Project Engineer
About the role
Power Construction is consistently regarded as one of Chicago's largest and most respected General Contractors according to Crain's Chicago. Our culture is one of the reasons we've been selected by our employees as a top workplace year after year and it's reflected in our current 91% employee retention rate. We are builders. We crave being in the field and share an appetite for innovation. We believe that bringing diverse perspectives together helps foster stronger outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Budget preliminary documents
- Distribute new or updated drawings and specifications
- Solicit bids/quotes
- Perform estimates and takeoffs
- Prepare and update project schedules as required
- Research drawing interpretations, problems, conflicts, interferences and errors
- Research, transmit and monitor RFI's
- Prepare a submittal log in accordance with the project schedule and specifications
- Maintain tracking system to expedite construction materials and equipment
- Maintain and update status reports as required
- Generate punch list
- Attend and document project meetings
- Oversee general correspondence as required
- Manage close out process
- During course of project, aide in reviewing and verifying quantities and unit prices of subcontractor extra work orders
- Perform additional assignments per Project Manager's or Superintendent's direction
Requirements
- Four-year construction-related degree or equivalent combination of related experience and technical training (1-4 years)
- Working knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings, and specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to discipline
- Knowledge of Construction Management Software
Compensation
Salary Range: $65,000 - $100,000
Compensation for this role includes a base salary plus an annual discretionary bonus.
Details on our benefits can be found on the Benefits tab within the Careers section of the website.
Benefits
Power Construction is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Power Construction is committed to increasing opportunities for historically disadvantaged workers (including women and members of disproportionately affected racial and ethnic groups), as well as residents of marginalized communities.