Civil Project Engineer

Role: Civil Project Engineer

Location: Austin, TX

Duration: Contract

Responsibilities:

• Interface with Engineering, Construction Management, Quality, Commissioning, and other supporting functions in order to verify infrastructure designs and construction scopes of work are consistent with internal company specifications & standards and code / country requirements.
• Plan / coordinate system commissioning activities with Construction Managers and Quality / Commissioning team.
• Liaison between Engineering Program Managers, Engineers, Construction Managers, and Superintendents.
• Owns team communications & reporting.
• Determine project specifications and acquire the necessary materials for completion including drawing take-offs, ROM estimates, & initiate material procurement with Client Procurement team.
• Develop scope and define parameters for project execution in conjunction with Construction Managers.
• Owns RFI/Submittal Logs & establishes priorities.
• Initiates & tracks workflows (submittal approvals).
• Identify field installation discrepancies / issues and escalate to Construction Management team / Engineers.
• Reviews Schedules for accuracy & verifies field team updates & look aheads.
• Coordinate internal and external engineering findings to de-risk plant design and optimize plant operations and availability.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 5-7+ years in construction environment, in a mix of engineering and project roles, primarily focused on Site Development and Civil Infrastructure, Underground Utilities.
• Evidence of exceptional ability, including a strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and demonstrated ability to leverage this understanding to solve challenging technical problems.
• Ability to work and communicate cross-functionally, including interfacing with suppliers and third-party firms.
• Proven ability to operate under pressure while managing multiple priorities simultaneously. Must be able to work in a fast paced environment, occasionally requiring extended hours.
• Excellent computer skills & comprehension of MS Office, Primavera, and/or Autodesk products.
• Strong written & verbal communication skills - Will be tasked with highly confidential and sensitive information
• Ability to identify issues and develop corrective measures to resolve.
• Detail oriented with strong record-keeping and organizational skills