Senior Project Engineer - Charlotte, NC

About the role

rand* construction corporation is an award-winning, woman-owned national commercial contractor specializing in tenant interiors, retail, restaurants, and building renovations. Founded in 1989, rand* has grown from a small interiors firm to a multi-market construction company offering a wide range of services to national and regional clients.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage certain aspects of a project, as determined by Project Manager (PM) or Senior Project Manager (SPM)
• Time spent on project sites coordinating with the superintendent and helping manage trades and work in place
• Facilitate trade coordination onsite
• Develop basic project/breakout schedules
• Train and manage PEs on key tasks such as meeting minutes; RFI review/evaluation; and timely issuance and receipt of workflow processes
• Evaluate and manage RFI and submittal distribution
• Assist assembling prime contract exhibits
• Identify cost and schedule impacts through material tracking log
• Support PM in subcontract creation and administration for MSAs and subcontractor agreements
• Maintain and update COIs throughout project
• Enforce, lead and follow rand* jobsite safety and cleanliness standards
• Review and approve subcontractor invoices with oversight of PM
• Generate basic estimates for change order work and / or small service projects
• Review, vet and compile all costs related to owner change orders for review by PM
• Establish peer relationships with construction managers, architects, building management teams
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client, owner, architect, and project team on service jobs

Requirements

BS in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management is preferred

Familiarity with project management and project sequencing

Understanding of field trades duties and responsibilities

Ability to negotiate with subcontractors

Effective time management skills

Excellent analytical and quantitative skills

Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with clients, building owners, building managers, consultants, architects, and fellow employees

Knowledge and familiarity with contracts

Basic understanding of finance principles including job cost, revenue, budgets and cash flow

Computer knowledge and efficiency, including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and Procore

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications

Must have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in project engineering

Experience with MS Project and Procore is preferred

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

Skills

Project management

Trade coordination

Subcontractor management

Cost estimation

Contract administration

Team leadership

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible work schedule

Professional development opportunities

Pay

$75,000 - $100,000 annually

Schedule

Full-time

Physical Job Demands & Working Conditions

This position is located in Charlotte, North Carolina

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. rand* is consistently ranked among the best companies to work for, and we aspire to be the most respected and renowned builder for excellence, leadership, integrity, and unsurpassed value.