Japanese Speaking Project Engineer - Food and Beverage

Responsibilities

• Develop, update and monitor job progress using QMS program, including scheduling, estimating and budgeting to ensure that construction of project parallels with schedule.
• Perform quantity take off(s), cost estimates and bid solicitation.
• Provide research options and regulation information as required.
• Purchase and coordinate the delivery of certain materials for the project(s) ensuring optimum prices, quality and conformance to specifications and budget.
• Reviews and approves invoices and change orders.
• Negotiate with subcontractors and vendors for specific trades ensuring that all scope is encompassed.
• Review vendor and subcontractor shop drawing submittals for construction as directed by the supervisor.
• Relocate to specific job sites (if required) in order to become familiar with procurement and construction practices.
• Attend weekly job site meetings.
• Aid in the preparation of various reports to assist in the successful management of the project(s), such as: monthly red files, progress analysis/schedules, billings and status reports.
• Aid in the organization and maintenance of job files to ensure continuity of work flow.
• Submit verbal and written reports on project status to supervisor.
• Communicate effectively with customer, direct consultants and subcontractors on the project(s).
• Responsible for the communication, implementation and enforcement of Gray’s safety program on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university and a minimum of three years related experience.
• Must possess basic computer skills including the ability to utilize word processing, spreadsheet and e-mail applications. May also require working knowledge of scheduling applications.
• The new team member should be an energetic, self-motivated individual who enjoys a team environment, as well as a passion for collaboration and professional development.

Requirements

• Must be physically present in Birmingham office.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, reaching, talking or hearing.
• Occasionally stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 25 lbs, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 100 lbs.
• Normal office environment with moderate to loud noise levels, exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold and/or heat, risk of electrical shock, explosives and vibrations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Indirectly supervises the activities of subcontractors and field personnel.