Sr. Project Engineer - Construction
$130,000–$160,000 year
On-siteNorth Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Oversee project controls and management for a multi-discipline EPC project, including contract administration, procurement, and scheduling. Direct field engineers to perform material takeoffs, manage subcontractor operations, and lead site safety reviews and toolbox meetings. Create quantity calculation formulas, master project schedules, and cost forecasts while generating change orders and as-built data. Represent the company in client interactions and manage daily labor timesheets, RFIs, and correspondence. Monitor productivity trends and suggest corrective actions to ensure positive cashflow and project delivery.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related
- 7 plus years' experience as a Field Engineer or similar role
- Be knowledgeable of MIC Health and Safety programs and project specific regulations
- Ability to read, analyze and identify discrepancies on engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents
- Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment
- Willing to travel extensively and relocate to the next project location for an extended period (typically 6-12 months.)
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to- safety toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.)
- See well (either naturally or with correction)
- Hear well (either naturally or with correction.)
- Must be able to abide by all safety and fall-protection requirements; must be able to wear and utilize all safety equipment required for work at heights
- May need to maintain physical strength and stamina; Use arms, hands, and legs fully; Push, pull, and frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and stoop, kneel, balance, crouch, crawl, and climb to perform job tasks
- Stamina to perform this task repetitively and continuously for several hour intervals
- Uncontrolled environmental conditions: Constant change in weather and site conditions
- This work environment may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises
- Move in and around confined, cluttered, and uneven areas
- Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outside conditions
- Ability to effectively lead and coach others
- Manage, lead direct reports, and mentor
- Support a crew of 100 people for short periods if needed
- Lead/Direct a team of 1 or more Field Engineers
- Oversee and manage all the field office staff, which could include engineers, office manager, document control, schedulers, procurement, warehouse, and other support personnel on the project
- Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing
Desired Qualifications
- Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
- Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
- Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
- Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
- Leader with the ability to delegate work and provide support as needed to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives
- Maintain in-depth relations with all members of their team and your supervisor
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