Project Engineer

@ Valdes Architecture & Engineering
Valdes Architecture & Engineeringvaldesarchitecture&engineering.com

Project Engineer

Wheatfield, IN
Posted 1 day ago

About the job

The company specializes in industrial construction for power plants, offering project management, construction, and site inspection services for complex energy projects.

Requirements

  • 3-5+ years of experience
  • Construction project management
  • Knowledge of power plants
  • MS Office proficiency

Qualifications

  • Construction Management or Engineering degree
  • Experience in large complex projects
  • Leadership and interpersonal skills
  • US work authorization

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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 monitoring contract performance to ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled and key contract milestones are met
  • Support on-site construction management team for field execution
  • Inspects construction site to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction/safety standards
  • Prepare or directs preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, environmental impact studies, and designs for the project as necessary
  • Maintain and update project schedules by updating monthly schedules with the assistance of the construction manager or project scheduler
  • 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.
  • Act as liaison with suppliers and internal/external stakeholders on quality related matters as required
  • 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.)

Qualifications

  • Construction Management Degree (B.S) or similar (Engineering degree) preferred
  • 3-5+ years of experience in related field
    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
  • 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 solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
  • Demonstrated leadership, communication and strong interpersonal skills are requisite
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future
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