Project Engineer

About the role

Russell is a professional services firm providing construction and development services across the Midwest. Founded in 1983, Russell fosters a collaborative work environment that aims to exceed client expectations and offers long-term career opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Support the project team and ensure client satisfaction.
• Aid in gathering information for estimates, reviewing proposal specifications, drawings, takeoff information, and contracting.
• Provide technical assistance, interpret drawings, recommend construction methods and equipment, and manage change orders.
• Initiate and maintain extra work estimating, prepare monthly project status reports, forecast cost projections, and track project progress.
• Lead pre-construction teams as a team leader, offering guidance, direction, and leadership.
• Maintain project files in a neat and organized manner.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as issuing Owner and Subcontract agreements, scheduling, managing change orders, preparing shop drawings, handling RFI’s, and managing daily correspondence.
• Prepare necessary and required closeout project documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience.
• Industry Intern/Coop experience preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods), including craft agreements, jurisdiction, negotiations, engineering, estimating, schedules, and safety.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Maintain a valid Driver's License in good standing.