Project Engineer - Fairbanks, AK

Exclusive Paving is one of the companies within Colaska Inc., the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout the state of Alaska. At Exclusive Paving, our unique combination of local leadership and teamwork has proven to be a powerful tool with which to do business. By providing unparalleled customer satisfaction, superior service, and the highest quality products, Exclusive Paving remains committed to achieving the ultimate goal of being a leader in the construction industry. To learn more about the Colaska Family of Companies, visit www.colaska.com.

The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com. 

Job Summary

Exclusive Paving is seeking a Project Engineer based in North Pole, AK location. This individual will assist in the management of project(s) by means of cost management and analysis, scheduling, billings and project support. This individual should have the following characteristics: strong analytical skills, social skills, and interpersonal skills with a dedication to safety, integrity, and ethics.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe project site and work environment in accordance with Colaska policy, participate with Goal Zero principles.
• Assist Site Superintendent(s) and Project Manager(s) with project operations, schedules, and cost management.
• Be knowledgeable and experienced regarding the requirements of the MUTCD, Alaska Traffic Manual, Alaska DOT Standards and Specification Section 643 and the implementation of those requirements.
• Assist Project Manager with daily project duties such as material billing preparations, expedite material procurement, approval, and facilitate product transportation.
• Assist with the development of project(s) long-term and short-term schedule.
• Attend pre-job and weekly meetings with agencies/owners.
• Establish and maintain both cost report and billing quantities.
• Connect with Project Manager(s) and Site Superintendent(s) on a regular basis to ensure project issues and concerns are addressed.
• Handle positions that may report to the Project Engineer (Project Clerk, Project Engineer Intern)
• Willingness to work nights and weekends if required.
• Other duties as the need arises for the project.

Requirements

• Must be safety oriented.
• Requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum 1-2 years of engineering experience
• Valid Driver's License
• Good communication skills and ability to work well with others in a team environment
• Should have a spirit of adventure and have a positive demeanor
• Must have supervisory skills, management experience, and good public relations conduct.

Skills

• Self-Starter and has outstanding multi-tasking skills
• Computer software knowledge of: Primavera P6, MS Office, JDE, HCSS
• Preferred abilities in Trimble Business Center, and Road Design
• Ability to build daily job-cost reporting and handle subcontractor scope of work
• Be Certified as a Traffic Control Supervisor by either:

 a. American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA)

 b. Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Technician, or Work Zone Safety   

      Specialist----International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA)

 

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