Senior Project Engineer

SAM - Fargo, ND

Full-time - Senior

Fargo, ND

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About the position

The Senior Project Engineer at SAM will oversee quality management processes for the Fargo/Moorhead Diversion Ditch Project, ensuring compliance with construction specifications and managing quality assurance and control activities. This role involves coordinating with various stakeholders, preparing and implementing quality management plans, and leading audits throughout the construction work. The position also includes future responsibilities that may involve serving as a primary contact for construction contractors and managing contract administration and construction engineering operations for large projects.

Responsibilities

• Implement and oversee the Developer's quality management processes during the Construction Work.
• Prepare and implement the Construction Quality Management Plan within required schedule constraints.
• Revise or update the Construction Quality Management Plan when deficiencies are identified or project needs dictate.
• Verify application of the Construction Quality Management Plan at all tiers of the Developer's design organization.
• Lead audits of the Construction Quality Management Plan throughout the work.
• Report Construction Work QA/QC activities and results to the Authority.
• Manage lower tier construction quality managers.
• Review and interpret plans, specifications, construction schedules, and other construction documents for clarity, completeness, sequence, and constructability.
• Facilitate continuous coordination between all stakeholders.
• Organize and conduct pre-construction meetings.
• Chair weekly construction progress meetings as appropriate.
• Coordinate with Project Manager to monitor CEI budget and take corrective action as required.
• Conduct or facilitate the review of Shop Drawings and RFIs to support successful project execution.
• Monitor and track construction activities and progress.
• Evaluate and process contractors' requests for payment as directed by the Project Manager.
• Administer the change order process with the concurrence of the Project Manager; review requests for schedule or cost adjustment and negotiate changes to the contract.
• Provide guidance and direction to CEI project staff as needed.
• Implement and oversee compliance with administrative and business operations activities including human resources, training programs, inventory, safety, and budget monitoring.
• Maintain effective client relationships and leverage project experience to win work.
• Assist with the coordination, development, and production of proposals, SOQs, and presentations, ensuring high-quality information and documentation output.
• Review implementation of established procedures and implement preventive and corrective actions.
• Perform other tasks as assigned to help accomplish the Company's strategic goals.

Requirements

• Must be a licensed professional engineer in North Dakota (at Financial Close).
• Minimum of 15 years of experience as a construction quality manager for complex multidisciplinary construction projects.
• Experience must include at least one completed assignment as quality manager for a project with a constructed value of at least $400M or for at least four separate construction projects each with a constructed value of at least $100M following USACE or AASHTO construction specifications.
• Experience in preparation of quality management plans, sequencing quality activities related to construction work, managing and resourcing construction teams, implementing construction quality management processes, and facilitating and verifying corrective activities for non-conforming work.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage through BlueCross BlueShield starting the month after hire date.
• Free vision and dental plans for employees.
• Company-paid premiums for long-term disability and life insurance.
• Access to Ramsey Smart Dollar for financial goals.
• Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match.
• Tuition reimbursement and optional cellphone stipend.
• Flexible hybrid work schedules for office positions.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Parental leave to support families.
• Customized career development plans for licensing and certifications.
• Project Manager Business Academy and CAD Training Program.
• Access to discounts on wellness, travel, leisure, and everyday purchases through 'Perks at Work'.
• Company-sponsored events and free office snacks.