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Job Title: Project Engineer

SOC code: 11-9021

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Department/Location: Palmer Office / Remote Projects

Reports To: VP of Operations

Status:Temporary to Regular, Full-Time

EEO-1: Technicians

Schedule:

Regular office hours are 7:00AM - 5:30PM Monday through Saturday. Often required to work long days/hours based on high seasonal workload and remote projects. Due to seasonal work patterns, any schedule may be adjusted to accommodate workload.

Benefits:Once eligible, Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision) 401k, life insurance, long-term disability & Holiday Pay.

Summary:

Responsible to plan, direct and coordinate designated project(s) and oversee the organization, scheduling and implementation in accordance with industry standards, regulatory agencies and company philosophy.

Essential Functions:

• Organize and schedule contracted project(s).
• Monitor and manage cost control on current project(s).
• Monitor and ensure safety standards on current project(s).
• Determine employee/labor requirements and interview, hire and train new employees, working in conjunction with executive management and HR as needed.
• Provide supervision, discipline and support to subordinate employees.
• Dispatch and manage activities of field personnel.
• Communicate with subcontractors, designers and engineers to coordinate functions and manage project activities across project sites.
• Assure adherence to contract standards and requirements.
• Maintain and ensure timely and accurate status reports on current contract(s)/project(s).
• Establish and update field policies, working through the General Manager, as needed or required.
• Assign or delegate responsibilities to subordinate employees.
• Provide technical assistance and mentoring to others within assigned project(s).
• Serve as a company representative and work to maintain ongoing positive relationships with project related agencies, officials and organizations.
• Provide leadership and oversight through on-location monitoring, which may include serving as backup for project employees and transporting necessary supplies, materials or equipment when coming in and out of project sites.
• Provide project document, setup and control.
• Purchase approved project materials.
• Review project operations and adjust when necessary.
• Bidding/estimating.
  

Other Tasks:

• Serve as backup in the case of operational/project/labor/engineer/superintendent employee absence.
• Accomplish all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested by the Senior Projects Manager.
  

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Responsible to manage project employees. Directly supervise Project Superintendent and/or General Foreman, and Expediter and Engineer or Engineer Tech if assigned by the Senior Project Manager. Indirectly supervise the Operators, Drivers, and Cooks and may directly supervise them when on project site or in absence of the General Foreman and/or Superintendent.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and preferably can also perform other tasks satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Education and/or Experience:
Minimum:

• Bachelor degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field, or four years related experience; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience with supervisory experience in construction field.
• Must possess a valid state driver license.
  

Preferred:

• Civil or construction management degree or related engineering degree or equivalent combination of education experience with one to two year's construction management experience.
• OSHA 10hr Training

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of engineering and technology principles and the ability apply techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of goods and services in heavy civil construction and remote field work.
• Knowledge of and the ability to use a computer and software to record, track and design and analyze data.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved the heavy remote construction projects, such as structures and ice roads.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Ability to professionally represent the company to suppliers, venders, customers, regulatory agencies and the public.
• Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas in writing.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and prioritize workload based on safety, cost, and execution.
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate verbally with others.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.
• Ability to meet design schedules with dependability and consistency.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and exercise good judgment in prioritizing and carrying out duties.
• Ability to wear protective clothing, as needed on project sites.
• Enthusiasm towards learning and developing within a team.
• Knowledge of and the ability to apply basic first aid in emergency situations.
• Ability to operate a vehicle to transport work related equipment, supplies and materials

Physical Demands

The physical demands listed below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Frequency is defined as follows:

• NP = Not Present
• Rare = 1-10% of the workday
• Occasional = 11-33% of the workday
• Frequent = 34-66% of the workday
• Constant = 67-100% of the workday

Activity Requirements

• Sitting - Frequent
• Standing - Frequent
• Walking - Frequent
• Reaching (Overhead, Straight Ahead, Downward) - Frequent
• Bending/Stooping - Frequent
• Crouching - Frequent
• Kneeling - Frequent
• Crawling - Frequent
• Climbing (onto equipment) - Frequent
• Twisting (including wrist) - Frequent
• Handling - Frequent
• Fingering - Occasional
• Feeling - Occasional
• Talking - Occasional
• Hearing - Occasional
• Balancing - Occasional
• Operating Foot Controls - Occasional

Lifting/Carrying/Pushing/Pulling Requirements

• Frequent: Up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional: Up to 100 lbs.

Working Conditions:

Environmental Conditions & Inherent Hazards:

• Weather Exposure: Work may involve exposure to inclement weather, including rain, snow, ice, and arctic temperatures ranging from 0F to -50F.
• Heat: Extreme heat is not typically present.
• Noise: Frequent exposure to noise from equipment.
• Vibration: Occasional exposure to normal equipment vibration.
• Atmospheric Conditions: Possible exposure to diesel fumes, dust, and other airborne particles.

Hazards:

• Moving Mechanical Parts: Exposure to engine components, drive trains/tracks, and other mechanical parts.
• Electrical: Potential exposure to electric shock from generator sets and other site equipment.
• Work at Heights: May require climbing onto equipment for servicing.
• Fuel & Chemicals: Exposure to diesel fuel, petroleum distillates, and related hazards.
• General Construction Hazards: Must remain aware of potential risks associated with heavy equipment and construction environments.

EEO Statement:

Cruz Construction, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, other protected activities, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. **This employer participates in E-Verify. Este Empleador Participa en E-Verify.**

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.