Construction Project Engineer

About the Company

Russell is a professional services firm providing construction and development services across the Midwest. Since its inception in 1983, Russell’s culture promotes a collaborative work environment that strives to exceed clients’ expectations and provide lifetime career opportunities for professionals. Headquartered in Davenport, Iowa, with offices in St. Louis and Springfield, Missouri, and Leawood, Kansas, Russell has delivered more than $7 billion in projects across 34 states. We remain a market leader in core markets, including new construction and complex additions and renovations. At Russell, we are creating more than a project—we are building great people, relationships, and communities.

Life at Russell

The number one response we receive when we ask our team members what they like about Russell is the culture. Team members describe working here as more flexible than anywhere they’ve worked before. They feel supported and support each other, have fun, and are empowered to get their work done how they see fit. Most of all, they know they can continue their careers here because of the rich development tools available to them. Life at Russell is full of opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the project team and ensure client satisfaction to help reach strategic growth goals.
• Assist in gathering information for estimates, including detailed review of proposal specifications, drawings, takeoff information, and contracting.
• Provide technical assistance, interpretation of drawings, and recommend construction methods and equipment as required.
• Assist in initiating and maintaining extra work estimating and issuance of change orders.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly project status reports, forecasting cost projections, and project status updates.
• When assigned by a supervisor, lead a pre-construction team as a team leader to provide guidance, direction, and leadership.
• Maintain project files in a neat and organized manner.
• Assist in administrative responsibilities such as issuing owner and subcontract agreements, scheduling, change order management, shop drawings, RFIs, and related day-to-day correspondence.
• Assist in the preparation of necessary and required closeout project documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
• Industry intern/co-op experience preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods), craft agreements, jurisdiction, negotiations, engineering, estimating, schedules, and safety.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License in good standing.