Project Engineer/Cost Engineer

Responsibilities

• Change Management
• Assist/Input all potential cost items
• Review, qualify and prepare change orders
• Process all project costs and invoices
• Responsible for updating and preparing committed cost reports(job/client specific)
• Request and obtain pricing for all changes (submittal/RFI/ Bulletins, etc.)
• Document Control
• Process submittals and shop drawings
• Log in and track Requests for Information
• Receive and route jobsite correspondence
• Maintain and distribute project documentation
• Obtain and process start-up and closeout documents
• Manage and update drawings and specifications
• Document minutes during jobsite meetings
• Archive project information at completion
• Procurement
• Aid project manager and estimator in establishing committed cost report
• Develop/ set up submittal register
• Develop required on job log (materials)
• Field Operations
• Enforce corporate safety policies on jobsite, working closely with the project manager, safety representative, and superintendent to support the project safety plan
• Provide another set of eyes for safety compliance
• Track timely receipt of required submittals/ shop drawings and samples

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in the construction industry
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or Architecture
• Ability to lead meetings
• Resourcefulness and ability to track down information quickly and accurately
• Maintains high level of professionalism at all levels
• Cost management skills
• Excellent written/oral communication and presentation skills
• Commitment to detail and strong sense of urgency
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Must be well organized and possess problem solving skills
• Positive attitude and a good sense of humor
• Negotiation experience and skills
• Ability to work in a high energy, fast paced team environment
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision