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Project Engineer II / III

Company: Ahtna
Location: Anchorage
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description

The Project Engineer will primarily support civil construction projects involving road/highway improvements and new construction that may include supporting proposals, preparing scopes of work for subcontractor pricing, preparing project schedules, quantity take offs, determining the definable features of work, coordinating subcontractors in the field, and supporting the proposal/project managers, as needed. Areas of specialization include civil engineering and construction. Personal initiative, organization, time management and critical thinking skills will be essential to complete job duties with minimal guidance. Assignments are deadline driven; the Project Engineer must be able to set priorities, take ownership of projects or tasks, work efficiently, and provide a consistent level of high-quality work in a high-pressure environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

--- Manage the completion of assigned tasks, including plan preparation, field staffing, development of scopes of work for subcontractor quotes and oversight of subcontractors in the field, handling logistics of pre-construction submittals, pre-construction client, meetings, budgeting, invoicing, reporting, and close-out
--- Interpret field geotechnical data, review statements of work included in client request for proposal documents, review and understand as-built drawings provided by client, and manage or prepare the project deliverables
--- Support multiple projects including pre-construction tasks and field support for the Site Superintendent and Quality Control Manager which may involve travel to project sites.
--- Prepare or assist with preparation of pre-construction submittals including work plans, health and safety plans, quality control plans
--- Review and document the processes necessary to obtain construction permits, licenses, and other requirements necessary to achieve project objectives
--- Review and provide documentation of construction technical standards, guidelines, policies, and formal regulations to ensure proposals and projects meet all appropriate requirements
--- Meet all safety responsibilities and goals
--- Implement process improvement, and tracking and reporting on changes to scope and schedule
--- Enhance company and organization reputation by accepting ownership for the team performance and adding value to assigned tasks
--- Perform other duties as assigned by management

Level Specific Responsibilities: (may include but is not limited to)
Level - II
--- Provide client assistance to program and project managers on scope, schedule, and budget for projects
--- Maintain 1-2 areas of technical expertise
--- Lead teams performing project tasks, both in the office and at field locations
--- Technical project execution and document preparation, peer review project documents
--- Assist with task order and project proposals
--- Technical mentoring
--- 50% - 60% of time may be spent conducting field work, potentially in remote locations

Level - III
--- Provide client assistance to program and project managers on scope, schedule, and budget on projects
--- Maintain 2 areas of technical expertise
--- Lead teams performing project tasks, both in the office and field locations
--- Lead technical project execution and document preparation, peer review project documents
--- Assist with task order and project proposals
--- Project staffing and technical mentoring
--- Manage smaller projects involving oversight and coordination of construction subcontractors and similar tasks
--- 50% - 60% of time may be spent conducting field work, potentially in remote locations

Preferred Qualifications

--- Proficiency in other software programs such as MS Project or Primavera 6 and MS Excel for estimating
--- OSHA 30-Hour Safety Training
--- Experience working on construction projects for the Alaska Department of Transportation, Municipality of Anchorage, Mat-Su Borough, etc.

Shareholder Preference:
Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given to qualified Ahtna Native Corporation Shareholders, Descendants, and Spouses in all phases of employment.

Qualification Requirements

All levels:
--- B.S in Civil Engineering or B.S. in Construction Management preferred.
--- Experience (amount based on position level, see below) working in the engineering construction industry, preferably on new construction and building improvements
--- Valid Driver's License with clean driving record, able to drive company vehicle
--- Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with project scheduling software like MS Project and estimating software like MS Excel
--- Adept at explaining technical aspects of field work to internal and external clients verbally and in writing

Level - II
--- Three (3) to Five (5) years of relevant working experience, specialized training and/or bachelor's degree may be substituted for work experience.

Level - III
--- Five (5) to Seven (7) years of relevant working experience, specialized training and/or bachelor's degree may be substituted for work experience

Supervision

None.

Physical Demands (Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.)

--- Frequent lifting, sitting, standing, stooping for prolonged periods of time, using hands/fingers requiring dexterity, should have good hand-eye coordination and motion control in coordination with handling tools, equipment, and other related components
--- Reaching with hands and arms for items above and below sight level, talking, hearing, and seeing (up close, at a distance, along the periphery, with depth, color perception, and the ability to adjust focus); walking from place to place within the project location with occasional use of stairs and no elevator available; bending, pushing, pulling, and standing for up to 12 hours.
--- Frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds such as small electrical components, equipment and other materials

[Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions].

Work Environment

May be indoors or outdoors, subject to confined spaces, changes in temperature, weather conditions, and noise levels.

Keywords: Ahtna, Anchorage , Project Engineer II / III, Engineering , Anchorage, Alaska

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