Project Engineer (Construction)

Responsibilities

• Aid in project pre-construction planning, including organizing and facilitating meetings.
• Support project buy-out and estimating efforts, such as value engineering, constructability reviews, and logistics planning.
• Assist in procurement activities, track long lead times, and coordinate materials and owner-supplied equipment.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager, Superintendent, and subcontractors to coordinate, create, update, and distribute project schedules.
• Maintain and coordinate the review, approval, and distribution of project documents, including project logs, submittals, shop drawings, transmittals, and current drawings.
• Support the Project Manager with project responsibilities, including overseeing schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate and communicate with owners and consultants, prepare status reports, and hot lists.
• Work with Hillwood Investment Properties and Hillwood Properties to meet goals and client requirements.
• Coordinate with government and municipal agencies for permit submissions and approvals.
• Provide technical information to project supervisors to ensure compliance with applicable codes, drawings, and specifications.
• Ensure project quality control by inspecting work and ensuring compliance with plans and specifications.
• Participate in project closeout activities, including punch list management, O&M package creation, and system start-up procedures.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Strong organizational skills, with keen attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop and maintain relationships with executive-level clients and internal teams.
• Proficiency in construction management software, estimating tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional analytical skills, particularly in budgeting, estimating, and cost analysis.
• Effective problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve issues efficiently.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with an open and willing attitude and eagerness to learn.
• Proficient in reading, understanding, and applying blueprints and job specifications; understands construction methodologies.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in building construction science, Construction Management, Construction Technology, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with construction project management software is strongly preferred.
• Preferably 1-5 years of experience, ideally gained within commercial general contractor in an estimator, project engineer, or related position; recent graduates will also be considered.
• Relevant internship experience in commercial or industrial construction, estimating, or project management will be considered for candidates with less full-time experience.
• Exposure to fieldwork, project coordination, and construction processes through internships, co-op programs, or academic projects is highly desirable.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in construction management software.
• Exceptional analytical skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Leadership abilities.
• Proficiency in reading and understanding blueprints and job specifications.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Accounts (HSA) dependent on plan elections.
• Paid time off, holidays, and floating holidays.
• Paid parental and family caregiver leave.
• Mental health and wellness resources.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Additional programs to support Associates and their families.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD