Senior Project Engineer (Underground)

The Role

The Engineer provides administrative and technical services in the fields of scheduling, cost engineering, subcontract coordination, and general project administration. Along with job site project managers and superintendents, engineers have responsibilities in overall project oversight and may be assigned to a particular section, subcontractor, or other facet(s) of the project.

Responsibilities

• Investigate issues, ask thoughtful questions, gathering input and proposing solutions
• Pursue self-development outside of assigned responsibilities
• Stay ahead of the crew's needs and making sure they are efficient in their work
• Perform thorough invoice reviews and pay subcontractors and vendors timely
• Provide prompt, accurate information, notices and requests to agencies, subcontractors, vendors, etc.
• Work with Tunneling Group on high-profile projects, assisting in planning, organizing, and controlling various elements of the job.
• Communicate clearly and concisely in a grammatically correct and unbiased manner
• Speak up and listen up ~ ask open ended questions and be willing to learn from others
• Actively pursue and engage in safety training to learn and embrace the Atkinson safety culture
• Initiate and maintain good, strong working relationships with Atkinson's craft personnel, field inspectors, subcontractor's representatives, vendors, home office support, the project management team, the community, etc.
• Track and update quantities timely to ensure accurate and current budgets, forecasts and reporting
• Participate in the TRACK process, attend daily / weekly meetings and field inspections to reinforce that all levels of the company engage with our safety culture
• Gather and prepare supporting documentation for change orders and requisitions
• Understand deadlines and material procurement lead times to be able to prioritize daily tasks
• Collaborate with the Project Engineer(s) and Project Manager(s) in purchasing activities including scoping and take-offs.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, a related discipline or relevant work experience.
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• 5+ years of underground/tunnelling construction experience.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Team player and reliable
• High degree of initiative, independence, personal responsibility and integrity