Project Engineer/ Construction Engineer

Brown and Caldwell currently has an opening for a Construction Project Engineer who will act as an essential member of the overall project delivery team. This role will focus on field assignments with office temporary office assignments and will maintain a high visibility within all phases of the project life cycle. This role will support many aspects of project delivery while developing additional management skills required to engage in greater project leadership within the IPD (Integrated Project Delivery) organization.

The candidate will require excellent communication skills and knowledge of the engineering, preconstruction, construction and commissioning phases of projects, with a background in both design build and traditional project delivery platforms. The effective execution of this role will include support of both senior project management as well as field construction delivery forces to support and expedite the field installation operations. Efforts during the pre-construction phase will include engineering document and submittal review, estimating, value engineering, procurement and schedule development. During the field delivery phase, support will include schedule development/maintenance, progress tracking, document control, RFI tracking/resolution, change management support, cost control, subcontractor coordination and engineering conflict resolution. Aspects of the role during the commission and start-up phase of the project will require equipment supplier interface and coordination, start-up plan development and final turnover documentation.

This role will support a wide range of tasks during the overall life cycle of a project; Primary focus will be on delivering industrial water/wastewater and remediation design-build project solutions to both existing and new clients.  The successful candidate will work closely with the IPD operations delivery lead, and associated project management, design and technical staffs.

Flexibility in geography as related to office and/or project site location, with ability to relocate as needed.

Primary responsibilities to include:

• Develop and maintain project schedules associated with preliminary planning and fully developed construction schedules utilized during the delivery phase of the project.
• Establish and maintain document control processes to manage project correspondence during all phases of the project.
• Support procurement activities associated with both materials of construction and labor subcontracts required during the pre-construction planning phase of the project.
• Engineering support including technical document interpretation, conflict resolution and value engineering support.
• Provide project controls support in maintaining work progress trending, cost control and change management.
• Establish and maintain RFI, as-built documents and submittal tracking logs.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Minimum five years of experience in a combination of traditional and design build project delivery environments preferred. Proven field experience in coordination of the primary responsibilities essential to the position.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management related discipline required.
• Planning to pursue PE registration is beneficial.
• Proven track record of successfully supporting water/wastewater traditional and design build projects.
• Excellent computer skills and the use of software including but not limited to Primavera P6, Excel, Word, , AutoCAD and database management tools.
• Background in project management software similar to Procore or equivalent preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in the implementation of the daily execution of key functions while coordinating with engineering, field management and building trade staff.

Salary Range: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education.  These ranges may be modified in the future. 

Location A: $70,000 - $94,000
Location B: $77,000 - $105,000
Location C: $84,000 - $114,000

You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.