Project Engineer - Construction jobs in Alaska

Job Description

The Engineer assists Project Manager and Craft Superintendents in planning and execution of project plans at site.  Engineer is responsible for coordination of all technical activities on assigned project.  Plans, schedules, conducts and coordinates assigned engineering work; monitors work for compliance to applicable codes, accepted engineering practices, and company standards; ensures effective communication and coordination on assigned project between all disciplines and all other project participants.

Not responsible to ensure the technical accuracy of specific design details in areas where not qualified.  Expected however to have sufficient technical knowledge, and awareness of details, to be able to recognize when technical problems are developing in the various disciplines, and to initiate appropriate corrective action.

While on a project, the Engineer reports to the Project Manager, who has ultimate responsibility for both; the quality of company’s deliverable and effective execution of project assignments.  On projects where no Engineer is assigned, Project Manager is responsible for these duties.

The Project Manager may delegate certain project management responsibilities to the Engineer, including day-to-day interaction with the client’s designated representative as well as coordination of all internal activities performed by company’s staff.  However, the designated Project Manager retains overall accountability for relationship management and client satisfaction on the project.

Responsibilities

• Project engineering schedules and forecasts.
• Coordination and checking of engineering deliverables.
• Monthly project status reports and change orders.
• Responsible for planning, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating the technical and management aspects of projects.
• Accountable for the successful completion of engineering projects.
• Requires extensive regular contact with assigned project clients.
• Assist in the preparation of engineering project proposals.
• Budget monitoring and trend tracking.
• Participating in client/contractor meetings and resolving client/engineering and management project issues.
• Review and approve project client invoices.
• Ensure effective engineering and client communications.
• Development and monitor of all Project RFI’s and related documents.
• Assist with the daily and weekly project reporting.
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering required.
• Minimum five (5) years of related industry experience.
• Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under company vehicle insurance policy.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions; work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. Steel toed boots required on the job.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Project Management - Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.

Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.

Design - Generates creative solutions; translates concepts and information into images; uses feedback to modify designs; applies design principles; demonstrates attention to detail.

Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.