Project Engineer

Want to work with companies that are changing the world? LCS is focused on helping companies grow and in order to make that happen, these companies need new laboratory and technical facilities. Whether it’s a new building or the tenant improvement or build-out of an existing facility, successful project planning, execution, and closeout is a must. So, if you enjoy teamwork, project coordination, and sometimes bagels on Thursday’s, then consider a project engineer career with LCS. There’s room to grow with us too!

Responsibilities

Management

• Responsible for field and project engineering.
• Assist Project Superintendent and Project Manager in establishing the construction plan, site logistics plan, and engineering methods.
• Subcontract administration: defining scope of work, answering inquiries, monitoring progress, tracking and processing payments.
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of the project schedule and costing system.
• Responsible for quality control, contract administration, shop drawing review, submittals, scheduling, and related support functions.
• Materials procurement and expediting.
• Assist with equipment selection and rental coordination.
• Inventory control: monitoring and tracking of equipment and resources.
• Change order management: administrating, pricing, submission, and tracking.
• Coordinate and review drawings, submissions, specifications, changes, and document control.
• Ensure the quality and timeliness of construction deliverables.
• Provide high-standard results to clients.

Time Management

• Ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Schedule, mobilize and motivate construction team to deliver the best product in the shortest time possible within budgetary constraints.

Math and Budgeting

• Prepare and track progress payments and estimates.

Analytical Skills

• Ability to solve problems that come up during day-to-day operations.
• Ability to analyze data.
• Support Superintendent and Project Manager decision-making efforts that affect the project on a regular basis.
• Work together with Superintendent and Project Manager to evaluate problems and establish best-fit solutions with consideration to both the engineering and business aspects of the project.

Relationship Building

• Ability to develop both new and maintain existing client relationships.
• Maintain the company’s relationship with project architects and other consultants while encouraging other team members to develop and maintain these relationships.

Leadership

• Ability to create and support overall team morale.
• Ability to resolve conflicts.
• Be proactive in professional development.

Qualifications and Skills

Experience

• 3-5 years progressive project responsibility in construction.

Education

• BS/BA in Building Science, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.

Software

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Procore
• Project management software
• Scheduling software

Important Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Well-organized and reliable with great attention to detail.
• Ability to resolve complex issues with a “can-do” attitude.