Project Engineer - Federal Construction

About the role

The Weitz Company is currently accepting applications for an outstanding Project Engineer to join their Federal business unit. This role is responsible for various functions throughout the duration of assigned projects including planning, buyout, management, and closeout. The Project Engineer actively assists the project team in monitoring project status and identifying issues that may impact the project schedule and/or budget.

Responsibilities

• Organize, review, update, maintain and post construction documents and drawings
• Collaborate with project team to complete requests for information (RFI)
• Review submittals and other project documents for accuracy against plans and specifications
• Absorb inspections, compliance audits and the non-conformance log
• Maintain and distribute accurate project logs (i.e. buyouts, subcontractor material status reports, submittals, RFIs)
• Understand scopes of work to be included in subcontracts and/or purchase order agreements
• Track subcontractor requests for change; solicit pricing and draft change orders within delegated authority
• Attend regular project meetings; record and distribute meeting minutes
• Obtain closeout information; gather punch list items; prepare as-built drawings; assist with warranty process

Requirements

• Industry related college degree is required
• A minimum of two (2) years of project engineering experience is required
• Previous construction internship experience is preferred
• Federal Contracts experience is preferred, NAVFAC/USACE experience a plus

Qualifications

• Good engineering and construction management skills are important
• Individual must have good communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with the owner, architect, and The Weitz Company project team
• A high level of integrity is required
• Good time management and project organization skills are essential
• Microsoft Office proficiency is important

Skills

• Good engineering and construction management skills are important
• Individual must have good communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with the owner, architect, and The Weitz Company project team
• A high level of integrity is required
• Good time management and project organization skills are essential
• Microsoft Office proficiency is important

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Rewarding Bonus Program
• Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
• Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Provisions 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fully Paid Parental Leave
• Voluntary Products including Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
• Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards
• Competitive Pay
• Rewarding Bonus Program
• Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
• Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Provisions 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fully Paid Parental Leave
• Voluntary Products including Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
• Corporate Wellness Program with Welln