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Project Engineer

blueridgeexecutivesearch
Denver, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 9/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/7/2026

We have an excellent opportunity if you are ready to take that next step in your career.  One of our top clients is currently seeking a Project Engineer.  This is a once in a lifetime opportunity that will give your career a real kick start!   Please see the requirements below in order to be considered for this legacy building experience.
The main purpose of a project engineering role is to complete engineering and construction projects by planning, organizing and controlling all elements of the project.  The manager supervises all development and implementation of a project.  He or she also oversees facility upgrades and is actively involved in any other project-related work.  Completes engineering projects by organizing and controlling project elements.
 
Duties
  • Reviews project plans and proposals, then works with management to develop project objectives.  Identifies project responsibilities by determining the phases and elements of the project.  Calculates time frames and sequences the stages of the project.
  • Prepares and distributes a description and timeline of the project. 
  • Studies product design, customer requirements performance standards, then determines project specifications.  Presents cost estimates and performance standards.  Conducts tests assuring safe and satisfactory product performance. 
  • Reviews contractor bids; interviews and assigns personnel to specific phases and elements of the project.  Through project coordination meetings and other forms of communication, oversees and coordinates the technical aspects of the project.
  • Prepares status reports and regularly monitors budgets, contractors and schedules.  Allocates project resources appropriately; approves expenditures; employee contractor contracts.  Keeps an accurate record and electronic data base of all elements of the projects.
  • Presents procedures, rules and regulations to those involved in the project; maintains a safe, clean and productive environment through enforcing procedures.  Maintains project integrity and reputation through compliance with state and federal regulations
  • Develops project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans; conferring with management.
  • Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements; assigning personnel to phases and elements; reviewing bids from contractors.
  • Determines project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards; completing technical studies; preparing cost estimates.
  • Confirms product performance by designing and conducting tests.
  • Determines project schedule by studying project plan and specifications; calculating time requirements; sequencing project elements.
  • Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress; coordinating activities; resolving problems.
  • Controls project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and plan and schedule changes; recommending actions.
  • Controls project costs by approving expenditures; administering contractor contracts.
  • Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends; recommending actions.
  • Maintains safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Maintains project data base by writing computer programs; entering and backing up data.
  • Maintains product and company reputation by complying with federal and state regulations.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

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