Project Coordinator

About the Role: We are seeking a highly motivated and organized Project Engineer to join our team at UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-growing company that offers a breadth of services to federal and commercial customers.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Assist the Project Manager with the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion of specific projects ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments, and goals.
  
  
• Read and accurately interpret project plans and specifications for the proper execution of work as defined in project documents.
  
  
• Assist the Project Manager with contracts and negotiations, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, and sub-contractors.
  
  
• Submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.
  
  
• Track project reports, including daily reports, labor reports, submittals, equipment utilization, schedules, projections, and activity progress, budget versus actual reports.
  
  
• Perform Take-Off's for estimating or during project execution by calculating dimensions, square footage, or calculating material quantities.
  
  
• Assist the Surveyor with lay out, reference points, grades, and elevations.
  
  
• Analyze and update project budgets, margin projections, and budget vs actual reports.
  
  
• Assist with project quality control, including the testing of soils for adequacy and conformance, as well as materials meeting the project specifications.
  
  
• Create, plan, and update work plans for various activities.
  
  
• Track project deliverables using appropriate tools, including heavy job, Excel, etc.
  
  
• Provide direction and support to project team.
  
  
• Monitor and report on progress of project to appropriate parties.
  
  
• Present reports defining project progress, problems, and solutions.
  
  
• Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs.
  
  
• Project evaluations and assessment of results.
  
  
• Consolidate and analyze historical data and assist with estimating on future projects.
  
  
• Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with environmental and safety codes or other regulations.
  
  

Requirements:

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• One or two years of experience in heavy civil construction or two or more years of training in an engineering-related field such as civil engineering or construction management.
  
  
• Familiarity with Heavy Job Daily Field Reporting Software.
  
  
• Familiarity with Submittal Registers and Submittal Process.
  
  
• Familiarity with Heavy Bid Estimating and Heavy Job Construction Software.
  
  
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  
  
• Knowledge of construction materials and practices.
  
  
• Familiarity with P6 or Microsoft Projects Scheduling Software.
  
  

Working Conditions:

The work environment is that of a typical office setting. Often the location will be on a construction site. May occasionally travel to rural areas.

Equal Opportunity Employer: UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our communities. If you are a qualified candidate who is passionate about our mission and values, we encourage you to apply.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, please submit your application online at https://www.uicalaska.com. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from qualified candidates. We will review all applications and contact qualified candidates for an interview. Thank you for your interest in joining our team

Additional Information: UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies offer competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans. We are a fast-growing company with a strong commitment to our employees' well-being and success. If you are a motivated and organized individual who is passionate about our mission and values, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.