Project Engineer

Position Summary

The Project Engineer is responsible for project engineering, daily reports, quantity tracking, project scheduling activities, budget updates, correspondence logs, and requests for information.

Responsibilities

• Interprets design/drawings for Superintendents and Foreman in the field as required
• Coordinates with the Project Manager and Site Supervision to resolve drawing interpretation issues, conflicts, interferences, and errors
• Performs drafting, digitizing, mapping, graphical presentations, and quantity takeoffs to support construction work, change orders, estimates, etc.
• May assist Superintendent and Foreman in the field to provide necessary survey control lines and elevations for accurate grading and correct installation of materials
• Ensures the most current drawings for all phases of the project have been issued to the appropriate parties
• Administers FTP site or other system for transfer of and maintenance of drawings for the BOP contract between owner, subcontractors and prime contractor
• Maintains a current drawing log updated with Rev. #'s and issuance dates
• Tracks production of all phases of work and completes production reports on a weekly basis
• Prepares and disseminates all required documentation records such as status reports, punch lists describing work items to be completed, sketches of work already completed, material requirement calculations, etc.
• Verifies all completed work complies with applicable codes, drawings and specifications
• Prepares documents required for project meetings
• Leads project meetings in Project Manager's absence
• Coordinates with Project Managers to properly budget and phase code the project
• Provides initial review and approval of project related invoices in accounting system
• Works with Project Manager to prepare monthly billings
• Works with Project Manager to prepare job setup forms for new projects
• Schedules equipment and materials for projects
• Creates T&M Timesheets as needed, obtains client approval, and submits in remote time entry system
• Works with Project Manager on budget cost transfer requests on projects
• Works with Project Manager on cost to complete projections and monthly job status reports
• Works with Project Manager on creating budgets for new projects
• Works with Project Manager on documentation related to change order management
• Works with estimating to prepare a draft estimate in Hard Dollar including labor, equipment, materials, and subcontract requirements for the project
• Performs additional assignments per Division Manager's request

Qualifications

Required Experience, Skills, & Abilities:

• Experience with job costing, scheduling and estimating contract changes preferred, but not required
• Experience with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Experience with Auto CAD Civil 3D or equivalent modeling software
• Experience with construction estimating and scheduling software preferred, but not required
• Able to effectively organize numerous streams of information
• Ability manage multiple priorities
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work remotely at site locations

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field of study
• Minimum one-year experience in a Field Engineering or Project Engineering role with a Construction based organization is preferred
• A Co Op program in Civil Engineering, Project Management or Construction Management may be used to satisfy minimum level of experience

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

• Works in an office environment at the Corporate office or in the field
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures in the field – hot and cold
• May be exposed to chemicals, refuse and dirt from jobsites
• Moderate noise levels
• May be exposed to other risks associated with working around heavy machines, tools and trucks

Travel

This position travels to various site locations. Estimated travel requirement 25% of time.

Benefits

Financial Wellbeing:

• Compensation commensurate with experience
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) – coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance

Family & Lifestyle:

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected:

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan