Senior Project Engineer (Traveling)

Nature of Work

Support and assist the project manager in assuring timely project completion. Duties may include developing schedules, budgets, progress reviews, billings, bids, change orders, submittal lists and reports. Interface with subcontractors, owners, vendors, and company personnel to coordinate efficient completion of a project.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Create project management & superintendent documentation including schedules, material purchases, cost management, progress charts, labor allegation, etc.
• Cookordination/communication with owners, vendors, crews, subcontracts, architects, and suppliers to facilitate timely project completion.
• Assist with labor forecasting and project billings.
• Conduct workplace inspections assessing quantity & specification/quality, percent completion by subcontractors, & safety compliance.
• Develop operations and maintenance manuals and as-builts as required.
• Exercises initiative or, as directed, perform additional duties to meet the needs of the organization.

In addition to the above responsibilities, this position will be responsible for the following:

• Provide mentorship/training to less experienced team members

Fiscal Responsibility

• Assumes responsibility for day-to-day financial management of assigned scope of responsibility by understanding the budget process, accurately forecasting and limiting month-to-month fluctuations.
• Maintains fiscal records and follows procedures to ensure effective and efficient operations.
• Understands business plan and manages financial goals.
• Makes operational decisions in light of broader financial goals and constraints.

Influencing Others

• Inspires a sense of team in the work environment.
• Utilizes communication and conflict resolution skills to help foster teamwork and collaboration.
• Demonstrates a positive and professional attitude, maintaining composure under pressure.
• Helps communicate and explain goals.
• Encourages and motivates team performance and productivity in support of the supervisor’s direction and leadership.
• Reviews scheduling and work assignments to assist supervisor with effective resource management.

Qualifications

• Positive, self-motivated professional with good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Solid communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to understand and implement best practice standards.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt to change and stress in the work environment and manage competing demands while maintaining high performance levels.
• Ability to be proactive and resourceful when issues arise.
• Ability to follow-up on inquiries in a timely manner.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to build relationships with team members and clients.
• Ability to learn and use a variety of company-related software, tools and systems necessary to meet business needs.

Education

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college/university or equivalent experience.

Experience

• 1 year or more of related work experience preferred.

Other Technical Experience

• May meet this requirement as determined by local management.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• May require periods of overnight travel.
• Normal office environment.
• Periods of time walking on construction sites.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Frequent activity: sitting, viewing, and typing on computer screen.
• Sometimes activity: standing, walking, bending, reaching above shoulder, climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling.
• At times will be required to use a ladder and work at tall heights (i.e. roof top, access ladders, scissor-lift, scaffolding).

Working Conditions

• Safety-sensitive position that requires extreme focus and attention to safety hazards and safety protocols.