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Senior Project Engineer - Transportation

hernando, MS

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Jobtailor lists this Senior Project Engineer - Transportation opportunity in hernando, Mississippi. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Serve as the first line of response to transportation and construction project representatives assigned to the various projects, including typical supervisory tasks such as day‑to‑day scheduling and workload allocation.

Develop and maintain transportation specifications and other standard contract documents in coordination with design personnel.

Work with project team during the initial contracting phase to develop project budgets and schedules that adequately account for transportation and construction phase efforts.

Provide constructability and QA/QC review of contract documents and provide otherwise related support for projects.

Maintain a working knowledge of and a continuing education effort focused on construction methods, materials, and products.

Conduct periodic reviews of job site progress in the field.

Conducts project status review with project manager and team members, checking accuracy of work completed, and monitors timeliness of project completion.

Develop templates, databases, procedures, etc. for consistent preparation of opinions of probable construction cost and serve as the primary point of responsibility for preparation of OPCs.

Assist design engineering staff and clients in construction bidding and contracting activities such as attendance at bid openings, review and recommendation of contract award, preparation of final contract documents for execution, etc.

Lead the construction review process as necessary for problem identification and problem solving, scheduling, periodic payment requests, project documentation, contract modifications, project record, close out documents, and other documents.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Four years of experience. Direct client interaction and knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.

Related professional registration/certification desired.

Proficient in using AutoCAD Civil 3D

Advanced knowledge of MS Office

Knowledge of design, on‑line reports and MDOT systems preferred

Superior communication and organizational skills and in-depth knowledge of industry products and operations

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in project management, including budget development, scheduling, and contract document preparation, while maintaining a strong focus on construction methods and quality assurance. Proficient in client interaction and regulatory compliance within the civil engineering domain.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Civil Engineering

Proficient In AutoCAD Civil 3D

Four Years Of Experience

Superior Communication Skills

Advanced Knowledge Of MS Office

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

Project Budget Development

Contract Document Preparation

Constructability Review

Quality Assurance/Quality Control

Scheduling

Cost Estimation

Problem Identification

Field Progress Review

Client Interaction

Regulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Related Professional Registration/Certification

Industry Keywords

Transportation Specifications

Construction Methods

Construction Products

Contract Modifications

Project Documentation

Bid Preparation

Construction Bidding

Opinions Of Probable Construction Cost

Project Close Out

Design Engineering

Tools & Technologies

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MS Office

MDOT Systems

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Worksite address

hernando, MS, 38632, US

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