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Mesa Associates, Inc. is seeking a motivated Project Engineer to join our team in delivering a wide range of projects. Experience with design, engineering, procurement, and construction processes in multi-discipline projects is required.

Qualifications:

• Experience with large complex projects that consist of a combination of internal/external and labor/non-labor cost components
• Experience building combined cycle or simple cycle power plants
• Experience building or managing heavy industrial work
• General Contracting experience preferred with previous role
• Experience with multiple disciplines and knowledge related to civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, etc.
• Ability to interpret, understand and execute assigned duties utilizing technical specifications and design drawings
• Communicates in clear and professional manner both verbally and in writing with job team and owners.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Demonstrated leadership, communication and strong interpersonal skills are requisite.
• Ability to work independently or as a member of a team.
• Solid attention to detail with the ability to be a problem solver.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities:

• Report to the designated base of operation including field assignment at a minimum 5 days per week to support the project (role may include additional support, based on project timeline)
• Support the project based on fluctuating working hours to support execution and project timelines
• Provide oversight and determine contract adherence for performance, cost, scope, schedule, and quality
• Routinely monitor contract performance to ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled and key contract milestones are met
• Analyze and understand plans, specifications, and quality requirements
• Support on-site construction management team for field execution
• Inspect construction site to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction/safety standards
• Supervise and coordinate submittal process and working drawings requirements.
• Prepare or directs preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, environmental impact studies, and designs for the project as necessary
• Provide contract interpretation and clarification
• Maintain and update project schedules by updating monthly schedules with the assistance of the construction manager or project scheduler
• Understand cost and productivity data
• Maintain, verify, and report cost and income quantities for work performed
• Review, approve, and submit progress billings
• Analyze, prepare, and maintain and monitor job costs
• Work with construction management team to control job costs and production budget
• Prepare and audit accurate and timely monthly cost, income, and cash flow projections
• Execute and approve invoices
• Coordinate, price, and assist Lead Project Manager in commercial tasks, such as change orders and claims
• Respond to issues quickly; proactive in problem solving; handles multiple tasks
• Manage time and organizes office and filing system efficiently; organizes and maintains accurate project correspondence files
• Prepare quality control procedures (work controlling documents) and review other department procedures for compliance and/or correctness.
• Prepare, issue, and implement quality control (assurance) in compliance with owner contract and company requirements.
• Perform activities such as audits, preparation of quality problems, etc.
• Act as liaison with suppliers and internal/external stakeholders on quality related matters as required
• Insure adequate corrective measures are implemented in case on noncompliance.
• Prepare and maintain agendas, meeting minutes, and action items logs for weekly project update meetings
• Assist in development and review of executive update presentations
• Assist in review of project schedule and forecast to support project controls
• Assist in drafting RFI and NCR responses
• Assist logistics specialist as needed to support the review and inventory of materials and equipment
• Assist with the Project Manager’s daily activities as needed (communications matrix, procurement activities, project management documents, lessons learned, etc.)

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