Project Engineer

About the role

Christman Mid-Atlantic Constructors (CMAC) is a leading construction firm with projects across the mid-Atlantic region. CMAC is seeking a Project Engineer to join their dynamic team in the DC Metro area.

Responsibilities

• Produces and organizes project and professional documents consistent with Christman standards and risk management standards for the document type, ensuring team members can easily access necessary documentation.
• Prepares project documents for close-out, turnover, and archiving to facilitate efficient final compilation and delivery on schedule.
• Safeguards all necessary contractually required documents, such as safety programs, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) documents, insurance policies, bonds from clients, trade contractors, and suppliers before project commencement.
• Establishes billing requirements as per contract with accounting prior to project start-up. Administers project billing according to established contractual requirements, including timely receipt of waivers.
• Aids the Project Manager in reviewing, approving, and processing trade contractor material and supplier invoices before submission to the assigned Project Accountant.
• Prepares budget cash flow estimates and tracks actual progress against planned project schedules, monitoring manpower requirements to meet goals.
• Manages the Project Change process, oversees punch list items, and accurately summarizes important discussions, questions, and decisions raised during regular project team meetings, owner meetings, and weekly subcontractor meetings.
• Manages procurement, material tracking, inspection, and on-site storage. Oversees the Request for Information (RFI) process and ensures timely communication among all parties.
• Updates contract drawings to reflect all approved changes and ensures trade contractor document updates are completed. Organizes and prioritizes submittal requirements specified in contract documents and reviews for completeness. Creates a submittal log according to Christman standards. Manages the architect submittal review process.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Basic computer knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• One (1) or more years of work experience in construction or a related job field.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, and Skills

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

Benefits

The Christman family of companies is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

As part of our company policy, this position requires successful completion of pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug and background screening.