Construction Project Engineer

Position- Project Engineer

KEAR Civil Corporation is seeking a project engineer to add to our industrial fueling facility construction team. The initial assignment will be providing on-site support at our project site in Topeka, KS with opportunities to travel and provide support at other project locations.

Job Description

The Construction Project Engineer is an individual who provides the knowledge and skill to support Project Management and/or Field Operations in performing the technical aspects of managing construction projects. The Construction Project Engineer supports the project management process by performing tasks such as processing shop drawings, handling the work flow of RFI’s, document control, change management, outsourcing, estimating, scheduling and other related activities.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Project Manager, Superintendent or other management roles in the construction process throughout all phases of the life-cycle of a project to include estimating, negotiation, contracting, buyout, construction administration and closeout of projects
• Create, update and maintain a variety of project controls that track the status of: individual projects, changes to projects, RFI, shop drawings and submittal, matters involving quality controls, safety, financial performance, close-out and other aspects of the project(s)
• Work with subject matter experts to create, review and process shop drawings and other submittals that are required to document the construction process
• Support the change management process, by updating logs, routing source documents to vendors, obtaining pricing, developing estimates and proposals, writing change orders and other related activities
• Support the estimating process by performing quantity surveys utilizing digitizers and paper based processes that obtain and summarize scope and quantities of work
• Establish, monitor, communicate and maintain project schedules utilizing P6
• Support the PM in negotiating contracts, subcontracts and purchase orders
• Maintain and regularly produce reports utilizing contractor and client specific workflow software
• Proactively identify issues that could lead to problems and facilitate solutions
• Develop an understanding of how to maintain and require compliant with all contract terms and legal requirements that govern the project to prevent rework and delays
• Participate in managing activities that are related to project closeout to ensure timely completion

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in engineering or construction management or five years of direct experience, or working towards a related degree
• The ability to effectively communicate in English in both written and spoken word
• Good understanding of construction means and methods
• High level of proficiency with spreadsheets, email and other software used in the construction industry
• Flexible, well organized, detail oriented and multi-tasking skills
• Exhibited team and leadership skills and abilities
• Mechanical experience a plus
• Willingness to travel

To learn about KEAR Civil Corporation, visit us on the web at www.kearcorp.com.

KEAR Civil Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected