Utility Project Engineer at Dragados USA in Riverdale, Maryland

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides technical input for project work plan and scheduling. Identifying risk elements of production, materials, equipment, or process that could negatively impact the budget or schedule.


• Assists in the production and review of shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements and project data to ensure quality and contract specification compliance.


• Assists the development of design drawings and provides technical input, as needed.


• Meets with engineering team to review production schedule and confirm all materials, equipment and resources are readily available for production to continue on schedule and within budget.


• Evaluates weekly and monthly production, schedule and budget projections to accurately track project performance. Documents daily activities in project approved methods and technologies.


• Reviews project schedule updates weekly for owner and management reporting. Attends weekly regular meetings where required and presents on project production status as


• Prepares and manages a three-week work Notifies engineering and project management of any significant schedule changes and develops solutions to mitigate delays and cost.


• Initiates and manages Requests for Information (RFIs), as needed by


• Remits accurate project quantities using assigned project cost coding to ensure project financials are accurately reported. In collaboration with the project accounting team oversees invoices regarding materials, equipment and subcontractor


• Supports engineering team with quality assurance as needed. Reviews certificates and permits needed to perform work.


• Reviews required Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs) to ensure a safe and compliance work environment for all construction personnel. Participates in all weekly safety meetings with field team and project leadership; presents field analysis as needed.


• Assists the project team with project schedule, budget and cost parameters by providing technical input as needed.


• Coordinates subcontractor work methods, schedule and crews as needed.


• Perform additional assignments per management's direction.


• Coordinates planning, installation and inspection of public and privately owned utilities with the respective owners.


• Proven skill and ability in managing and providing technical input to engineering teams in a design build environment, setting clear expectations and delegating tasks to direct reports regarding role and responsibilities as required.


• Advanced planning and scheduling skills required.


• Able to manage multiple engineering tasks in a fast paced environment and progress them all towards a common goal.


• Advanced knowledge of contract specifications and quality assurance practices.


• Able to identify budget and project costs and recommend options to mitigate project delays.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction/Project Management.


• Minimum six years construction engineering experience

• Experience with the planning, installation and testing of water distribution systems highly preferred.


• Experience with the planning and installation of storm and sanitary sewer systems highly preferred.


• Experience with trenchless technology, utility relocation/offsets and working in urban right-of-way highly preferred.