CM Construction Project Engineer 1

Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Austin, TX, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii. It's no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects. It's how we are built - with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with a heart-led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do. We're just built to be better. We are a great company.

Atlas is looking for a CM Construction Project Engineer 1 who is interested in working on remote transportation projects within U.S. National Parks and Forest areas. The Construction Project Engineer will be responsible for performing assigned duties on construction projects for bridges and other transportation structures. The position requires thorough knowledge of civil/structural design, construction, and material engineering techniques to plan and perform independent work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application and adaptation of these techniques, procedures and criteria.

The Construction Project Engineer is responsible for the delivery of day-to-day project engineering and project management services for an on-site roadway construction project, and will manage and administer the work through all phases of the project. The Construction Project Engineer will work closely with inspectors, contractors, subcontractors, cooperating agencies, and state DOT or FHWA staff.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Function as technical advisor for administering and enforcing compliance with the terms of the construction contract within delegated authorities

• Manages a construction team including the supervision of construction inspectors

• Monitor, document, and advise the government on contract actions

• Provide clarification to the Construction Contractor regarding contract questions

• Review Construction Contractor's work for compliance with the contract

• Respond to inquiries from the traveling public, landowners, and other interested parties after coordination with Construction Manager

• Supervise employees as assigned and delegate daily work assignments

• Review the construction schedule for compliance with the construction contract and for reasonableness

• Enforce safety regulations in coordination with the contract, and state and Federal regulations

• Facilitate and attend meetings with the Construction Contractor, client agencies, and the public (when requested)

• Maintain accurate construction contract records and follow established records maintenance processes

• Process submittals from receipt through approval and return to the construction contractor

• Process the construction contractor's invoice in accordance with established agency processes

• Provide assistance to the agency representative in preparation of construction contract modifications including an independent cost estimate

• Review construction payrolls and perform labor standard interviews