Project Engineer I

Kitchell is seeking an organized and detail-oriented Project Engineer with commercial project experience in Phoenix, Arizona, to build a long-term career at one of the most innovative and growth-oriented building companies in the United States.

About the role

Our ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of Project Engineer experience and will contribute to a wide range of construction management activities, supporting project execution with accuracy, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Implement assigned duties with an exceptional level of accuracy, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness.
• Review and process all submittals and RFIs, ensuring compliance with contract documents and in accordance with project needs.
• Participate, coordinate agendas, prepare minutes, and follow up on action items.
• Maintain document files and logs.
• Provide shop drawings, submittals, and material procurement updates to properly support the updating of the project schedule.
• Compile material procurement.
• Assist in the monitoring and controlling of the project schedules.
• Implement and maintain the expediting report to monitor both Kitchell's and subcontractors' material and equipment needs.
• Provide an orderly and systematic process for handling problems and information requests generated through the course of construction.
• Maintain a complete and current set of drawings reflecting all changes from the base contract documents; including change order requests, addenda, field work orders, ASIs, correspondence, and field conditions.
• Implement job start-up and close-out procedures as directed by the Project Manager.
• Fully understand the scope of all subcontracts; keep the Project Manager and Project Superintendent aware of potential challenges.
• Assist in the planning and monitoring of the quality control program as outlined in the Quality Assurance Manual, including roofing daily reports and inspections.
• Acquire a thorough knowledge of the contract documents, plans, specifications, owner's contract, and subcontracts.
• Mentor less experienced Project Engineers or Interns.
• Participate in the bid process and assist the owner and Project Manager in recording and reviewing bids.
• Prepare change order requests and agreement change orders, review for pricing and status, ensuring compliance with the prime contract.
• Maintain current scheduling information.
• Assist in preparing monthly progress payment requests to the owner, including preparation of subcontractor/vendor pre-billing worksheet.
• Chair meetings, coordinate agendas, prepare minutes, and follow up on action items.
• Coordinate and assist with regulatory inspection requests, as required.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience as a Project Engineer.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field (preferred).
• OSHA 10 certificate.
• Knowledge of commercial construction and design.
• Skilled in project management software and equipment.
• Technical knowledge, scheduling, and organizational skills.

Travel

Travel is generally limited to the Phoenix metro area.

About Us

Founded in 1950, Kitchell began as a commercial contracting business and has since grown into a diversified corporation offering a wide range of services within the built environment. These include general contracting, construction management, development, facilities management, engineering, architecture, and more. With main offices in Arizona, California, and Texas, we foster an entrepreneurial environment that prioritizes personal and professional growth through in-house education programs, mentoring, and cross-training opportunities.

At Kitchell, we emphasize internal career growth and offer outstanding benefits designed to enrich employees' physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. Benefits include company performance bonuses, discretionary stock options, incentive bonuses, health and life insurance, health savings accounts (HSA) with wellness incentives, flexible spending accounts (FSA), 401(k) plans with a 4% company match, tuition reimbursement, weight loss programs, discounted auto insurance, identity theft protection, and rewards programs.