Project Engineer - South Central Region

Job Title: Project Engineer - South Central Region

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7-4

Company: Potawatomi Defense Operations, LLC             

Location/Site: San Antonio, Texas

Salary Range: $85,000 - $100,000

 Summary

The Project Engineer will support the project management team in the planning, coordination, and execution of a small commercial and/or institutional design/build project or to support the project management process for larger projects. The role involves assisting in project scheduling, cost control, quality assurance, documentation, and communication among project stakeholders to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required standards. The Project Engineer position will be expected to gain an understanding of process management and the ability and agility to perform work that is contracted through a variety of delivery methods that include: indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ), Lump-Sum Contracting, Design/Build and Fast Track contracts. The Project Engineer accomplishes work primarily by means of subcontractors; however the Project Engineer has the capability of managing self-performed construction activities that benefit the project.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Include, but are not limited to:

Project Support:

• Assist the Project Manager in the coordination of construction activities.

• Help track project progress, update schedules, and ensure adherence to timelines.

• Experience in the preparation and maintenance of project documentation, including reports, submittals, change orders, and daily logs.

 Design and Technical Assistance:

• Review and interpret project plans, specifications, and contract documents.

• Assist in the preparation and submission of RFIs (Requests for Information) and ensure timely responses from relevant stakeholders.

• Support the development of engineering solutions and resolve technical issues on-site.

 Quality Control:

• Assist in monitoring construction quality and compliance with industry standards, codes, and safety regulations.

• Conduct site inspections and ensure adherence to project specifications and quality control procedures.

 Communication and Collaboration:

• Act as a liaison between the engineering team, contractors, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.

• Help facilitate communication on project updates, timelines, and changes.

 Cost Management:

• Assist in tracking project costs and identifying any variances.

• Aid in the preparation of cost estimates, budget tracking, and procurement of materials.

 Safety and Compliance:

• Ensure that all activities are performed in compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

• Participate in safety meetings and support the implementation of safety procedures on the job site.

 Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field with 2-3 years of experience and/or industrial or general contractor with 5( ) years of directly related experience with no degree.

• A basic to good understanding of construction means and methods associated with the renovation of commercial and institutional buildings and site work related thereto;

• Knowledge of construction processes, project management tools, and software (e.g., MS Project, Procore).

• Solid understanding/proficiency with spreadsheets, email, and other software used in the construction industry.

• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks.

• Willingness to travel and visit job sites as required.

• Demonstrated experience estimating and managing self-performed work activities and subcontracted work;

• Current safety credentials to include OSHA 30 1, First Aid and CPR;

• Current CQC certification issued by USACE / NAVFAC 1;

• US Citizenship required for most positions.

 Physical Demands

• Frequent sitting for prolonged periods of time, using hands/fingers requiring dexterity and coordination to handle files and single pieces of paper, reaching with hands and arms for items above and below desk level, talking, hearing, and seeing (up close, at a distance, along the periphery, with depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus); walking from place to place within the office with occasional use of stairs and no elevator available; bending, pushing, pulling, and standing for up to 2 hours; occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds such as small office equipment, files, stacks of paper, reference and other materials. 

• Work is performed in an office setting with ability to speak and receive phone communications often.  Work requires computer usage with strength, dexterity, coordination and visual acuity to use keyboard and video display terminal and other office equipment. Travel required.

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described in this job description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. 

• This position is located on the jobsite in an office workspace/office trailer.

• This position requires travel.

• Generally, indoors.  While outdoors may be subject to construction site conditions, confined spaces, changes in temperature, weather conditions and noise levels.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.  The employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this job has excluded marginal functions of the job that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.  All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.  The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities required to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Potawatomi Defense Operations, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and advancement opportunities to all employees, employment decisions at Potawatomi Federal Solutions will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Potawatomi Federal Solutions does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary : $85,000 - $100,000