A Project Engineer provides the administrative and technical services that relate to many of the items that ensure the successful completion of a project. These include scheduling, cost accounting, financial reporting, material procurement, subcontract coordination, and general project administration. The Project Engineer may have responsibility for a particular section, temporary design, construction engineering, subcontractors, or other facets of a project.
Responsibilities
Work on high-profile projects with our Tunneling/Mining group, assisting in planning, organizing, and controlling various elements of the job
Actively pursue and engage in safety training to learn and embrace the Atkinson safety culture
Participate in the TRACK process; attend daily / weekly meetings and field inspections
Initiate and maintain good, strong working relationships with Atkinson's craft personnel, field inspectors, subcontractor's representatives, vendors, home office support, the project management team, the community, etc
Stay ahead of the crew's needs, making sure they are efficient in their work
Prioritize daily tasks by understanding deadlines and material procurement lead times
Provide prompt, accurate information, notices, and requests to agencies, subcontractors, vendors, etc
Communicate clearly and concisely in a grammatically correct and unbiased manner
Investigate issues, ask thoughtful questions, gather input, and propose solutions
Beat the estimated budget
Pursue self-development outside of assigned responsibilities
Produce safe, efficient construction engineering products
Track and update quantities timely to ensure accurate budgets, forecasts, and reporting
Perform thorough invoice reviews and pay subcontractors and vendors timely
Gather and prepare supporting documentation for change orders and requisitions
Requirements
Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management, or related discipline; or similar field or equivalent work experience
3-5 years of relevant experience working on commercial or heavy civil construction projects from start to finish
High degree of initiative, independence, personal responsibility, and integrity
Willingness to speak up, listen up, ask open-ended questions, and learn from others
Strong interpersonal skills
Effective oral and written communication skills
Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
Alignment to our Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results-oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, builds relationships, builds people/teams and followership, sets direction and executes
The work environment and requirements described below are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.
Additional Information
Atkinson Underground/Civil About Atkinson
Building our nation's infrastructure since 1926, Atkinson provides innovative design and construction solutions for heavy civil projects. We are committed to safely delivering complex, quality projects while building long-lasting, collaborative relationships with our client.
Clark · Baltimore, MD