Sr. Project Engineer

SUMMARY
 

 

Works closely with the Project Manager on costing, scheduling, and subcontract relations. 

WHY THIS JOB IS IMPORTANT 

Our country is experiencing an unprecedented demand for data centers to support the growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI). H.J. Russell has an opportunity for a Sr. Project Engineer who will support construction activities for these mission critical facilities. This person will play a vital role in the advancement of technology that powers businesses, communities, and global communications for generations to come.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.  

Writes scope for the Project Manager to review.  

Writes major Purchase Order and subcontract agreement for the Project Manager to review.  

Responsible for project schedule update.  

Establishes project budget for the Project Manager to review.  

Conducts scope review with subcontractors under the Project Manager supervision.  

Conducts meetings in the absence of the Project Manager and addresses issues on his behalf.  

Keeps the superintendent informed of issues which relate to and affect fieldwork.  

Communicates with architects via RFIs, telephone conversations, sketches and letters, and forwards information to superintendent.  

Reviews and becomes familiar with all drawings.  

Ensures that submittals from subcontractors are reviewed, reviews and forwards to architects, and that they are returned to the subcontractors in a timely manner.  

Compiles the submittal register. 

Tracks and costs all changes and extras to the original scope of work for the Project Manager's approval. 

Writes change orders to subcontractors and PCO's to owner for Project Manager's approval. 

Completes any other assignments as requested by the Project Manager. 

Prepares monthly report for review. 

Shall perform work in a safe manner and actively encourage others to comply with safety rules and regulations. 

WEEKLY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Attends and produces meeting minutes for O/A/C and subcontractor coordination meetings. 

Tracks material deliveries and production to ensure timely receipts. 

Updates sets of drawings, RFI log, submittal log and budget as required.  

Reviews construction progress and become familiar with ongoing work by walking the job. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or three to eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS 

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. 

REASONING ABILITY 

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job