Project Engineer - Federal Construction

The Weitz Company is a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

About the role

The Project Engineer is responsible for several functions throughout the duration of assigned projects including planning, buyout, management, and closeout. This role actively assists the project team in monitoring project status and identifying issues that may impact the project schedule and/or budget. The Project Engineer typically reports to the Project Manager.

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
• Assist in preparing inspections, compliance audits, and the non-conformance log
• Monitor material and equipment delivery status
• 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

• Industry-related college degree is required
• 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

Skills

• Good engineering and construction management skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with the owner, architect, and project team
• High level of integrity
• Good time management and project organization skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Ability to learn project management software (JDE, Procore, Asta, Bluebeam, etc.)

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