Construction Project Engineer Professional Intermediate

• Engineering degree in any discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of construction engineering experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience performing the duties outlined in the position description.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Engineer on assigned construction contracts administered by the Resident Office.
• Perform routine project engineering tasks independently and escalate complex issues to the appropriate supervisor.
• Participate in all phases of the contract modification process, including:
  • Preparing scopes of work for Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
  • Assisting with preparation of government cost estimates.
  • Reviewing contractor proposals.
• Consult with customer representatives, cost-sharing partners, and project managers regarding project progress, outstanding issues, and potential delays.
• Arrange and conduct pre-work meetings and participate in coordination, preparatory phase, and safety meetings.
• Review plans and specifications to understand construction requirements and design criteria.
• Identify deficiencies, differing site conditions, and user-requested changes; recommend modifications to plans and specifications as needed.
• Provide lessons-learned feedback to design teams.
• Develop Quality Assurance (QA) Plans and ensure implementation in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Support the onsite Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) with construction activities related to quality, safety, and coordination.
• Conduct periodic inspections of contractor work to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Monitor construction schedules and project milestones; identify potential delays or schedule slippage and advise the Resident Engineer accordingly.
• Maintain and update project status in the RMS system, including potential issues and milestone events.
• Review contractor plans and technical submittals, including:
  • Progress schedules
  • Environmental programs
  • Safety and quality control programs
  • Certifications
  • Shop drawings
• Prepare correspondence related to contractor performance, Requests for Information (RFIs), and other technical matters.
• Assist with reviewing contractor disputes and claims and provide recommendations for resolution.
• Prepare partial and final payment estimates, including:
  • Measurement and computation of pay-item quantities.
  • Verification of materials on hand.
  • Determination of percentage completion for lump-sum items.
• Continuously monitor construction progress and communicate potential schedule impacts to the Resident Engineer.

Worksite Requirement

• 100% on-site at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota.
• Remote work is not available.