Strategic Management Solutions, LLC Hiring for Project Engineer at Blackfoot, ID Full Time

Duties & Responsibilities:

As a Project Engineer, you will act as the lead technical representative for engineering activities related to the planning, design, execution, and closeout of projects. You will be expected to lead and manage development of projects with an integrated project team (IPT) that includes both customers, stakeholders, subject matter experts and others. You will manage engineering design efforts for both internal and external engineering design teams; manage design reviews, and assure comments are implemented by facilitating the resolution of comments and ensure delivery of the design product. For all design efforts this includes verification of complaint design delivery at each stage (i.e. 30/60/90/100 %).

• For external design execution this may require management of the contract; coordination of design deliverables; supporting design progress through team meetings; obtaining and aiding in resolving LANL subject matter expert comments.
• For internally produced design this may include management of design schedule, determining design team staffing needs, managing costs, quality checks, and overall delivery.
• In addition, you will:
  • Develop cost estimates with the Engineering Services technical team for project support.
  • Manage technical requirements for construction, including coordinating designer-constructor interface, design changes, submittal reviews, inspection documentation, request for information (RFI), commissioning, and certificate of occupancy process.
  • Work with the integrated project team to assure substantial completion, punch-list, as-built, and turnover process is correctly implemented for project closeout; and work with document management representatives to ensure all project documentation is complete and stored in the appropriate repositories.
• Accordingly, the successful candidate will be expected to:
  • Adhere to and enforce the policies, programs, procedures, and practices with the requirements of the LANL Conduct of Engineering program.
  • Plan, forecast, and identify necessary engineering resources to support project workload requirements; reviewing project engineering progress against approved schedules and budgets; evaluating changes; and taking corrective action when required.
  • Work with the LANL Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) representatives such as building official, fire marshal, electrical safety officer, etc. for identification of requirements, permitting, and issues resolution.
  • Resolve field-initiated questions on engineering, visits jobsite, aide in the resolution of construction related technical issue; resolve a wide range of design and constructability issues in creative ways that adhere to codes and standards; and provide resolutions to a diverse range of complex problems.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor s Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 8 years of experience as an engineer, with at least 6 years of experience as a Project Engineer, Technical Project Manager, or other job title with the same functions
• Advanced experience working with design and construction contracts.
• Advanced experience in cost engineering functions, including cost estimating, cost control, financial ing systems, and cost and variance analysis.
• Proven experience of project execution and project management processes/procedures, detailed engineering, and construction work processes.
• Proven/Demonstrated experience: leading design teams and resolving technical issues; working with EVMS compliant schedule and cost control systems (i.e. training as Control Accounts Manager); working as a cost account manager (CAM);
• Advance knowledge of new methods of design and construction, related construction practices and the economics involved and application of industry codes and standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

This description is not intended to be a complete statement of every aspect of the position, but rather to act as a guide to the essential functions to be performed. Assigned functions of this job may vary, and other duties and responsibilities may be assigned or changed at the discretion of management.

All candidates must possess:
US Citizenship

Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening test
Ability to obtain a clearance if needed
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Capability with MS Office Suite
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with clients, contractors, and consultants on a day-to-day basis.

Benefits:
Excellent Salary
401(k)
Generous Paid Time Off
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Other Benefits