Construction Project Engineer (Jr.)

Construction Project Engineer (Jr.)

ATI Inc. () is a full-service architectural engineering and facilities management firm with over 40 years of experience providing solutions to federal state local and private sector clients. ATIs goal is to become an industry leader in all our market sectors by providing sustainable and innovative solutions with an emphasis on client satisfaction. We are achieving this goal while maintaining a nurturing growth oriented and fun working environment for our employees.

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); 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 (USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual) are a plus.

Pay Range: $100000 - $120000 /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 $100000 - $120000 / 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 applicants and employees without regard to race color religion sex gender national origin age disability or status as a disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. 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.

Required Experience:

Manager