Project Engineer

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, and commercial markets.

About the role

We are seeking a Project Engineer with 2+ years of commercial construction experience to work on projects within our core markets: healthcare, higher education, advanced technology, life sciences, and commercial. The Project Engineer will collaborate closely with all members of the project team.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and apply DPR’s Environmental Health and Safety Plan to maintain injury-free environments, including performing weekly safety audits.
• Understand and enforce contracts, including those between DPR and subcontractors as well as DPR and the owner.
• Assist the superintendent and project manager in implementing DPR policies and executing the project.
• Organize the duties of other engineers, field office coordinators, project accountants, and other assigned project staff, including providing direction, prioritization, and performance feedback.
• Participate in trainings and company meetings to facilitate individual and company growth.
• Organize and electronically archive project files for easy access by the project team.
• Prepare, monitor, and update project schedules, working with the superintendent to reduce the impact of project constraints.
• Prepare, maintain, and implement various document control entities such as daily reports, material procurement logs, submittal logs, as-builts, testing and inspection logs, RFI logs, and change order logs.
• Distribute new drawings, changes, approved submittals, RFI responses, and other project information to all affected parties.
• Identify, assemble, negotiate, and distribute change orders to both the owner and subcontractors.
• Prepare agendas, documents, meeting minutes, and actions for various meetings, including owner/architect/contractor meetings, subcontractor coordination meetings, safety meetings, and staff meetings.
• Participate in project cost control, including maintaining internal records and working with subcontractors to ensure changes are paid.
• Prepare owner billing by assembling DPR costs, reviewing subcontractor invoices, and organizing documents in accordance with the owner’s requirements.
• Monitor testing and inspection records and reports, safety inspection and accident logs, and record building permit inspections and sign-offs.

Requirements

• Organized work approach with the ability to adapt and adjust as required to support the project’s current needs.
• Detailed knowledge of assigned project scopes with a 100% hands-on approach.
• Desire to seek out and resolve construction problems/conflicts that arise during design and construction phases.
• Goal-oriented approach to promptly coordinate and resolve project issues within the project team, including interfacing with designers, engineers, and owners.
• Excellent listening and strong communication skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Effective participation in a team environment.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software (CMiC, Prolog or similar), scheduling software (Primavera or similar), and BIM software (AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks or similar).
• 2+ years of experience as a project engineer, preferably within DPR’s core markets.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field.
• Strong work ethic, a “can-do” attitude, and a passion for construction.

Pay

Anticipated starting pay range: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 (salaried).

Benefits

DPR offers a variety of medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits to support your health and well-being. Read more about eligibility and available benefits programs for skilled craft and labor or experienced professionals and recent graduates.