Position Overview

The Project Engineer works within the Project Management Team which is responsible to plan and oversee the project to ensure a timely and cost-effective outcome. This includes budgeting, organization, implementation, and scheduling of the project. Ensure the project is constructed in a safe, ethical manner and in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws. The Project Management Team can vary greatly depending on the size and complexity of the projects, which in turn will affect the number of responsibilities the Project Engineer will be involved in.

Has a basic understanding of:

• Client Delight: Builds relationships with individuals within client organizations to coordinate work and make decisions at the appropriate level for the short-term project and long-term partnership.

• Construction Documentation: Creates documentation such as RFIs, and client correspondence on issues related to the notification provisions in contracts.

• Construction Drawings / Plans: Reads and understands construction plans and drawings and the technical specifications associated with drawings. Outlines specifications required for submission to client and ensures submittals are approved.

• Safety - Project Management Building: Promotes and supports our care for life value, ensuring adherence to safety expectations and standards for self and others’ work. This includes avoiding taking unnecessary safety risks, and being aware of conditions that affect employee safety.

• Subcontractor Management: Monitors, inspects subcontractor activities to ensure they are performing the work safely, are adhering to schedule, and are producing quality work to ensure they are in line with subcontractor agreements and our client contract obligations.

Job Description

• Works to achieve operational targets within job area, which has some impact on the overall achievement of results for the department. 
• Work is of limited scope, typically on smaller, less complex projects or task-related activities. Work is closely supervised.

• Responsible for making minor changes in systems and processes to solve problems.
• Identifies, defines, and addresses problems within the job area that are not immediately evident but typically not complex. Problems are typically solved through drawing from prior experiences or standard procedures and basic analysis.

• Communicates with contacts typically within the department on matters that involve obtaining or providing information requiring some explanation or interpretation in order to reach agreement.

• Focuses on developing and growing within role.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree – Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent - or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years prior relevant experience.
• Requires broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced education.

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