Project Engineer l/ll

Job Description

The Project Engineer will assist the Project Manager, Site Superintendent, and other Field Representatives in managing the construction of the project, working in conjunction with other Staff to ensure the quality and timeliness of project construction and completion. This position may be performed from a site office location. This position requires up to 75% travel; hours worked while in travel status could be up to 12 hours per day. Food, lodging, and transportation are provided while in travel status.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

•General Contract and Subcontract administration
•Construction Scheduling
•Material & Equipment - procurement and expediting
•Utility coordination
•Shop drawing and submittal review and coordination
•Project cost review, reporting, updating, and accounting
•Review and processing of subcontractor invoices and payments
•Participation in and documentation of project coordination meetings
•Supervision and coordination of subcontractors' field installations
•Review and negotiate change proposal pricing from subcontractors
•Prepare change proposal pricing for self-performed work
•Change order documentation and associated cost reporting and maintenance
•Research and suggest options on construction means, methods, and equipment
•Maintenance of As-Built plans
•Quality control - field and shop
•Monitor and document job site safety and accident prevention
•Project Closeout
•Develops and administers project budgets and fiscal controls, contracts, and quality control provisions
•Performs project cost estimating and value engineering as appropriate
•Some travel will be required in support of other projects
•May supervise, or escort other workers or subcontractors and ensure that safe work practices are always employed
•Security tracking of files and project documents
•Perform any other duties as assigned by management

Preferred Qualifications

•Experience in Federal Government projects
•USACE Quality Control experience
•Knowledge and experience with Alaska Native Cultures

Shareholder Preference:
Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given to qualified Ahtna Native Corporation Shareholders, Descendants, and Spouses in all phases of employment.

Qualification Requirements

All levels:
•Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction, or other relevant fields
o Experience may be substituted for education on a 1:1 basis
•Must be able to interpret construction drawings and communicate construction requirements to the site construction superintendent and crew
•Ability to pass a background check and/or obtain and maintain government security clearance
•Some positions may require U.S. Citizenship
•Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record, able to drive a company vehicle
•Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite and databases such as Access and PowerPoint
•Adept at explaining technical aspects of fieldwork to internal and external clients verbally and in writing

Level - I
•Zero (0) to Three (3) years of working experience in construction, environmental, or engineering design, specialized training, and/or an advanced degree such as MS may be substituted for work experience

Level - II
•Three (3) to Five (5) years of working experience in construction, environmental, or engineering design, specialized training, and/or an advanced degree such as MS may be substituted for work experience

Supervision

None.

Physical Demands (Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.)

•Frequent lifting, sitting, standing, stooping for prolonged periods of time, using hands/fingers requiring dexterity, should have good hand-eye coordination and motion control in coordination.
•Reaching with hands and arms for items above and below sight level, talking, hearing, and seeing (up close, at a distance, along the periphery, with depth, color perception, and the ability to adjust focus); walking from place to place within the project location with occasional use of stairs and no elevator available; bending, pushing, pulling, and standing for up to 12 hours.
•Frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds such as small electrical components, equipment, and other materials.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment

May be indoors or outdoors, subject to confined spaces, changes in temperature, weather conditions, and noise levels.