Project Engineer

Hill International is seeking a Project Engineer in Ashburn, VA. This is a full-time onsite position.

Qualifications

• 4-10 year experience in field on construction projects, $40-90M range
• 4-year Degree preferred
• Vertical Construction experience
• Knowledge of general building construction and basic knowledge of MEP systems
• Experience with project close-out and MEP commissioning
• Organized, ability to communicate status reports and follow up action plans
• Project location DC, MD or VA
• USACE CQM certification a plus
• Must be willing to work full time onsite in Ashburn, VA

Responsibilities

• Inspect quality of new construction on a daily basis to verify compliance with construction documents.
• Manage outstanding QA observations and deficiencies. Create and review QA reports.
• Conduct weekly QA meetings with Contractor; Transfer AE and 3rd party inspection and commissioning field report items to online CQM tracking system; Summarize progress and closure of QC deficiencies.
• Attend and coordinate with GC to schedule pre-construction and pre-installation meetings.
• Inspect and sign off on completed items/checklists, close-in inspections, reconcile disputed items.
• Oversee the building systems commissioning, coordinate between Contractor, A/E and Commissioning agents. Ensure commissioning issue logs are being maintained and updated frequently. Attend weekly and monthly TAB/Cx meetings.
• Prepare progress meeting minutes – track action items required by AE and GC.
• Be responsible for Project Close-out Requirements, including defining, tracking, receiving and approving required deliverables.
• Review and track status of permits, maintain permit matrix, liaise with building code authorities, inspectors, and utility companies to facilitate timely permit approvals and certificate of occupancy.
• Provide real-time feedback on construction progress vs projected schedules.
• Actively participate in site walks with the General Contractor (GC), Architect/Engineer (A/E), and 3rd party commissioning/TAB and inspection consultants to conduct ongoing reviews of construction progress and adherence to construction drawings and specifications.