Project Engineer

Duties and Responsibilities

• Cook up the engineering and construction functions as they relate to the project.
• Get the plans and specs and pass them out to the subcontractors and suppliers.
• Apply for the building permit, if not done by the Architect, and get any other permits that are needed.
• Help with getting the Notice of Commencement and any Notice of Furnishing.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager on the project, enclosure, and site work schedules.
• Update the schedules as needed.
• Prepare submittal, delivery, and finish schedules.
• Work with the Project Manager on the project schedule updates.
• Make phone calls to gather information or expedite approvals.
• Be part of pre-construction meetings.
• Prepare and distribute minutes as needed.
• Assist the Project Superintendent with miscellaneous and rental purchases.
• Review submittals and shop drawings to ensure they match the contract documents.
• Speed up submittal and shop drawing reviews from the Architect and/or Engineer.
• Work with the Project Superintendent on weekly schedules.
• Help the Project Superintendent with Miles-McClellan labor or expedite subcontractor labor.
• Help the Project Manager with invoices to the owner.
• Speed up invoices from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Have trade pre-construction meetings and weekly coordination meetings with subcontractors.
• Issue bulletins and expedite pricing from the subcontractors and suppliers based on the bulletins.
• Obtain owner change order pricing and send it to the architect for review.
• Follow up with the architect for approval.
• Issue change orders to subcontractors and suppliers after the Project Manager has reviewed and approved them.
• Issue cost adjustments.
• Forward requests for information to the architect and maintain the RFI log as needed.
• Distribute the architect's reply to all trades involved.
• Help with negotiating problems with the Owner, Architect, Engineer, Subcontractor, and Suppliers.
• Help the Project Superintendent with as-built drawings and forward them to the appropriate parties upon completion of the job.
• Participate in Project Team operations meetings or any other meetings that affect Miles-McClellan.
• Update plans and specifications with addenda, bulletins, or requests for information at the start of the project and as the project progresses.
• Create punch lists and distribute them to subcontractors and suppliers.
• Coordinate a punch list meeting with the subcontractors and suppliers regarding the punch list.
• Coordinate necessary paperwork, approvals, and personnel for a life safety meeting.
• Obtain the occupancy permit and forward the original to the Owner for their use.
• Work with the Project Manager on the final invoice and retainage request.
• Schedule the required Owner training with the appropriate personnel.
• Participate in an internal debriefing meeting.
• Follow up with any warranty work as needed.
• Complete OSHA 10-Hour safety training.

Qualifications

• Preliminary knowledge of construction methods, materials, and installation procedures.
• Building code requirements.
• Construction costs.
• Estimating.
• Engineering principles.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management.