Project Engineer (Healthcare)

About the role

The Project Engineer role is ideal for candidates looking to learn and build their career in a fast-paced environment. Project Engineers have the opportunity to work on exciting projects while gaining exposure to all facets of the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Project Management Support
• Monitor and achieve goals to include overhead, profit, general conditions, self-performed trades, total client satisfaction and profit projections / job cost maintenance.
• Track critical dates of all activities affecting the project completion (Owner, Architect, Consultants, Contractor, Subcontractors, Municipalities, Equipment Suppliers, Site Due Diligence, etc.) and provide updates as required.
• Obtain permits, insurance and bonds.
• Review and process submittals, shop drawings and RFI’s. Follow up with architect / subcontractor to expedite approvals.
• Establish, maintain and update logs that meet Company or Owner’s specifications.
• Cookordination and/or participation in pre, weekly (e.g. OAC, MEP Coordination, Pre-installation, etc.) and post construction meetings. Prepare meeting minutes.
• Negotiate with and procure Subcontractors and Suppliers. Generate subcontracts / purchase orders, and gather and review monthly applications for payment.
• Generate and maintain project documentation for BIM (Building Information Modeling).
• Conduct model mediation / clash detection.
• Determine subcontractor work completed to date, on a project, and generate monthly billings / sworn statement to owner.
• Verify, price and prepare change order documentation. Maintain change order log to review weekly status of changes.
• Prepare as-built drawings, warrantee letters, O&M manuals, and other documents to complete the closeout package.
• Ensure correct setup and maintenance of filing and archiving systems.
• Estimating Support
• Develop bid strategies whether competitive or negotiated (preconstruction).
• Formulate accurate budgets.
• Review all bid documents to create quantity take-offs using On Screen.
• Develop RFI’s as required.
• Conduct jobsite walkthroughs to verify actual field conditions.
• Develop a list of qualified subcontract bidders using the invitation to bid software to attain the per trade requirements.
• Communicate with subcontract bidders to increase coverage if necessary.
• Receive and analyze Subcontractor bids as they relate to drawings, specifications and scope of work using bid day form.
• Prepare owner budget proposal after pursuing cost-saving alternatives and value engineering.
• Participate in client presentation when required.
• Participate in preconstruction job turnover process.
• Field Operations Support
• Procure materials, and assemble / distribute a two-week look-ahead schedule that coincides with the detailed master construction schedule.
• Maintain daily logs, which document day-to-day job activities.
• Initiate a project safety plan and monitor EH&S initiatives.
• Walk jobsite daily to review conditions / progress and assist in completing audits, inspections and daily logs.
• Initiate job specific QC plan and monitor initiatives.
• Review plans and specs. Maintain construction documents on site by logging the drawings, sketches and bulletins. Post and process ASI’s, bulletins, CCDs, etc.
• Participate in coordination and pre-installation meetings.
• Ensure final inspections and tests are timely.
• Generate field documentation to assist the LEED Project Coordinator in final submission to approving authorities.
• Manage self-perform trades and monitor budgeted versus actual cost for self-performed work.
• Generate punch list, determine responsible subcontractor for each item and follow up with subcontractor(s) to ensure timely completion.
• Monitor and record project hiring requirements. Daily and monthly records must be maintained along with payroll certifications.
• Work on site and interact with clients, owner’s reps or end users/unit owners as required by a project.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year College or University in construction, engineering or architecture related fields; or, equivalent training and related experience.
• Prior industry experience as a Project Engineer or Intern preferred; field and/or estimating experience is a plus.
• Understanding of basic construction technologies such as: scheduling software, financial comprehension, digital model navigation; ability to read and understand blueprints is a must.
• Awareness of project management and accounting software; Viewpoint is a plus.

Qualifications

• Education / Experience Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree from four-year College or University in construction, engineering or architecture related fields; or, equivalent training and related experience.
• Prior industry experience as a Project Engineer or Intern preferred; field and/or estimating experience is a plus.
• Understanding of basic construction technologies such as: scheduling software, financial comprehension, digital model navigation; ability to read and understand blueprints is a must.
• Awareness of project management and accounting software; Viewpoint is a plus.

Skills

• Basic construction technologies such as: scheduling software, financial comprehension, digital model navigation; ability to read and understand blueprints is a must.
• Understanding of project management and accounting software; Viewpoint is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
• Vision Program
• Short term/long term disability
• 401k + matching plan
• Generous PTO including Paid Holidays and Volunteer PTO, Time & Donation Matching
• Identify theft protection
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group accident insurance, legal services, pet insurance, 529 College Savings Plan

Pay

Salary range: $70-80k. This position is eligible for annual discretionary bonus.

Schedule

Full-time

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
• Vision Program
• Short term/long term disability
• 401k + matching plan
• Generous PTO including Paid Holidays and Volunteer PTO, Time & Donation Matching
• Identify theft protection
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group accident insurance, legal services, pet insurance, 529 College Savings Plan