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Mass. Electric Construction Co. · 1 week ago

Lead Project Engineer - Electrical Construction

Mass. Electric Construction Company, a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, is one of North America's premier electrical contractors specializing in electrical construction and maintenance services. The Project Engineer will support construction activities by managing project KPIs, providing technical support, and overseeing project engineering activities to ensure compliance with company and contract requirements.

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Responsibilities

Develop complete understanding of contract plans and specifications
Review, analyze and resolve design/construction problems, discrepancies and interferences with the design team, project leadership, Client, and contractors as required
Ensure that all project engineering activities comply with company and contract requirements and support the development and maintenance of the overall construction schedule
Create and manage a contract execution plan
Provide technical support for construction effort including participation in design interpretation, application of construction methods, identification, resolution and documentation of design conflicts, constructability reviews, etc.; all to help determine the most cost effective and schedule efficient method of construction
Develop, implement, and administer document control program. Overall responsibility for maintaining all design documents to be current with onsite construction operations, perform periodic reviews to ensure the program is robust and effective
Responsible for submittal tracking, project logs; all processing, coordination, and documentation as required to facilitate project. Maintain official project log and documentation
Represent company as required during design review meeting with the design team, project coordination meetings with contractors, etc. Assist in preparing special reports, studies and etc. as requested by client or in support of project management
Assist project leadership with development of scopes of work to create and confirm subcontracts and vendor purchase orders
Oversee the development and periodic updates to the project master schedule using appropriate techniques and scheduling software with input from other project management personnel
Oversee Contract Administration team, review revisions to drawings and contract documents for change of conditions; quantify the impact of changes and review with supervisor; distribute new issues to field
Prepare monthly cost projections using information generated from project management systems and prepare quarterly cash flow projections
Help drive the company's environmental health and safety programs at the project level, driving a safety-oriented approach to work
Manage and support the project team including direct reports and others as needed
Develop and manage the contract closeout plan and deliverables. Manage packaging and submission for successful and on time completion of contracts
Successfully perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Project EngineeringConstruction ManagementLeadershipPlanningOrganizationDocument ControlCommunication SkillsSafety ManagementMentoringTeam LeadershipTime Management

Required

Bachelor's degree in a construction-related field or equivalent experience and education in project or field engineering
5+ years' experience in the construction or engineering field
Proven abilities and skills in the following: leadership and management of people, communication (verbal and written), planning, organization, delegation as well as teaching and mentoring
Ability to set standards of excellence in leadership, safety, quality, and productivity for his/her subordinates
Must demonstrate excellent team leadership and management skills
Proficiency in managing project engineering and related functions and activities
Working knowledge and ability to direct the operation of at least the following management systems: accounts payable/accounts receivable, materials control, estimating, job cost updates and subcontracts
Regular, reliable attendance
Work productively and meet deadlines timely
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required
May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

Benefits

Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
Life insurance
Disability
Retirement plans with matching
Generous paid time off

Company

Mass. Electric Construction Co.

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Mass. Electric Construction Co. (MEC) is one of North America’s premier electrical and rail systems contractors.

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