Senior Project Engineer

SAM - Fargo, ND

Full-time - Senior

Fargo, ND

5,001-10,000 employees

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About the position

The Senior Project Engineer at SAM is responsible for overseeing quality management processes during the construction of the Fargo/Moorhead Diversion Ditch Project. This role involves reporting to the Developer's Project Quality Manager and ensuring compliance with the Construction Quality Management Plan. The Senior Project Engineer may also support the Project Manager and act as the primary contact for construction contractors and client representatives, managing contract administration and construction engineering operations for highway and bridge projects.

Responsibilities

• Implement and oversee the Developer's quality management processes during construction work.
• Prepare and revise the Construction Quality Management Plan as needed.
• 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.
• Manage lower tier construction quality managers and report QA/QC activities to the Authority.
• Review and interpret plans, specifications, and construction documents for clarity and completeness.
• Facilitate coordination between all stakeholders and conduct pre-construction meetings.
• Chair weekly construction progress meetings as appropriate.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager to monitor CEI budget and take corrective action as required.
• Conduct reviews of Shop Drawings and RFIs to support project success.
• 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 Project Manager, reviewing requests for adjustments and preparing change order documents.
• Provide guidance and direction to CEI project staff.
• Oversee compliance with administrative and business operations activities including HR, training, and budget monitoring.
• Maintain effective client relationships and leverage project experience to win work.
• Assist in the development and production of proposals and presentations.
• Review 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 projects each with a constructed value of at least $100M.
• Experience following USACE or AASHTO construction specifications, including preparation of quality management plans and managing construction teams.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with hybrid work schedules.
• Familiarity with CAD training programs.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage through BlueCross BlueShield.
• Free vision and dental plans for employees.
• Company-paid premiums for long-term disability and life insurance.
• Flexible hybrid work schedules for office positions.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Parental leave to support families.
• Tuition reimbursement and financial support programs.
• Access to discounts on wellness, travel, and leisure purchases.