Project Engineer 1

Project Engineer 1

Company : QAP

Location : Anchorage

Country : USA

Type of Contract : Regular / Permanent

Publication Date : Oct 21, 2025

QAP is one of the companies within Colaska Inc., the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout the state of Alaska. Headquartered in Anchorage, QAP constructs roads, airports, and major infrastructure projects. QAP also has a team that specializes in logistics and self-sufficiency that is designed to complete projects in remote areas of Alaska. To learn more about the Colaska Family of Companies, visitwww.colaska.com.

The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com.

Job Summary

QAP is seeking a Project Engineer 1 who will assist in the management of project(s) by means of cost management and analysis, scheduling, billings and project support. This individual should have the following characteristics : strong analytical skills, social skills, and interpersonal skills with a dedication to safety, integrity, and ethics. The role is likely to work in remote areas of Alaska during the busy season (April to October).

Main Responsibilities (but not limited to)

Ensure a safe project site and work environment in accordance with Colaska policy, participate with Goal Zero principles.

Assist Site Superintendent(s) and Project Manager(s) with project operations, schedules, and cost management.

Be knowledgeable and experienced regarding the requirements of the MUTCD, Alaska Traffic Manuel, Alaska DOT Standards and Specification Section 643 and the implementation of those requirements.

Assist Project Manager with daily project duties such as material billing preparations, expedite material procurement, approval, and facilitate product transportation.

Assist with the development of project(s) long-term and short-term schedule.

Attend pre-job and weekly meetings with agencies / owners.

Establish and maintain both cost report and billing quantities.

Connect with Project Manager(s) and Site Superintendent(s) on a regular basis to ensure project issues and concerns are addressed.

Handle positions that may report to the Project Engineer (Project Clerk, Project Engineer Intern)

Willingness to work nights and weekends if required.

Other duties as the need arises for the project.

Requirements

Must be safety oriented.

Requires a bachelor’s degree and 3-6 years of engineering experience

Valid Driver's License

Good communication skills and ability to work well with others in a team environment

Should have a spirit of adventure and have a positive demeanor

Must have supervisory skills, management experience, and good public relations conduct

Skills

Self-Starter and has outstanding multi-tasking skills

Computer software knowledge of : Primavera P6, MS Office, JDE, HCSS

Preferred abilities in Trimble Business Center, and Road Design

Ability to build daily job-cost reporting and handle subcontractor scope of work

Be Certified as a Traffic Control Supervisor by either :

a. American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA)

b. Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Technician, or Work Zone Safety Specialist International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA)

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document () . If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to :

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Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com .

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