Project Engineer
valdeseng
Wheatfield, IN · Wheatfield · United States
Posted Sep 18, 2026
$30–$60 per hour
- Other
- Projects
Job description
### Responsibilities - Report to the designated base of operation including field assignment at a minimum 5 days per week to support the project (role may include additional support, based on project timeline) - Support the project based on fluctuating working hours to support execution and project timelines - Provide oversight and determine contract adherence for performance, cost, scope, schedule, and quality - Routinely monitoring contract performance to ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled and key contract milestones are met - Support on-site construction management team for field execution - Inspects construction site to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction/safety standards - Prepare or directs preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, environmental impact studies, and designs for the project as necessary - Maintain and update project schedules by updating monthly schedules with the assistance of the construction manager or project scheduler - Maintain, verify, and report cost and income quantities for work performed - Review, approve, and submit progress billings - Analyze, prepare, and maintain and monitor job costs - Work with construction management team to control job costs and production budget - Prepare and audit accurate and timely monthly cost, income, and cash flow projections - Execute and approve invoices - Coordinate, price, and assist Lead Project Manager in commercial tasks, such as change orders and claims - Respond to issues quickly; proactive in problem solving; handles multiple tasks - Manage time and organizes office and filing system efficiently; organizes and maintains accurate project correspondence files - Prepare quality control procedures (work controlling documents) and review other department procedures for compliance and/or correctness. - Act as liaison with suppliers and internal/external stakeholders on quality related matters as required - Prepare and maintain agendas, meeting minutes, and action items logs for weekly project update meetings - Assist in development and review of executive update presentations - Assist in review of project schedule and forecast to support project controls - Assist in drafting RFI and NCR responses - Assist logistics specialist as needed to support the review and inventory of materials and equipment - Assist with the Project Manager's daily activities as needed (communications matrix, procurement activities, project management documents, lessons learned, etc.) ### Qualifications - Construction Management Degree (B.S) or similar (Engineering degree) preferred - 3-5+ years of experience in related field Experience with large complex projects that consist of a combination of internal/external and labor/non-labor cost components - Experience building combined cycle or simple cycle power plants - Experience building or managing heavy industrial work - Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals. - Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists - Demonstrated leadership, communication and strong interpersonal skills are requisite - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite - Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills - Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future