Project Engineer

Company: Ferrovial Services North America
Location: Broomfield
Posted on: August 3, 2022

Job Description:

Position SummaryServes as technical engineering advisor to project staff on roadway, bridge, tunnel and facility infrastructure. Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and executes routine, preventive, corrective and emergency maintenance plans.
• Develops and executes a multi-year capital Renewal Work Plan, including Renewal Work Reporting, and Cost Schedule development and tracking.
• Schedules and coordinates work to be performed, using Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to manage work orders and assist the Maintenance Manager in coordinating maintenance crews' daily schedules.
• May assist with routine work plan activities such as traffic control and maintenance work.
• Ensures compliance with processes, procedures, and specifications regarding contractual performance standards for roadways, facilities, bridges and tunnels.
• Inspects in-process and completed work to insure compliance with contract requirements.
• Quality assurance reviews of project subcontractors and consultant performance and provides recommendations to project staff.
• Performs quality control reviews of maintenance and testing inspection reports submitted to the client and to the State.
• Determines best approach (self-performance or sub-contract) for bringing assets into contract compliance considering cost, timelines and efficiency.
• Makes suggestions for methods to reduce expenses and improve efficiency.
• Assists in developing cost saving initiatives through processes and approvals and effective quote competition.
• Sources and qualifies new sub-contractors. Develops specialist subcontractor base for daily use.
• Develops contracts to include estimates, quantities, contract language and specifications.
• Drives development of CMMS workflows, asset data repositories, asset hierarchies, and keeps databases up-to-date
• Enters data into the work reporting and other databases/systems (e.g.CMMS) and also assists maintenance crews in doing so.
• Drives development of reporting from proprietary project systems (e.g. SCADA, Automated Traffic Management System, Tunnel Lighting Control System) to determine performance and forecast maintenance and renewal cycles.
• May prepare and maintain reports and other documentation including project work plan and checkbook.
• Responds, when needed, to roadway, bridge and tunnel incident emergencies and coordinates work on-site responders.
• Create purchase orders for procurement of services, material purchases, etc. including the tracking of materials delivered, work completed and subsequent payment process for goods or services received. Assist the Project Administrator in the documentation of invoices.
• Trains and mentors other employees.
• May develop and conduct technical training programs.
• Avoids legal challenges by complying with federal, state, and local legal requirements.
• Positively contribute to a diverse, inclusive and fair work environment, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment.
• Carry out all duties in line with Company policies and procedures as amended from time to time.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Ability to electronically or otherwise incorporate all planning data, obtained from the planning and reporting software and from verbal communications with project participants, into the overall project plan and schedule.
  • Knowledge of Asset Maintenance Work Processes in order to properly sequence, prioritize, and link all planned and scheduled activities.
  • Adept computer skills (e.g.MSWord, MSExcel, MSPowerPoint) (required)
  • Ability to learn and use on daily basis proprietary Windows-based computer software platforms (e.g. eMaint, Wonderware, iNet, Citilog, Barco, Nyx-Hemera) with support from the team (required)
  • Valid driver's license with good driving record (required)
  • Ability to pass DOT requirements for training is highly preferred
  • Ability to work flexibly and willingness to work extensively to meet business needs.
  • High level of attention to detail, initiative, problem solving, personal organizational and leadership skills.
  • Ability to meet contract objectives in time and within budget.
  • Ability to work with project team members, client, and outside stakeholders to achieve team goals.
  • Takes ownership of responsibilities.
  • Strong strategic thinking. Education and Experience
    • B.S. Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering
    • 5 + years in civil engineering with progressive experience in transportation maintenance or construction. Related experience within industrial / facilities management, particularly supporting mechanical / electrical, HVAC and like industry operations desirable. Experience in contract and sub-contractor management preferred.
    • DOT construction certifications (Highly Desirable).
    • Professional Engineer Licensed in the state of Colorado (Required)Work Conditions/Physical Demands
      • Approximately 50% performed in climate-controlled internal office environment working under normal office conditions and 50% in field through work quality inspection.
      • Employees working in this environment may be subject to evening, weekend, holiday or on-call emergency shifts.
      • Maintenance crews primarily work 8-hour shifts during weekdays except during their quarterly week-long tunnel maintenance closures (nights).
      • Must maintain a professional appearance and attitude at all times while on the job site.

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