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0-5 years of experience
Successfully led and executed an $8.5M capital construction remediation project within tight deadline and under budget to keep the plant open and operational. Project encompassed installation of one mile of piping, five 120 foot silos, 2 equipment rooms, one remote unloading facility, and all Trona injection equipment.
- Achieved project deadline by managing/scheduling/leading contractors with a flexible staff of 25 construction and plant personnel, working extended hours for months, fast-tracking project.
- Led RFQ’s and Construction Contractor selection and management including routine site supervision ensuring quality of work and specifications compliance as well as OSHA safety guidelines.
- Improved process by 50% with new bypass design and incorporated automatic system controllers and implemented equipment changes.
- Wrote operational procedures for new system to incorporate in daily plant operations and improve efficiency.
- Prepared commissioning and start-up, including training, and maintenance
- Influenced equipment vendor to subcontract 40% of manufacturing work (due to drastic delays) to achieve deadline, after analysis.
- Skilled negotiator saving 10% on construction bid contract, a $15K savings.
- Initiated change order process, an established but unused process with detailed documentation resulting in a $600K recovery from engineering company for system change design.
0-5 years of experience
Recruited to oversee Job Superintendents and Foremen for Walgreen’s Construction Projects in the western, southern and southeastern states of U.S. Project types included new stores, remodels, rehabs and Walgreen’s Health Service facilities. Drafted all contracts, prepared estimates, budgets, requisitions and schedules. Negotiated change orders, controlled costs and ensured quality control.
- Administered contract provisions and maintained compliance with Walgreen’s Safety Program.
- Monitored developer’s schedule adherence; resolved trade union issues.
- Liaised with developers, contractors and architects; interfaced with Walgreen’s real estate managers and designers. Prepared project status reports for Walgreen’s project manager and executives.
- Member of Diversity Program, representing the construction department. Responsibilities include: review and approve candidates’ applications, communicate the status of the applications to the regional managers, supplier diversity department and to the candidates. Administer the lease and contract language to reflect the Walgreens mission for diversity.
- Overseen cooler door retrofit rollout program on 186 stores that resulted in 7% energy savings and 2% sales increase per store.
0-5 years of experience
Managed projects totaling more than $80 million during this time frame. Projects included: Interchange reconstruction, bridge replacements and widening of I-20 @ Lithonia Industrial Blvd ($56 million), Interchange construction of I-285 @ Lawrenceville Hwy ($23 million), Bridge rehab and Expansion joint replacement for various bridges throughout Metro Atlanta ($1 million).
- Scheduled meetings with local, county, state and federal officials and the general public to address any concerns about on-going or future projects.
- Issued project related correspondence to internal and external clients.
- Attended and facilitated Preconstruction Conferences, Utility Coordination Meetings, and weekly meetings to discuss progress or concerns on projects.
- Made decisions on and processed change orders for alterations or for additional work on projects.
0-5 years of experience
Supervised subcontractor agreements and managed a total of $400,000 in purchasing
obligations with suppliers
- Planned logistical movement of equipment and materials for 3 projects simultaneously with a sum total
- Awarded Tapani’s Project of the Month for outstanding work done in October 2011 with Portland Water Bureau
- Correspondence with the project owner and engineer through Change Orders, RFIs, and Submittals
0-5 years of experience
Inspected and verified blueprints for the 2 high-profile projects and addressed corrections as needed
- Facilitated subcontracts for multiple company projects and completed submittal forms to address product needs
- Assisted site managers with on-site visits and meetings with sub-contractors
- Completed and disbursed RFIs to subcontractors and addressed any questions or concerns
- Strengthened skills in contract negotiation and gained a competent understanding of project oversight
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for rebuilding the Kuwaiti Communications tower.
- Laid the framing and foundation of the tower infrastructure.
- Installed the fiber optic cabling from Persian Gulf to tower.
- Reconstructed fire improvement of the Gathering Center.
- Provided weekly reports to the Kuwaiti government officials and American core of engineers.
- Supervised 55 men construction staff.
- Completed six on-time projects in 5 years and within budget for estimated revenue of over $15 million American dollars.
0-5 years of experience
- Planned details for work strategies of an $120 million, twelve story, five-star hotel, containing 320 rooms and 130,000 ft2.
- Created a schedule for the construction levels of manpower, materials, and equipment, including work with suppliers, subcontractors, while also conducting and supervising work inspections.
- Attended technical and progress meetings with architects and consultants; managed submittal, RFIs, VOs, VCIs and NCRs.
0-5 years of experience
- Successfully led and executed an $8.5 million Trona Injection System Project – a capital construction and environmental project to meet 2009 – 2012 DNREC SO2 power plant emissions specifications within tight deadline and under budget. Played important role in contract bid and selection process. Project encompassed installation of one mile of piping, five 120 foot silos, 2 equipment rooms, one remote unloading facility, and all Trona injection equipment. Wrote operational procedures for new system to incorporate in daily plant operations to reduce plant emissions.
- Achieved project deadline by managing/scheduling/leading contracted construction crew with a flexible staff of 25 personnel, working extended hours for months, and influencing equipment vendor to subcontract 40% of work (because of drastic delivery delays).
- Responsible for key decision-making in large essential remediation project.
- Improved success rate to meet guidelines by creating bypass design for prominent Trona project offering 50% more flexibility.
- Performed key role in critical system redesign initiative incorporating automatic system controllers and implemented equipment changes maintaining a primary focus on operational feasibility.
- Achieved a 10% contract savings by negotiating with contractor and captured $45K savings utilizing on-site resources.
- Recovered over $600K in back charges and liquidated damages with detailed documentation and negotiations with Engineering Company.
0-5 years of experience
- Independently managed progress and completion of existing store & office space remodels, temporary, satellite, and specialty infusion Pharmacies, multi-store rollouts, and acquisitions, as well as assisted in the project management of new store construction and fixture installation.
- Prepared and monitored cost estimates and capital budgets for prospective projects and acquisitions, remodels, new and non-store locations.
- Developed project schedules, request for proposals, and scope of work documents.
- Solicited and clarified competitive bids prior to creating, awarding, and issuing contracts.
- Researched and ensured code compliance to local/municipal, county, state, and federal governing regulations, such as OSHA, EPA, and ADA.
- Reviewed construction documents and negotiated credits and change orders with architects, developers, and general contractors.
0-5 years of experience
- Lead a team as an Engineer Responsible for project planning, estimation, contract management and material procurement
- Evaluated field problems, arranged project meetings and coordinated timely review and resolution of on-site issues
- Proposed cost-efficient methods, balanced schedules and improved performance through strategic workforce management
- Designed a unique spreadsheet based issue reporting system and generated a weekly construction activity summary
- Ensured that the project was built to specifications by implementing detailed drawing revisions and design changes
0-5 years of experience
- Project Management – Facilitated communication between the owner and contractor to ensure construction projects were on-time and on-budget.
- Technical Document Review – Managed and reviewed submittals for conformance with District Standards and Specifications
- Auditor of Construction Progress – Compared Schedule of Values against actual work performed to determine payments to contractor.
10+ years of experience
Develop scopes, estimates and manage annual budgets over $28M for retail store & corporate office renovation projects.
- Manage the bidding and contract negotiation process for within the wall remodels, expansions & new store construction.
- Manage work performance and schedules of General Contractors for timely completion of jobs
- Manage the ordering and tracking of materials for timely deliveries and installation
- Manage local requirements and relationships with A&E firms, vendors and local planning commissions for multiple jurisdictions
- Coordination of remodel projects with multiple internal departments: real estate; logistics; maintenance and merchandising
0-5 years of experience
- Contract and financial management for high profile multi-million dollar construction projects
- Assisted chief estimating staff in take-off calculations and bid preparation
- Created contract unit prices for post bid items
- Thoroughly communicated with owners, sub-contractors, suppliers, and internal management
- Oversaw projects with workforces ranging from 5 to 30 workers + sub-contractor workforces
- Solved day to day problems during the course of concurrently running >$1million projects
- Generated/tracked RFIs and change orders for plan deficiencies and project inquiries
0-5 years of experience
- Inspected project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards
- Coordinated contractors, utility companies, and testing of soils and materials to determine the adequacy and strength of foundations, concrete, and asphalt
- Provided technical advice regarding design, construction, and repairs to site personnel
- Chaired and maintained meeting minutes for weekly site meetings with owners, contractors, and local authorities
- Conducted overall site inspections with local authorities subsequent to the completion of construction
- Developed spreadsheets for water and drainage networks testing procedures
- Estimated quantities and cost breakdowns for infrastructure appraisal and feasibility
- Coordinated and submitted proper documentation preparation for approval
0-5 years of experience
Support the Project Manager in the first phase of a 3 year rooftop PV grid tied portfolio for a national retailer with the initial 4
sites that were 500kWpDC in Modesto, CA and Oahu, HI
- Assist Senior Project Manager in pre-construction filing and tracking of array lines and layouts for 18 sites
- Assisted in developing and managing an RFI and Submittal accountability tracking system that greatly reduced the response
- File, track, and verify completion of all project documents into the E-Builder database for a national retailer
- Review and process vendor contract documentation
- Verify and upload PVSims and Record Drawings into SimEng system on behalf of the Commissioning Team
0-5 years of experience
Provide Project Engineering duties within the Construction Management Team working directly for the Project Manager.
- Maintain all Subcontractors information, Change Orders, product substitutions and all drawing approvals using the Primavera Contract Manager program for entire project.
- Attend and Lead all weekly Owners Contractual Meetings and take meeting minutes as per AIA Construction Contract. Provide completed meeting minutes with 3 days and distribute to all attendees and PNG Management staff at home office.
- Change Orders. Time and material Tickets, Maintain and manage recycling program for LEED requirements. Obtained material samples from suppliers.
0-5 years of experience
Monitor progress of mechanical systems, including HVAC, Plumbing, and Hydronic systems.
- Work with other trades to coordinate and troubleshoot problems.
- Work with project managers to keep them updated on progress and issues that arise during the construction process.
- Monitor and Organize data that is required for the equipment commissioning process.
0-5 years of experience
Independently manage construction activities on large complex projects and on several major projects with bridge/urban/interstate reconstruction projects, involving complex staging and traffic control.
- I have to critique and negotiate prices for contract modifications with contractors and obtain and independent estimate to compare quotes.
- Manage subordinates with preparing pay reports with supporting calculations and notes for monthly audits.
- I have to read and comprehend project blueprints and other documents associated with roadway and bridge projects.
- Ensure acceptable construction practices and to thoroughly understand the interrelationship of the English and Metric Systems projects.
0-5 years of experience
Responsibilities: supported the project manager, ensured contract drawings and specifications were followed, informed clients with progress updates, and resolved field issues and design errors with the designers and contractors.
- On-site Project Engineer for the $220M construction of the East Side Access, Long Island City, NY, including a plaza substation and additional structures.
- On-site Project Engineer for the $35M mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP) rehabilitation of multiple park buildings and landscapes at the Ellis Island National Monument, NY/NJ due to Hurricane Sandy.
- On-site Project Engineer handling the construction support of 80+ change orders for the $174M reconstruction and restoration of 22 NYC-owned beachfront locations in Queens, Brooklyn and Staten Island, NY due to Hurricane Sandy.
- Drafted request for proposals for contractor work, reviewed and justified the contractor’s claims for additional cost and/or time, prepared independent government estimates, and negotiated the scope and cost of change orders with the contractor and client.
- Monitored and tracked submittals and RFIs, reviewed quality control daily reports, validated payrolls, ran meetings, supervised office staff, prepared meeting minutes, ensured field inspectors had latest project documents, inspected the quality of workmanship and the installation of architectural, structural, and MEP items, and verified project as-builts.
0-5 years of experience
Plan, budget, and supervise construction projects from early development to completion while providing full-time onsite representation.
- Coordinated crucial project information between Owners, Design Professionals, General Contractor, and Multiple Subcontractors in order to deliver the highest quality projects of building renovations and new construction on schedule and within budget.
- Utilized technical knowledge and awareness of details to recognize developing problems and employ appropriate corrective actions while continually improving the project management process to ensure the project’s success.
- Provided preconstruction cost estimates for all scopes of work for both small and large scale projects.
0-5 years of experience
Managing invoices, submittals, transmittals, and change orders in the construction software for the OAR (Owner Authorized Representative for LAUSD)
- Updating the As-Built plans for recording and store the new recording plans
- Providing documents and drawings from the owner’s database upon the request of the Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, and Civil Engineers on the construction site
- Assisting the project engineer to create project progressive report on the job site
- Offering construction directives and information from the owner to the contractors
0-5 years of experience
Developed project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans
- Attended Pre-Bid Meetings and carried out site visits.
- Assisted Estimators in carrying out material quantity take-off during various project phases
- Determined project schedule by studying project plan and specifications
- Maintained project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities and resolving problems.
- Controlled project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and schedule changes
- Controlled project costs by approving expenditures and administering contracts.
- Prepared project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
- Prepared, reviewed and distributed submittals, shop drawings, RFI’s and other project related documents
- Coordinated and completed the Punch list as required by the client
- Assisted in submitting the As-built drawings and the change order requests to the owner
0-5 years of experience
- Perform a wide variety of engineering and administrative activities relative to project planning, estimating, scheduling, project buy-out, budget administration, and contract administration, procurement, coordination and cost control.
- Maintain contract documents and logs for the following: current drawings, historical drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, permits, clarifications and field sketches.
- Procure and review shop drawings, samples and other submittals to ensure compliance with contract.
- Examine all construction drawings and specifications for suspected constructability issues, potential code violations, errors or inconsistencies.
- Perform other duties as required to close out and/or occupy the project including participating in the final inspections and approvals by governmental authorities.
- Solve problems in a creative manner and makes recommendations for improvement in systems, procedures and policies.
Civil Project Engineer Duties and Responsibilities
The role of civil project engineer is a technical position that involves many different duties and responsibilities. We searched civil project engineer job descriptions to craft the following list of civil project engineer duties and responsibilities:
Analyze Data to Plan and Design Projects Civil project engineers spend a fair amount of time analyzing data during the planning stage. They look at land survey reports, demographic information, local zoning laws, etc.
Conduct Risk-Analysis for Each Project The risk-analysis stage involves testing the real-world application of a theoretical design. It requires someone who is inquisitive, yet pragmatic, to consider such things as construction costs and environmental impact.
Prepare and Submit Permits to Comply with Federal, State, and Local Regulations Every town and every state has its own regulations when it comes to permits for public properties. It is up to the civil project engineer to proactively prepare and submit these documents to the proper departments.
Analyze Test Results of Construction Materials Civil project engineers make sure all of their construction materials pass inspection and meet government regulations. This involves conducting tests on materials such as wood, steel, and asphalt for quality assurance.
Manage the Repair and Maintenance of Completed Projects Sometimes civil project engineers are called upon to repair a public structure rather than design and build a new one. This requires one to first diagnose the areas for repair and then outline the project components necessary to get the repairs done. Project management skills are necessary to perform this duty.
Civil Project Engineer Skills
As the role of civil project engineer is a technical position, most of the skills required are hard skills, but there is a management aspect to this role that requires some soft skills. Civil project engineers have to be experts in their area of specialization, which can be construction, transportation, geotechnical, or structural. Problem-solvers who take pride in their attention to detail do well in this position. This position also requires project management skills to bring designs to life. Other skills civil project engineers need to get hired include:
- Designing public structures and project blueprints using CAD and CAE software
- Creating repair and maintenance project outlines using project management software
- Managing civil engineer technicians and lower-level workers to complete projects on time and on budget
- Analyzing relevant data to create project plans
- Conducting risk-analysis to set each project up for success
Civil Project Engineer Education and Training
Civil project engineers need a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an institution accredited by the ABET, which is the issuing organization for the professional engineering license. Academic coursework covers mathematics, fluid dynamics, statistics, civil engineering technology, and engineering principles and mechanics.
Civil Project Engineer Salary
According to the National Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national median salary for civil engineers, which includes civil project engineers, is $83,540. Those in the bottom 10 percent make under $53,470 and those in the top 10 percent make $132,880.
Civil Project Engineer Resources
We compiled the following list of resources for those interested in learning more about the career path of civil project engineer:
American Society of Civil Engineers – Founded in 1852, the American Society of Civil Engineers now has more than 150,000 members in 177 countries, including many civil project engineers. There are several different groups within the organization, such as one for students and one for professionals under 35. The website contains a career development section and professional education resources.
National Association of Professional Engineers – The National Association of Professional Engineers is a general organization for all types of engineers, but it has a community specifically for civil engineers. When it comes to professional development, this organization offers 15 free courses, plus resources to prepare for the professional engineer licensing examination.
Daily Civil – Daily Civil is a civil engineering blog that produces educational and informational articles on the many tasks involved in the engineering process. It is updated at least once a week and has a lot of archived evergreen articles.
Masters in Engineering – Masters in Engineering is a general engineering blog that covers a variety of industry news and topics. It has a post of the top 50 civil engineering blogs that is a must-read for aspiring and practicing civil project engineers.
Civil Engineering Formulas – This book contains more than 500 common and not-so-common formulas used by civil engineers. It makes a great desk reference for civil project engineers.