Project Engineer

About the role

The Project Engineer will assist the Project Manager with the setup, management, and closeout of projects at the regional office or jobsite to accomplish project objectives by planning, scheduling, and executing project activities throughout each phase to completion.

Responsibilities

• Understand and comply with all WPI policies, procedures, and corporate safety program.
• Actively participate in the safety plans and measures of the assigned projects.
• Review contract language, scope of work, and special provisions in the contract. Make sure project team members are aware of these items.
• Aid with the buyout and procurement of material, subcontractor, and engineering quotes.
• Prepare RFI's, submittals, and shop drawings.
• Support and visit assigned job sites and participate in job meetings as required.
• Price change requests and update the budget promptly.
• Prepare, review, and report weekly productions.
• Review the weekly job cost report with the project Foreman and team.
• Prepare billings and approve invoices for payment.
• Track progress and spending, ensuring the work is completed on time and within budget.
• Coverage of job schedules.
• Coverage of warranties, O&M's, and closeout on projects.

Requirements

• Ability to diagnose and process key information, recognize critical areas on the job that could impact profitability, and then actively navigate the project away from risks and liabilities for a successful outcome.
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Strong oral and written communication skills is required.
• Ability to work in team environment is required.
• Strong customer service skills are required.
• Ability to multitask, think critically, and problem-solve is required.
• Ability to learn new job skills by engaging in the technical aspects of the job and applying new skills as they are taught is required.
• Must be able to work independently, make decisions, and follow through on all assignments.
• Must possess strong organizational and computer use skills and have a high level of competency to read/write/speak English and communicate with coworkers.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Science, Construction Management, Business, Accounting, or related field.
• Experience with drywall and metal stud framing in the commercial market.
• Local to office is preferred.

Pay

Competitive pay

Schedule

Full-time