Project Engineer

About the role

This role is designed to develop well-rounded future talent with construction expertise across multiple disciplines, ultimately creating professionals with experience in the full scope of construction management. The position assists and supports Field Operations and/or Estimating functions in achieving their respective goals and objectives, contributing to several facets of construction including project management, field operations, and estimating.

Responsibilities

• Actively supports estimating and field operation goals and objectives by completing technical and administrative projects on time, providing ongoing support, and proactively resolving challenges and issues.
• Uses customer feedback to improve day-to-day processes and procedures.
• Collaborates across departments and supports consistent Field Operations and Estimating practices and administrative procedures.
• Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards that protect the company’s interests.
• Promotes and protects Teichert Construction values including diversity, teamwork, fair work environment, and respect for others.
• Maintains a “team” spirit within the business unit and works cooperatively with other disciplines across company lines.
• Uses resources effectively and efficiently and promotes and protects the community perception of Teichert.
• Assists in achieving a zero-injury culture through support of Teichert’s Injury Prevention and Safety program and active participation in safety meetings and training sessions.
• Proactively identifies and communicates safety improvements and hazardous/potentially hazardous conditions to maintain a safe, healthy work environment and meet corporate safety standards.
• Completes assignments and tasks on time, accurately, and meets customer expectations.
• Collaborates with Project Managers, Superintendents, and/or Estimators to resolve problems and ensure adherence to company/project policies, procedures, work rules, schedules, and standards.
• Monitors work performance and productivity of the Craft labor workforce.
• Provides support and assists in coordinating resources for assigned projects.
• Independently identifies problems pertaining to checking labor, equipment, and materials for accuracy and makes suggestions or implements solutions.
• Coordinates subcontractors and suppliers; orders and schedules material for assigned jobs; and/or builds GPS models on the computer for the field.
• Assists Estimators in performing material takeoffs by validating work submitted by Take-Off Techs and exercising discretion and judgment to resolve miscalculations and/or job-related issues.
• Gathers, calculates, and compiles data for use in bid proposal estimates for one or more disciplines.
• Develops guidelines and precedence for future estimates by researching historical data and compiling summary reports.
• Accurately prepares estimates as required.
• Exercises discretion and independent judgment in reviewing proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope.
• Determines required contents of estimates and evaluates historical data to project unit and man-hour figures.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Communicates company and project policies, procedures, and standards.
• Maintains a favorable impression of the company with external customers through professional and courteous interactions.
• Completes internal administrative organization responsibilities and documentation, including project logs, files, records, reports, and estimates.
• Develops and creates diaries, submittals, RFIs, contracts, permits, price quotes, purchase orders, work orders, invoices, traffic control plan design, and quantity take-off materials.
• Assists in developing written Construction Program guidelines relating to Teichert policies.
• Takes ownership of managing career, professional growth, and contribution to Teichert Construction.
• Works closely with engineering services, field operations, and/or estimating on work performance and productivity.
• Gains exposure to and contributes to multiple areas of the company.
• Communicates personal and professional goals and objectives with the ultimate result of progressing from a Project Engineer into an Engineering Services, Field Operations, or Estimating role.

Key Relationships

• Reports to: Area Manager, General Superintendent, Estimating Manager, or Engineering Services Manager
• Direct Reports: None
• External Clients: Material suppliers, equipment suppliers, subcontractors, owners, developers, consultants, private customers, public agencies, state and federal regulatory agencies, A/E representatives
• Internal Clients: Area Manager, General Superintendent, Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, Estimators, Estimating Manager, Administrative Manager, Accounting Office Assistant, Cost Analysts, and Dispatch

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of technical training and related experience.
• Project Engineer I: 0–2 years of experience; Project Engineer II: 2+ years of experience.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug, alcohol, and background investigation.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain and maintain required company auto insurance limits.
• Current on all company-required safety training.
• Ability to preserve confidential and proprietary information and successfully avoid conflicts of interest.
• Knowledge of drafting and ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to utilize computer-aided systems and equipment to calculate material quantity requirements.
• Working knowledge of construction equipment, materials, techniques, and required standards applicable to discipline.
• Knowledge of company’s Standard Operating Policies and Procedures.
• Occasional overnight travel.

Skills

• Relationship Management
• Business Acumen
• Communications
• Organization and Management
• People Development
• Technology: Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, AGTEK, SureTrak
• Technical competence in construction

Equipment Used, Physical Demands, and Work Environment

• Equipment Used: Personal computer, telephone, pagers, drafting board, digitizer, plan scanners and copiers, plotters, personal protective equipment
• Physical Demands:
  • Sitting for long periods of time working on a computer as well as driving to and from job sites, client offices, agency headquarters, and the like.
  • Job site visits require walking on uneven ground, climbing, bending, stooping, and crawling in confined or enclosed spaces.
  • Some lifting of materials and equipment up to 50 lbs.
  • Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • May work long hours during peak seasons.
• Work Environment:
  • Typical office environment with adequate temperatures and lighting, low levels of noise.
  • Exposed to job site conditions which can include loud noise, dust, fumes, and extreme weather conditions prevalent at the time.
  • May work various shifts or hours, including early mornings, dusk, or evenings.

Pay

Base Salary Range: $80,000.00 – $112,000.00

The range displayed reflects the range the company reasonably expects to pay for the position. The actual base salary is subject to variation due to the role, level, geographic location, relevant education, training, or experience, among other factors.