Construction Project Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Construction Project Engineer to support construction projects from inception through completion. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, organized, proactive, and able to work effectively with Project Managers, Superintendents, architects, owners, subcontractors, and suppliers. This position focuses on project administration, documentation, coordination, RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement tracking, project meetings, and closeout activities.

Responsibilities

• Support construction projects from inception through completion
• Utilize and maintain construction project administration software
• Create, process, track, and distribute RFIs and RFI responses
• Maintain RFI logs and track cost impacts
• Process and track project submittals
• Create submittal schedules and logs based on project specifications
• Review submittals for compliance with plans and specifications
• Track outstanding, rejected, and approved submittals
• Maintain organized electronic and physical project files
• Monitor long lead procurement items with the Superintendent
• Assist with project closeout documentation
• Compile quotations and assist with change order requests
• Process and track change orders and related documentation
• Update construction drawings based on approved changes and RFI responses
• Prepare and distribute project meeting agendas and meeting minutes
• Maintain project documentation and electronic project folders
• Maintain current drawings and specifications
• Participate in project kickoff, weekly project, owner architect, and other project meetings
• Maintain project directories for owners, architects, subcontractors, and project team members
• File inspection reports, testing reports, and related documentation
• Coordinate subcontract agreements and required documentation
• Assist with project bids and bid solicitation
• Support Project Managers and Superintendents with project coordination
• Prioritize multiple responsibilities and deadlines
• Communicate effectively with internal and external project stakeholders

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of construction project engineering or related construction project coordination experience preferred
• Experience working on active construction projects
• Procore or comparable construction management software experience
• Experience with RFIs and RFI tracking
• Experience with construction submittals
• Experience with change orders and related documentation
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and specifications
• Knowledge of construction project documentation and administration
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a project team
• Experience coordinating with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, suppliers, architects, and owners
• Construction related education or equivalent practical experience preferred
• No specific professional license or certification is required

Benefits

• 401k
• 401k matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Yearly bonus