Civil Project Engineer II - El Paso, United States - Odin

Description

Are you ready to join Team Odin and find the career you have always wanted?

Odin is an award-winning contractor delivering turnkey environmental, geotechnical, and civil construction projects nationwide. We've become our clients' trusted collaborators through our commitment to safety, quality, partnering, and community. Through project development, design, construction, and operation, we ensure that the impacts of each step support our client's requirements and protect and preserve the surrounding communities.

Headquartered in California's Sacramento Valley, the heart of one of the most extensive levee systems in the U.S., with multiple regional operations offices nationwide, our team understands firsthand the significance of the large infrastructure projects that we undertake. We specialize in working alongside public and private sector clients on diverse and complex Environmental Remediation; Geotechnical, Heavy Civil, and Habitat & Wetland Construction; and Emergency & Disaster Services projects. We work with our clients to achieve their business and regulatory goals, while maintaining a focus on benefits to surrounding communities and their environments. As members of these communities, we know it is those who call these towns and cities "home" who will ultimately benefit from our work, be it flood protection, environmental cleanup, habitat restoration, reliable infrastructure, or disaster response.

With growth comes hiring and we are looking to hire a top Project Engineer II to the team

Project Engineer II

MAJOR FUNCTION

The Project Engineer II's overall function is to provide field engineering/QC to the project. His/ her main responsibility will be to assist the Project Manager and the Superintendent with the technical aspects of the project. The Project Engineer II establishes project practices and procedures including ones related to safety, quality, cost, and schedule. This includes, but is not limited to field engineering, QC, submittals, bidding, estimating, costing, purchasing materials and invoicing. The Project Engineer will also consult/coordinate QC procedures and staffing of QC Specialists with the Project manager. The Project Engineer reports to Project Management.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Embrace Odin's Core Values in all aspects of the job
• Implementing a site Quality Control program that adheres to Odin's SOP's, project specifications, and approved work plans.
• Developing/implementing training for QC personnel onsite.
• Manage, interpret, and perform site surveying.
• Leads projects of diverse scope, while working independently with limited supervision.
• Manage project changes and the decision-making process.
• Perform QC testing on projects.
• Trains and mentors employees while delegating work appropriately.
• Monitors schedules, budgets and estimates through completion to ensure the project finishes on time and within budget.
• Perform field engineering which may include surveying, as-builts, reading blueprints, and manage REIs
• Project Engineer should have functional computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word; digitizer; AutoCAD, other programs), for scheduling, quantities, take off and calculations.
• Assisting Project Manager with estimating and bidding projects.
• Assist with the management of subcontractors.
• Assisting Project Manager with submittals, purchasing of materials, costing, production tracking and invoicing on projects.
• Collaborates with project staff to create a strategic action plan and cost estimates of materials, time, labor, and other resources required to complete the project.
• Recommends and/or analyzes materials, equipment, and practices used in the project.
• Assesses the competence, capabilities, resources, and financial status of vendors.
• Supervises progress of development project.
• Compares the actual cost of development project to estimates.
• Collaborates with design group to change plans if problems arise.
• Analyzes equipment, systems, processes, and systems to identify modifications to improve efficiency, increase quality, and reduce costs.
• Prepares periodic progress and cost reports for leadership.
• Ensures compliance with codes, guidelines, best practices, and policies.
• Collaborates with the operations department to identify and troubleshoot problems.
• Collaborates with project engineers from other plans to share problems and solutions.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS, & EXPERIENCE:

• Candidates must possess a relevant four-year degree from an accredited university.

Fields include but are not limited to: Earth and Mineral Sciences, Geology, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Civil Engineering, Technology, Construction Management, Environmental Resources Management, Environmental Engineering, or any other environmentally related or construction-related field.

Also, several years' experience performing QC/engineering functions accompanied by a four-year (non-industry related) degree will also be considered by Odin Management.

• The Project Engineer is responsible for following/implementing designated QA/QC's SOPs and project requirements in the field and reporting problems related to quality to management.

The Project Engineer has the authority to "stop work" in the event safety and/or QC conflicts ensue. Additional authority, with respect to submittals, costing, etc., will vary according to project difficulty, size, and complexity.

• Must be highly detail-oriented with solid analytical and problem-solving skills and desire to be a team player.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with vendors, management, and other coworkers, both individually and in front of a group
• Regular use of the telephone and email for communication is essential
• Sitting for extended periods of time is common
• Hearing, vision, and speaking within normal ranges is essential for normal conversations, to receive ordinary information, and to prepare or inspect documents
• No heavy lifting is expected, though exertion of up to 25 pounds of force may occasionally be required
• Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computers, calculator, copiers, and fax machines
• Good reasoning ability is important, must be able to understand and utilize management reports, memos, and other documents to conduct business
• Primarily a site position. Site visits and field project visits are required. Travel to offices and projects in various locations around the country as needed. The following physical activities are often, but not always, associated with site visits:

Must be able to stand or walk on a project site for extended durations

When on project sites or if performing some types of work or activities, must wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including, but not limited to earplugs, protective eyewear, gloves, hard hat, steel-toed work boots, and high visibility safety apparel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This job is primarily performed in the field on a construction site. Occasionally, an in-office setting will be required.

The following environmental/atmospheric working conditions are commonly, but not always, associate with the performance of this position. The actual working conditions will vary.

· Job site environment, including, but not limited to, machines, tools, heavy equipment, chemicals, solvents, dust, and fumes

· Occasional exposure to extreme weather conditions

· Uneven ground

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, citizenship, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.

Odin Environmental ("Odin") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Odin, including unsolicited resumes sent to an Odin mailing address, fax machine, or email address, directly to Odin employees or to Odin's resume database will be considered Odin property. Odin will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Odin will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Odin's Human Resources Manager to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Odin will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such an agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Odin's Vice President of Contracts or his/ her designee. No other Odin employee is authorized to bind Odin to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.