POWER-PROJECT ENGINEER I

M. A. Mortenson Company - Fleming, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Fleming, NY

11-50 employees

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

About the position

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join their Power Delivery Services Group. This role involves managing field coordination issues, ensuring effective communication with project team members, and maintaining high standards of integrity and confidentiality. The position requires flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment, with opportunities for travel across the United States.

Responsibilities

• Interpret project plans, specifications, and details for subcontractors and craft persons.
• Implement the pre-construction quality plan.
• Obtain and maintain all necessary construction permits.
• Work with Project Manager for fee payments or recurring permit expenses.
• Develop and maintain Material Tracking List, Project Test and Inspection Listing, Concrete Placement Log, and Non-Conformance Report.
• Create, oversee, and distribute contract documents.
• Establish handling procedures for electronic documents, including Request for Information (RFI) and correspondence.
• Incorporate all processes and procedures that support the project closeout phase.
• Lead all aspects of testing and inspection processes for the construction quality management program.
• Implement three-phase inspection system.
• Establish reporting formats, protocols, schedules, and any off-site testing procedures.
• Notify the Project Manager and Superintendent promptly of test results or inspection items that do not conform to contract requirements.
• Handle submittals and set up register in accordance with project specifications.
• Obtain the customer/architect's approval and prepare project-specific transmittal forms in PCMS.
• Coordinate the packaging, review, and processing of submittals and expedite them to ensure material deliveries are in sync with the project schedule.
• Communicate details and requirements for the submittal process to subcontractors and suppliers.
• Issue submittal requirement letters that outline packaging and processing requirements.
• Provide periodic updates of the submittal register to the customer or architect.
• Coordinate details of various subcontractors, including verifying insurance, preparing paperwork, and requesting final payment from Finance.
• Develop and distribute RFIs and Change Orders.
• Define and implement procedures for posting revisions and updates to as-built construction documents.
• Incorporate subcontractor as-built documentation in the procedures for revising or updating contract documents.
• Mentor, manage, and evaluate the performance of field engineers.
• Determine alternative work methods as needed and coordinate safety and compliance for all team members.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years related construction experience.
• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and effectively run multiple tasks.
• Basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices.
• Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, and analytical skills.
• Positive and professional attitude and customer service skills.
• Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies.
• Current driver's license.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in renewable energy projects.
• Familiarity with construction quality management programs.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans with vision coverage and fertility benefits.
• Dental plan.
• 401k retirement plan with generous matching and profit-sharing contributions.
• Paid time off, holidays, bereavement, parental leave, and other paid leaves.
• Life, AD&D, business travel accident, and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program and online mental health tool.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Gym Membership Discount Program.
• Identity Theft Protection.