PROJECT ENGINEER

Branch We are seeking a motivated and experienced Project Engineer to join our JOC (Job Order Contracting) team. This hybrid role will be responsible for overseeing on-site construction activities, ensuring project plans and specifications are followed, creating line-item estimates and assisting the Project Manager in various aspects of project management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction estimating, excellent problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to managing project timelines and resources.

Duties/Responsibilities

1. Oversee and manage on-site construction activities to ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, and safety standards.
2. Assist the Project Manager in planning, coordinating, and executing construction projects from inception to completion.
3. Conduct site inspections and assessments to monitor progress, quality, and adherence to project schedules.
4. Collaborate with subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of materials and completion of tasks.
5. Prepare and maintain detailed project documentation, including daily reports, progress updates, and change orders.
6. Identify and resolve any on-site issues or conflicts that may arise, escalating to the Project Manager as necessary.
7. Assist in preparing project budgets, schedules, and resource allocation plans.
8. Ensure all work is performed in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and building codes.
9. Participate in project meetings, providing updates and insights on field operations and progress.
10. Support the Project Manager in managing project risks, including identifying potential issues and implementing mitigation strategies.
11. Develop line item estimates to be used on JOC contracts.
12. Review and submit end of month billings.
13. Develop and communicate an effective plan in cooperation with the superintendent.
14. Monitor work to ensure means and methods are followed and effective.
15. Maintain and update project schedule for PM review.
16. Promote Branch Safety Culture.
17. Perform pre-punch list walk thru with PM and Superintendent.
18. Enforce contract close-out timeline and reconciles with Subcontractors.
19. Review cost data for accuracy and assists PM in generation of projection updates.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
2. Minimum of 1 years of experience in construction field engineering and/or project management.
3. Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and regulations.
4. Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
5. Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
6. Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
7. Proficient in project management software and tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Procore, or similar).
8. Willingness to travel to project sites as needed. PLEASE NOTE this role will require travel throughout the state of Virginia.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience with job order contracting.
2. Budgets/Cost Control.
3. Organizational Savvy.
4. Establishing Relationships.
5. Working with Financial Information.

Travel

Extensive travel within Virginia.

Supervisory Responsibility

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position which will typically involve 50+ hours a week. Due to the nature of the job, the employee must be available on-call early/late hours to deal with delays, bad weather and emergencies at the job site.

AAP/EEO Statement

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and condition of employment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.