Job Description
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL CONRACTORS (Special Projects), INC. JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Project Engineer [Exempt] Job Location: Doha, Qatar Reports to: Project Manager American International Contractors (Special Projects), Inc. (AICI-SP) has established itself as one of the leading construction firms in the Department of State, Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) program. We continue to win important contracts and projects throughout this program and others. We have a culture of innovation where our employees can make a difference and are looking for like-minded, dynamic individuals to come and join our rapidly expanding team. Our employees are our most valuable resources, and we strive to ensure that every one of them is treated as such. In keeping with this philosophy, we offer a competitive benefits package including: Health insurance (medical, dental, vision), paid federal holidays, long- and short- term disability, life insurance, paid vacation, and a 401K matching program. We are currently looking for Project Engineers with an active Secret level U.S. Security Clearance and experience working as the General Contractor on overseas U.S. Government Construction projects valued over $100M. PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Project Engineer is responsible for design management, budget, Administration of Contract with Client, Planning and Scheduling, Control (incl. procurement) of Materials, Procurement & Management of Subcontractors, Reporting to Client, Monthly invoices to Client, Reporting to Regional & Corporate Offices, Document Control, Train, coach, and mentor personnel by enforcing company policy and procedures. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Procurement • Plan, develop and manage the project construction engineering activities and schedule to include the coordination of procurement items to the project site. Supervise preparation of Purchase Requisition’s • Manage the submittal process and the obtaining of approvals of all shop drawings to the client • Prepare quotations to the client utilizing supplier information, cost standards, technical information from quality, manufacturing engineering, and design Scheduling • Lead project meetings to collect and disseminate information pertaining to projects • Review and monitor progress of engineering effort to assure quality and adherence to requirements of contract documents • Oversight of the Project Controls Engineer in the development and maintenance of the fully cost loaded project schedule Internal Reporting • Coordinate the collection and dissemination of technical information between/within the company and customer • Maintain organized and detailed project records Cost Control & Budget Review • Assist in the coordination of pricing, estimating, scoping strategies for proposed projects and in the development and preparation of technical specifications • Assist in the preparation of probable construction cost estimates • Assist in the analysis of reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests and aerial photographs on soil compositions, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and other topographical and geologic data to plan and design project • Prepare design computations and quantity estimates Design Management • Review designs, drawings, plans and specifications for projects, engineered systems, technical equipment or components • Assist in client contact and communication pertaining to specific projects • Assist in the preparation or modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, permits and designs for project • Instruct technicians to reduce designs to working drawings Administration of Contract with Client • Develop and foster lasting relationships with client by implementing, following through, and keeping lines of communication open • Other duties as assigned by the Project Manager or Operations Manager • Subcontractors Management • Prepare S/C agreement ensuring that Scope is clear and unambiguous, Schedule satisfies main schedule requirements, all terms and conditions are understood and accepted by both parties, Interfaces are clearly identified. Manage Subs, payment, progress and claims. Serves as the Project Manager in his or her absence. KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED: Must be authorized to work in the United States • An active U.S. Secret Level Security Clearance • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution in Engineering, Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Construction Science / Technology or Construction Management • Minimum of 5 years of professional employment as an engineer or architect managing comparable work • Experience in all aspects of design/build contract execution • Experience working on projects valued at $150-$200M • Proficient in Microsoft Office softw