Project Engineer
About the role
The Korte Company is seeking a Construction Project Engineer to join our team in Las Vegas, NV to work within our Project Management Group. The Korte Company was founded in 1958 on the belief that professionalism, quality and value added services are fundamental to a successful company. More than sixty years later, that philosophy has earned Korte the reputation for delivering high quality, responsive services to clients nationwide. Korte pursues large construction projects from offices in St. Louis, MO, Highland, IL, and Las Vegas, NV. This role is part of the Project Management Career Path, and team members benefit from a structured Professional Development Plan (PDP) designed to support career growth. Typical growth opportunities along this path include Assistant Project Manager → Project Manager → Senior Project Manager.
Responsibilities
- Assist with creation of the master project schedule, while incorporating design, submittals, fabrication and construction activities
- Facilitate flow of information among Owners, Designers, Preconstruction, Quality Assurance, Subcontractors/Suppliers and Field divisions
- Assist Project Manager with and document project coordination meetings
- Read and interpret contracts, terms, provisions, estimates, agreements, set up sheets, reports, specifications and plans to determine processing and completion procedures
- Work with Project Manager to set schedules and expedite the submittal review/approval process
- Create, manage, process and log RFIs and submittals
- Track potential changes through the request for change (RFC) system
- Identify and document close-out procedures including a checklist
- Prepare and provide owner with warranty letters, maintenance and operation manuals
- Travel to jobsites approximately once per month
Requirements
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Self-starter and motivated with minimal supervision
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task within time constraints
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Professional in actions and appearance
- Effective interactions with owners, subcontractors, employees and assistants