Senior Project Engineer

As an industry leader, Balfour Beattyoffers employees a comprehensive benefits package with competitivesalaries and more. Thisincludes: Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Health Savings Account 401(k) with company match Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement) Vacation Time Sick Time Holidays Tuition Assistance Employee Referral Bonus Summary Balfour Beatty is looking to hire a Senior Project Engineer to join our Mid-Atlantic Division. If you have a passion for what you do, a strong drive to achieve results, the ability to solve problems creatively, and a dedication to client service and relationship management, come join us. This individual initially will be working on a large project in Washington, D.C. The SPE will assist the Project Manager with the planning and daily execution of construction projects. This individual is also responsible for maintaining certain aspects of the project schedule as assigned by the Project Manager by managing the process of submittal approvals, coordinating the timely delivery of materials, and maintaining schedules and budgets. The SPE also manages, directs, and coordinates trade partner compliance with the contract documents as delegated by the Project Manager. This position involves zero overnight travel, as all work is in the DMV market. Essential Functions • Assists project management by proactively managing the project budget by controlling expenses, administering owner and subcontractor billings, identifying work not covered by subcontractor’s scope of work/budget and ensuring the success of office support functions related to the overallcost and scheduled completion. Preconstruction Services • Establish procedures for controlling contract drawings. • Initiates set-up of the job management system. • Assists with the scopes of work, bid package development and help solicit subcontractors andsuppliers. • Participates in the constructability reviews. Project Start-up and Scheduling • Assists in the development of the site utilization plan. • Assists Project Manager / Superintendent in the review and coordination of the Loss Preventionand Quality Control Program. • Manages pre-work subcontractor orientation meetings, ensuring documentation is completed foreach subcontractor including material deliveries, site specific safety and quality control issues. • Manages submittal log and coordinates submittals and coordination drawings with subcontractorsand the Superintendent. Project Administration, Coordination and Close-out • Responsible for proactive administration of reviewing and processing all submittal data and shopdrawings to ensure project schedules are expedited and materials are delivered on time. • Conducts preconstruction meetings with trade partners, assisted by the Project Manager and/or Superintendent. • Serves as the onsite quality manager for assigned trades by verifying subcontractor deliveriesmeet approved submittal requirements. • Attends and participates in meetings with Architect/Engineer and owner representatives, providesinformation and assists the Project Manager in the preparation of progress reports/meeting minutes. • Distributes proposal change documents to subcontractors/suppliers and assists in collectingpricing and/or prepares change proposal requests for internal pricing review. • Ensures all clarifications, changes, directives, RFIs, etc., are updated on the “as-built” drawingsand are fully coordinated with company supervision and all subcontractor/suppliers. • Responsible for submitting owner required close-out documents and assisting subcontractors/suppliers in scheduling owner required training and documentation. • Perform other related duties as needed. Promote Customer Relations • Builds effective relationships with customers, design team, trade partners, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer’s expectations. • Actively participates in industry, client, and community relations to enhance company image. Culture, Leadership and Employee Development • Promotes our Values. Communicates our vision and purpose through Service, Talent, and Choices. • Serves as a role model and promotes professional behavior. • Participates in personal career development through on-the-job training, attends operationsclassroom training programs and assists in the development of the Project Engineer. Education, Experience and Knowledge • B.S. in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field position with 2 to 4 years ofexperience preferred, or 5 to 6 years of progressive construction related trade experience. • Demonstrates leadership skills with ability and willingness to face challenges, direct others, andeffectively address conflict. • Creates, manages, and/or revises schedules and related assignments based on key priorities ofassigned projects, considering the importance between work and life activities for self and others. • Organizes people, tools, and equipment and plan/manage multiple activities to accomplishdesired results. • Makes decisions under tight deadlines, sometimes with incomplete information. • Exhibits commitment to quality by evaluating project-related processes and make necessarychanges, using customer input to make improvements, and meeting/exceeding internal andexternal customer expectations. Acts in a manner of integrity that demonstrates support for the company values and theemployees, while maintaining constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements andexpectations. • Demonstrates proficiency using a personal computer and company communication tools, such as email, internet, and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook). Working knowledge of Procore is a plus. The range of base salary for this position is $80,000 - $105,000 Here's What Excites Us Balfour Beatty is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. That’s really exciting and easy to get passionate about! Our teammates have an instinctive passion to innovate that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ Lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors, by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc. More than ever, our clients and trade partners are looking to us to find new, improved ways of delivering projects without sacrificing commitment to safety, quality, time or impact to communities or the environment. We want our lasting impression, our legacy, to be one that improves, enhances and connects our communities. One that our employees and their families will point to with pride. Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr