Sr. Project Engineer

Job Summary

Construction project engineers manage construction projects to ensure they are built and scheduled according to plans and specifications. They work with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate, manage, and deliver construction work. Their goal is to complete the job on time, under budget, and without harm.

Responsibilities

• Supervise project start up, project completion, punch list identification and entire close-out process
• Provide project controls including costs, planning, scheduling, engineering, supervision and management of personnel
• Effectively communicate and coordinate with all project team members to maintain project schedule, safety, budget and quality control efforts
• Plan and organize quality processes such as work planning, pre-activity meetings, material management, incident reports and corrective actions
• Write and comprehend RFIs, potential change orders, project schedules, and other project documents
• Communicate clearly to home office, Owner, and Subcontractors
• Write contracts, negotiate scope, terms and conditions, subcontractor compliance, and owner compliance
• Manage subs in a hard-bid capacity, understanding subcontractor contract scope and holding subcontractors to their contracts
• Manage schedules, SOVs, org charts, management plans, submittal review and approval for all DIV 01 – 33
• Oversee the management and mobilization of equipment, labor and materials to include permits and other 3rd party requirements
• Run both internal project meetings as well as owner project meetings - develop content, manage BIC, etc.
• Build P6 schedules with cost and resource loading, and understand all schedule and production reports to owner and company mgmt.
• Manage sub and self-performance production with the capability of adding and removing craft staff, or modifying work plans to expedite schedule
• Manage P&L, change orders, key P\performance indicators, lead and lag measurements and vendor pay applications
• Manage T&Cs, stop work orders, VAAR, FAR, AIA and other related clauses
• Manage LEED, performance testing, TAB, commissioning of CxR/M and CxA
• Maintain relationships with owners, clients and subcontractors

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering
• 1-5 years’ experience with a hard-bid general contracting company
• A thorough understanding of construction materials, means, methods and building systems
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Office, Adobe, and Bluebeam
• Ability to work on any shift, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd, as hospital construction occurs at all hours
• Pass a background investigation and a drug test
• A desire to stay and grow with a company that will help mentor, train, and educate you

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) option
• 15 days of paid time off (PTO)
• 7 paid holidays
• Great Game of Business methodology engagement in financial and operational performance
• Immediate eligibility for bonus program through the Great Game of Business
• Company 401(k) matching contributions
• Parental leave policy
• Transportation costs covered, including parking and train fares, for employees working from our Chicago office
• Affordable and freshly made breakfast and lunch provided through our on-site meal program (Chicago home office employees only)
• Gym membership reimbursement program (Chicago home office employees only)
• Two-month sabbatical leave for employees who reach their 10-year anniversary with the company
• Access to mentorship, regular skills-based training, and leadership development programs