Construction Project Engineer (Jr.)

Job Description

Job Description

Construction Project Engineer (Jr.)

ATI, Inc. ( is a full-service consulting firm with over 45 years of experience solving complex facility and program management, construction, and environmental challenges for government and private sector clients. Committed to industry leadership, we deliver sustainable, innovative, and cost-effective solutions that drive results and prioritize client satisfaction. At the same time, we foster a dynamic, growth-oriented workplace where employees thrive.

ATI has a current need for a full-time Construction Project Engineer (Jr.) in the Lexington, KY area. The
Construction Representative will be responsible for surveillance of construction projects and delivering findings to our Government client.

Duties and Responsibilities of a Construction Representative

Duties may include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Provide technical and administrative support for construction project execution and contract administration.
• Review contractor plans and documentation, including Quality Control, Safety, Environmental Protection, Asbestos, schedules, CPMs, schedules of values, and submittal registers; prepare written recommendations regarding compliance and acceptance.
• Attend and support preconstruction meetings, quality control meetings, progress reviews, and other project conferences; prepare agendas, maintain meeting records, and distribute meeting minutes.
• Perform daily quality assurance inspections and surveillance of contractor quality control and safety programs; review daily QC reports and prepare Quality Assurance Reports (QARs).
• Verify site conditions, layout, elevations, testing requirements, and compliance with contract specifications prior to and during construction activities.
• Coordinate and monitor quality assurance testing for soils, concrete, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and specialty systems; document and report test results.
• Maintain systems for tracking deficiencies, corrective actions, field issues, RFIs, and contractor performance.
• Monitor compliance with USACE safety requirements (EM 385-1-1); participate in hazard analyses, review safety documentation, and report serious safety violations and accidents.
• Review contractor progress payment requests, evaluate earned progress, identify schedule impacts, and provide recommendations to the COR.
• Support labor compliance activities, including payroll reviews, labor standards interviews, wage-rate verification, apprentice compliance, restitution calculations, and corrective contractor actions.
• Coordinate project permits, passes, outages, excavation permits, hot work permits, hauling routes, and delivery logistics.
• Develop Requests for Change Proposals, Performance Work Statements, sketches, and supporting documentation for contract modifications.
• Prepare Government cost estimates and schedule analyses for proposed changes and modifications.
• Conduct technical, cost, and schedule evaluations of contractor proposals; develop negotiation support documentation and objective cost analyses.
• Prepare change order packages, price negotiation memoranda, and maintain modification tracking records.
• Identify, document, and evaluate potential claims, disputes, contract interpretation issues, and requests for equitable adjustment.
• Maintain comprehensive project records, including correspondence, meeting minutes, submittals, inspection reports, punch lists, and contract documents.
• Maintain current project drawings and specifications, review as-built documentation, and monitor contractor record drawing updates.
• Participate in pre-final and final inspections; develop, track, and verify completion of punch list items prior to project closeout.
• Review operation and maintenance manuals; coordinate and witness system start-ups, testing, demonstrations, and training activities.
• Draft project correspondence, responses to RFIs, and contract administration documentation for COR signature.
• Perform Biddability, Constructability, Operability, Environmental, and Sustainability (BCOES) reviews of plans and specifications and provide recommendations.
• Provide engineering and construction management guidance to support project execution and resolution of technical issues.
• Review and process shop drawings, contractor submittals, and material substitutions; maintain submittal tracking and approval records.
• Monitor timeliness of contractor, designer, and stakeholder responses and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
• Research and interpret contract requirements, codes, specifications, and design documents to support issue resolution and contract compliance.

Required Qualifications for a Construction Representative

• The Construction Representative shall demonstrate a minimum of 2 years of experience in construction contract administration performing responsibilities as noted above.
• The following is a list of specialized skills or codes which may be required:
  • Life Safety Code (NFPA 101)
  • National Electric Code (NFPA 70)
  • Plumbing (IPC)
  • Fire Protection Systems (NFPA 13 & 72)
  • HVAC/TAB (ASHRAE/AABC/NEBB)
  • Building Commissioning
  • Communications & Security
  • Transport/Equipment (Lifts, Elevators, Transport Systems, Pneumatic Tube, Food Service)
  • Welding Inspection
  • Painting and Metalizing Inspection
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a high level of professionalism.
• US citizenship and the ability to pass a background check in a timely manner.
• Current OSHA 30 and experience with EM 385-1-1 (USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual) are a plus.

Pay Range: $100,000 - $120,000 /year depending on experience

Location : Lexington, KY

Working Hours: Normal Work Hours – Monday – Friday (anticipate 40 per week).

Benefits: ATI offers a generous benefits package including:

• Competitive salary of $100,000 - $120,000 / year depending on experience.
• 11 annual paid holidays and minimum 13 days of paid leave.
• Employee and family medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance with 75% of the premiums paid by the company.
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance;
• 401(k) plan immediately vesting with 4% employer match; and
• Professional development assistance including memberships, professional licenses, and tuition reimbursements.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Selected candidate may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

ATI, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, including protected groups, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. ATI complies with applicable local, state and federal laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at each location the Company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. ATI is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. ATI will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please let your recruiter know.