Job Title: Construction Project Engineer
Location/Work Structure: Onsite – Wheatfield, IN (5 Days per Week)
Compensation: $36.00 - $70.00/hr
Who We Are:
Vernovis is a Total Talent Solutions company that specializes in Technology, Cybersecurity, Finance & Accounting functions. At Vernovis, we help professionals achieve their career goals by matching them with innovative projects and dynamic direct-hire opportunities throughout Ohio and the Midwest.
Client Overview:
This role will support a multi-year capital project involving heavy industrial construction, project controls, contract administration, quality assurance, and field execution activities.
What You'll Do:
• Provide oversight of contractor performance related to scope, schedule, cost, quality, and contract compliance.
• Support the on-site construction management team and monitor project execution to ensure compliance with engineering plans, specifications, and safety standards.
• Review project schedules, forecasts, costs, budgets, invoices, and progress billings while supporting project controls activities.
• Coordinate project documentation including submittals, RFIs, NCRs, meeting minutes, action item logs, and executive project updates.
• Assist with change orders, claims, contract interpretation, procurement activities, and other commercial project functions.
• Support quality assurance and quality control initiatives, audits, corrective actions, and compliance requirements.
• Serve as a liaison between contractors, suppliers, project stakeholders, and internal teams to support successful project delivery.
• Assist the Project Manager with day-to-day project execution, reporting, forecasting, logistics, and project management activities.
What Experience You'll Have:
• 3-5+ years of experience supporting construction projects, capital projects, or industrial construction initiatives.
• Experience with combined cycle or simple cycle power plant construction projects.
• Experience supporting heavy industrial construction projects and working in active field environments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, contracts, and construction documents.
• Experience with project scheduling, cost tracking, forecasting, contract administration, and project controls.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
What Experience is Nice to Have:
• General contracting experience.
• Experience within power generation, utility, energy, or EPC environments.
• Knowledge of civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical construction disciplines.
• Experience supporting quality assurance and quality control programs.
The Vernovis Difference:
Vernovis offers Health, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Short & Long -Term Disability, Voluntary Life Insurance, and 401K.
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