Project Engineer - Federal Construction

About the role

The Weitz Company is seeking a Project Engineer to join their Federal business unit. The Project Engineer will be responsible for various tasks including document organization, RFI collaboration, submittal review, inspection assistance, and more. Reporting to the Project Manager, this role involves monitoring project status, managing schedules, and assisting with closeout processes.

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
• Understand and assist with project schedule management
• 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

• Education: Industry-related college degree required
• Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of project engineering experience required. Previous construction internship experience preferred. Federal Contracts experience preferred, NAVFAC/USACE experience a plus.

Skills

• Good engineering and construction management skills
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• High level of integrity
• Good time management and project organization skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Basic computer software proficiency (primarily JDE, Procore, Asta, Bluebeam, Primavera P6)

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