Project Engineer

About the role

The Project Engineer (PE) is responsible for all on-site project administration and for management of the office engineers and jobsite administrator. The PE has direct responsibility for project financials, planning and scheduling, for supervision of personnel and for completion of tasks required to fulfill the project's goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist the project manager and superintendents as follows:
• Accumulate all necessary data and prepare the monthly owner pay applications.
• Discover and resolve interface conflicts between the company and trade partners, as well as among trade partners.
• Assist the company's field supervisors on interpretation of drawings, specifications, RFIs and questions for and from the architect/engineer.
• Develop/manage the cost control and labor recap in conjunction with the project manager and project superintendent.
• Process and estimate all potential change orders and requests for information.
• Assist in development and management of the project schedule.
• Assist with engineering details and special design.
• Track and report on the progress of the project.
• Aid in production analysis studies.
• Manage the timely acquisition of materials and equipment and field-initiated purchasing.
• Run weekly owner/architect/contractor meetings and maintain meeting minutes.
• Aid in monthly margin analysis.
• Update and maintain the project record utilizing the Book of 14.
• Facilitate the quality control plan and participate in preparatory meetings, initial inspections, follow-up inspections, etc.
• Assist in interpretation of the BIM and VDC specifications.
• Manage, train and mentor the office engineers and the jobsite administrator.

Requirements

• A 4-year degree in civil or structural engineering, architecture, or construction management.
• Minimum of 2-4 years’ experience on large commercial construction projects.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Strong communication skills.
• Computer software - Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel based templates, Prolog, Primavera and AutoDesk Suite.

Qualifications

• Past internships in the construction industry.

Skills

• Proficient use of project management tools and software.
• Extraordinary level of attention to detail.
• Negotiation skills with owners, suppliers and trade partners.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Accidental death & dismemberment.
• Long-term disability.
• 401(K) retirement plan.
• Health savings account (HSA).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Vision and dental insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Annual bonus plan.
• Company cell phone or cell phone allowance.
• Vehicle or vehicle allowance.
• Cost of living adjustment (COLA).

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

This is a full-time, on-site role at one designated location. Positions are not hybrid or remote.