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Project Engineer - Water/ Wastewater Plant Construction

Kokosing

Kokosing ( is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 75 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.

Job Description:

Summary:

Working onsite with the Project Team to plan, develop, coordinate, and manage onsite construction engineering activities for Industrial projects - primarily Water/Wastewater Treatment plant construction but also factories/production facilities, data centers, focused mostly in Northen Virginia, District of Columbia (DC) and Baltimore area.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Manage project engineering and related personnel functions and activities, including personnel planning and administration, work assignments, disciplinary actions, etc.
  • Ensure project engineering activities comply with company and contract requirements and support overall construction schedule (Primavera P6).
  • Provide technical support for construction effort including participation in construction planning and design; interpretation of design; application of construction methods; resolution and documentation of deign conflicts; contractibility reviews, etc.
  • Develop, implement and administer project engineering procedures and other work controlling documents (submittals, RFI's, expediting material deliveries, payment of Subcontractors/Vendors and Owner pay requests).
  • Represent company, project and/or department during A/E, client and project management meetings.
  • Interface all on-site departments as required to resolve problems, ensure quality of construction, etc. in support of overall project schedule.
  • Oversee all pre-construction services, design-build services, and business development for the project.
  • Work withSuperintendent tocontroljobcostsand productionbudgets.
  • Prepare andsubmit accurateandtimelymonthlycost,income, andcashflow projections.
  • Execute and approvesubcontractorrequisitions and vendorinvoices.
  • Coordinate,priceand assistProjectManagerin settlementofchangeordersandclaims.
  • Respond to issues quickly;proactivein problemsolving;handlesmultiple tasks.
  • Manage time andorganizes officeandfilingsystem efficiently; organizes andmaintains accurate projectcorrespondencefiles.
  • Maintainsubcontractorinsurance certificatecompliance.
  • Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent technical training and related experience.
  • (5)+ years of similar construction engineering experience in Heavy Industrial projects.
    • Title, duties, and responsibilities will be refined to reflect your current, and future, career trajectory.

Skills and Abilities:

  • Advanced knowledge of construction engineering technology, codes, standards, etc., plus an in-depth understanding of the interdependence and relationship between other functional units required.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, plus demonstrated ability to manage a team of varied disciplines.
  • Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred but not required.

BENEFITS:

Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and a 401K plan.

Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

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