Project Engineer

This position will be based at an active job site in Cameron, LA* The McDonnel Group is a values-driven organization which views our talented team of professionals as our greatest asset. It is our mission to provide comprehensive construction services and deliver the highest standards to our valued clients. We can only fulfill our mission through our people, and their innovative and motivated approach to work. Our Project Engineers work as part of the Project Management Department, supporting the project team through thorough and consistent document creation and control, communication, and a natural curiosity for continuous building knowledge. The ideal candidate will have at least one year in Commercial Construction, be process driven with an eye for detail, and enjoy working collaboratively with others. Essential Job Functions Preconstruction Produce meeting packets and minutesGather information from trades for schedule assistanceTrack and issue all Action ItemsAssist in bid package assemblyGatekeeper; overall document controlQuantity surveys Construction Coordinate and Generate RFI’s (Requests for Information) Maintain up to date RFI logCommunicate regularly with architect for prompt return of RFI’sDistribute responses to appropriate subcontractors/suppliersPost in record documentsReview and Process all Submittals Obtain submittal dates from subcontractors/suppliers. Notify Project Manager of delinquent submittalsMaintain up to date submittal logDistribute copies of return submittals as directed by Project Manager to field and appropriate subcontractors/suppliers for coordinationMaintain and record copies of all submittalsMaterials Expediting and Tracking Track ordered material will ship per scheduleVerify materials are received per job scheduleVerify ordered material quantities were received at job siteDocument any damaged or shorted materialResolve any issues with III A through D aboveProcess Supplemental Instructions from Architect Distribute to affected subcontractors/suppliersPost in record documentsAs-Builts Competencies Education/Experience Maintain up to date record documents posted with all submittals, RFI’s, ASI’s, changes, and other field conditionsUpdate regularly Project Superintendent’s and Project Manager’s drawingsGenerate O & M ManualsProject Organization Keep Project Manager and project team informed of all issues under your responsibility.Travel may be requiredAny other responsibility assigned by your supervisorMust be a motivated team player, looking to succeedExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent organizational and time management skillsOperationally focused; detailed oriented but able to grasp big pictureExcellent people skillsMust possess a strong work ethicBachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Administration, Construction / Project Management, or equivalent required1+ years general construction experience in the commercial or industrial space Proficient with MS Excel, MS Word, and project management software; familiarity with P6 and Procore is a plusMust be able to successfully pass a pre-employment criminal, driving and drug screenMust possess a current and valid state driver’s license and a clean driving record Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties the employee is regularly required to make use of close vision to read engineering blueprints and reduced size black and white drawings, specifications, fine print, reports, schedules, estimates, spreadsheets, summaries, and other documents in either hard copy or computer monitor. Must be able to converse on the telephone and in person, use hands and fingers to write and type, prepare email messages with attached files, and use personal computers and calculators. The employee will periodically need to lift and/or carry heavy documents such as specifications and/ or equipment, weighing up to seventy-five pounds. EEO Statement The McDonnel Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Individuals who require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources.