Project Engineer

Position Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to plan, direct, and coordinate activities of designated projects to ensure that goals or objectives of the projects are accomplished within prescribed time frames and funding parameters. The incumbent must support the guiding beliefs and core values of Orion, which are centered on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Teamwork, with each built upon the all-important foundation of Integrity.

Specific Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of pre-job meetings (examples: plans, specifications, budgets, cost targets, scheduling, and others as necessary)
• Assists Project Manager(s) in the management of all assigned jobs
• Reviews and processes shop drawings and submittals (including those from subcontractors), checking for accuracy when compared to drawings and specifications
• Distributes all drawing revisions to Project Manager(s), Superintendent(s) and Subcontractors; and requests new shop drawings from suppliers and subcontractors as necessary to match revisions
• Pricess all drawing revisions and Field Extra Work Tickets; reviews with Project Manager(s) and submits to General Contractor or client; updates stick set and drawing log with each revision received
• Maintains the RCO log and PM Submittal Log for each assigned project
• Keeps all project schedules updated with actual durations for each task as compared to the original Base-Line Schedule; documents all applicable delays (weather, GC, suppliers, etc.)
• Orders and ensures timely delivery of materials such as rebar, shoring, forming, and post-tensioning
• Contact the Superintendent(s) on assigned job(s) frequently and visit job site(s) regularly in order to identify problems and assist in reaching solutions
• Average invoices
• Tracks Man-hours & Job Cost for all assigned jobs weekly
• Mets with Superintendents to identify target cost to complete job under budget
• Averages End of Month Financial Reports for all assigned jobs
• Coordinates project activities with activities of government regulatory or other governmental agencies

Employee Safety and Compliance

• Responsible and accountable for incumbent’s own personal safety
• Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co-workers and any others incumbent comes in contact with
• Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations and Company policies and procedures, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so
• Reports any and all violations of applicable laws, regulations or Company policies and procedures promptly, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so

Position Requirements

• BS Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business Management is preferred
• Field/work experience in commercial concrete construction, or equivalent work experience is preferred
• Successful candidates must have the ability to interact and communicate effectively with others
• In addition, the incumbent must have the ability to perform in high-stress situations and meet deadlines
• The incumbent must have the ability to demonstrate leadership

Physical/Mental Requirements

• The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation
• The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required
• This includes hard hat, safety glasses, respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done
• The incumbent must possess the ability to identify critical issues and formulate action plans with all levels of management, including corporate and executive
• The incumbent must be capable of remaining calm during emergencies and responding appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident and as directed by the Safety Representative or other management personnel
• The incumbent must be capable of evacuating the work area in a timely manner should an emergency situation arise

Compensation & Benefits

An excellent compensation and benefits package is offered. Benefit plans include: Medical, including Prescription Drugs; Dental; Vision; Life and AD&D Insurance; Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Employee Assistance Plan; 401(k) Retirement Plan; Paid Time Off for Vacation, Sick, Holidays, Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave; Pre-Tax Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Career Growth & Development