Project Engineer (Norfolk, VA)

About the role

Grunley Construction is a leading general contractor specializing in high-profile commercial, institutional, and government projects in the DMV. With a reputation for excellence, innovation, and integrity, we deliver complex construction projects that meet the highest standards of quality and safety. Our team is committed to fostering collaboration and continuous improvement, ensuring that every project exceeds client expectations. Join us and be part of a company that values professional growth, teamwork, and making a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

The Project Engineer is responsible for coordination of construction and administrative duties in support of the Assistant Project Manager (APM). The Project Engineer supports the APM in managing the flow of information between the field, office, senior management and the customer to assure that components and systems are incorporated in accordance with the schedule. The Project Engineer supports the APM providing details for documents with comprehensive information is timely. Report to: Assistant Project Manager and administratively reports to a Project Manager.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business
• Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of experience in the construction industry
• Qualifications: Familiarity with at least one computer-based management software system is essential
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Must be skilled at working in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Project Execution:
  • Submits detailed procedures for the review, coordination, approval, and distribution of submittals, shop drawings, samples, etc. to the Assistant Project Manager
  • Maintains project files on subcontractors and suppliers, bid package records, plans, specifications, changes, clarifications, and as-built documents
  • Assists in the requisition procedure (i.e., review, submittal, and payment)
  • Expedites subcontractor proposals
  • Assists the Assistant Project Manager in evaluating the subcontractor requisitions relative to the actual work completed
• Schedule Management:
  • Works with APM and Superintendent on developing, monitoring, and updating project schedule
  • Supports the monitoring of the subcontractor schedule adherence
• Cost Control:
  • Supports the APM in the review of all subcontractors' schedules of value
  • Supports the APM in preparing appropriate company estimates and proposals for changes
  • Supports the APM in the appropriateness of and prepares subcontractor change orders for processing by APM
  • Supports the APM in evaluating subcontractor requisitions relative to the actual work completed
  • Works with APM, PM and Superintendent to prepare the general requisition
  • Helps the APM track general requisition through payment
• Communications:
  • Supports the APM in establishing and maintaining relationships with Owner's representative, design professionals, subcontractors, and suppliers
  • Assists the APM in managing and maintaining project specific information systems
  • Assists the APM in the coordination of site activities with office activities
  • Assists APM in communication of schedule revisions to all parties, as appropriate
  • Assists APM in communication of cost control status and issues to Grunley management in a timely manner

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored health and life insurance
• Paid time off for sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, jury duty, and vacation
• Retirement options like 401(k) plans
• Incentive bonuses
• Paid holidays
• Company training
• Tuition assistance

Pay

Salary range: $75,000.00–$90,000.00. Base salaries will be determined by skills, position, education, experience, market consideration, and geographic location. Comprehensive benefits will be discussed during the recruitment process.