Underground Project Engineer

The Role

The Project Engineer provides administrative and technical services in the fields of scheduling, cost engineering, subcontract coordination, and general project administration, specifically in the area of Water/Wastewater. Along with job site project managers and superintendents, engineers have responsibilities in overall project oversight and may be assigned to a particular section, subcontractor, or other facet(s) of the project.

Responsibilities

• Work with Tunneling Group on high-profile projects, assisting in planning, organizing, and controlling various elements of the job.
• Collaborate with the Project Engineer(s) and Project Manager(s) in purchasing activities including scoping and take-offs.
• Actively pursue and engage in safety training to learn and embrace the Atkinson safety culture
• Participate in the TRACK process, attend daily / weekly meetings and field inspections to reinforce that all levels of the company engage with our safety culture
• Speak up and listen up ~ ask open ended questions and be willing to learn from others
• Initiate and maintain good, strong working relationships with Atkinson's craft personnel, field inspectors, subcontractor's representatives, vendors, home office support, the project management team, the community, etc.
• Stay ahead of the crew's needs and making sure they are efficient in their work
• Understand deadlines and material procurement lead times to be able to prioritize daily tasks
• Provide prompt, accurate information, notices and requests to agencies, subcontractors, vendors, etc.
• Communicate clearly and concisely in a grammatically correct and unbiased manner
• Investigate issues, ask thoughtful questions, gathering input and proposing solutions
• Pursue self-development outside of assigned responsibilities
• Track and update quantities timely to ensure accurate and current budgets, forecasts and     reporting
• Perform thorough invoice reviews and pay subcontractors and vendors timely
• Gather and prepare supporting documentation for change orders and requisitions

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline; or related experience
• Experience Wastewater/Water construction projects
• High degree of initiative, independence, personal responsibility and integrity
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Team player and reliable

Atkinson offers a total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefit package that includes health benefits (medical and dental plans), paid time off (vacation, sick and holiday), financial benefits (retirement plan with both match and annual company contribution, life insurance, short and long term disability, and commuter benefits). Additional benefits include fitness reimbursement, healthcare and dependent care pre-tax spending plans, tuition reimbursement, back-up daycare and family support benefits, EAP, work life assistance and a holiday contribution program. Base salaries will be determined by factors such as geographic location, education, skills, experience, and market considerations.  For this role the base salary range is $80,000 to $135,000.

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