Project Engineer - Heavy Civil - Marine Construction

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Works with the Project Management Team to ensure the successful completion of on-going or new projects.

Monitors actual costs and complete current project(s), accounting for materials, services, labor, and other associated costs.

Develops bid packages for subcontractors.

Procures subcontractors, permanent materials and consumables, and services from suppliers for current projects as required by project needs.

Interprets project plans and specifications.

Schedules project work activities according to plan timelines to ensure timely project completion.

Provides interface with project team members, suppliers, customers, and others who are involved in project work.

Ensures that project team members are provided a safe work environment and are knowledgeable of safe work practices and policies.

Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.

May assist in the development of bid proposals for upcoming marine construction and services projects.

Must be qualified and physically able to drive regular passenger vehicles to visit work locations and job sites.

Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co-workers and any others incumbent comes in contact with.

Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed.

Performs other related administrative and technical duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision (such as certification training, safety training, procedure review, etc.).

Requirements

POSITION COMPENTENCIES

Business Acumen (Business Awareness, Knowledge): Showcases knowledgeable and understanding of business operations and functions, and the ability to align goals to support the business.

Change Management (Change Readiness, Conflict Management): Demonstrates support for innovation to improve effectiveness; Initiate, sponsor, and implement organizational change.

Collaboration (Relationships, Team Interface): Establishes constructive relationship with clients and other work units to meet mutual goals and objectives of the company.

Communication (Verbal, Written): Utilizes verbal and written communication skills to express oneself clearly in conversations and interactions with others.

Managing Work (Initiative, Productivity, Results Orientation): Shows ability to plan, schedule, direct work of self and others, and provide follow up to insure quality standards.

Problem Solving (Analytical, Creative): Makes sound, well-informed and objective decisions.

Safety Orientation (Safe Work Philosophy): Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for their own personal safety and the safety of co-workers and others; applies safe work practices in the performance of assigned tasks.

Trust and Integrity (Integrity, Credibility, Influence): Follows through on commitments; respects and maintains confidentiality.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPENTENCIES

Budget: Performance on projects and establish estimating standards for future estimates based on analysis, assist with oversight of the historical cost.

Work Standard: Sets high standards and well-defined goals; displays high level of effort and commitment towards completing assignments with minimal supervision.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

BS Degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management, and 3 years experience, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience, is required. For degree candidates, prior work experience in the marine construction industry as a Summer Intern or Co-op Engineer is preferred but not required. The incumbent must have working knowledge of Project Management & Administration, Marine Construction Materials, Procurement, Estimating, Scheduling, Project Tracking Software, Cost Control, Engineering & Project Standards, and Safety & Environmental Compliance.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.

The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. This includes hard hat, safety glasses, respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, personal flotation devices (PFD s) or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done.

In addition, the Project Engineer must also be capable of:

Walking, stepping, climbing or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another, and normally involves physically getting onto and off of work barges, boats, vessels, or dock facilities of varying heights and access parameters

Standing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, climbing or sitting for long periods of time

Lifting and carrying objects up to 20 lbs. as required

Adapting to extreme temperature changes

Adapting to outdoor conditions and prolonged exposure

POSITION COMPENTENCIES Business Acumen (Business Awareness, Knowledge): Showcases knowledgeable and understanding of business operations and functions, and the ability to align goals to support the business. Change Management (Change Readiness, Conflict Management): Demonstrates support for innovation to improve effectiveness; Initiate, sponsor, and implement organizational change. Collaboration (Relationships, Team Interface): Establishes constructive relationship with clients and other work units to meet mutual goals and objectives of the company. Communication (Verbal, Written): Utilizes verbal and written communication skills to express oneself clearly in conversations and interactions with others. Managing Work (Initiative, Productivity, Results Orientation): Shows ability to plan, schedule, direct work of self and others, and provide follow up to insure quality standards. Problem Solving (Analytical, Creative): Makes sound, well-informed and objective decisions. Safety Orientation (Safe Work Philosophy): Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for their own personal safety and the safety of co-workers and others; applies safe work practices in the performance of assigned tasks. Trust and Integrity (Integrity, Credibility, Influence): Follows through on commitments; respects and maintains confidentiality. JOB SPECIFIC COMPENTENCIES Budget: Performance on projects and establish estimating standards for future estimates based on analysis, assist with oversight of the historical cost. Work Standard: Sets high standards and well-defined goals; displays high level of effort and commitment towards completing assignments with minimal supervision. POSITION REQUIREMENTS BS Degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management, and 3 years experience, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience, is required. For degree candidates, prior work experience in the marine construction industry as a Summer Intern or Co-op Engineer is preferred but not required. The incumbent must have working knowledge of Project Management & Administration, Marine Construction Materials, Procurement, Estimating, Scheduling, Project Tracking Software, Cost Control, Engineering & Project Standards, and Safety & Environmental Compliance. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation. The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. This includes hard hat, safety glasses, respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, personal flotation devices (PFD s) or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done. In addition, the Project Engineer must also be capable of: Walking, stepping, climbing or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another, and normally involves physically getting onto and off of work barges, boats, vessels, or dock facilities of varying heights and access parameters Standing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, climbing or sitting for long periods of time Lifting and carrying objects up to 20 lbs. as required Adapting to extreme temperature changes Adapting to outdoor conditions and prolonged exposure