Project Engineer

Operations Department

Position Description

The Project Engineer is responsible for management and implementation of construction project controls, project administration, document management and technical coordination of work on a given project.

Reports to: Project Manager and/or Project Director

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Develop a comprehensive working knowledge and understanding of the contract documents (including the Company contract with the client, plans, specifications and applicable codes).

- Ensure strict adherence to safety, ethics and compliance requirements at all times.

- Overall responsibility for communication of information amongst all project team members.

- Coordinate and maintain procedures with the design professionals, consultants, owner and subcontractors for information flow, approvals, meetings, reporting, applications for payment, etc.

- Work with preconstruction, estimating and purchasing in development of Guaranteed Maximum Price or initial project budget. Coordinate preconstruction efforts as it relates to Project Engineering and the specific project needs.

- Conduct thorough construction document reviews and examine all documents for constructability and QA/QC. Bring all concerns to the attention of the appropriate design professional for resolution.

- Participate in preparation of various studies, recommendations for materials and methods, and cost estimates.

- Work with Project Manager in development of scopes of work for Source Subcontract Development.

- Prepare a detailed contract items list including all significant items required for the construction of the project. Develop trade scope of work documents for bid packages, major material and equipment purchases.

- Prepare a procurement schedule for subcontractors, major material and equipment purchases to ensure timely buy-outs and overall compliance with the construction schedule is maintained.

- Support the supervising Project Engineer or Project Manager in managing the financial status of the project including preparation of project status and accuracy of financial reports.

- Participate and document all job meetings, owner-architect and coordination meetings.

- Manage the subcontract change order process including review of subcontractor estimates, negotiate change orders, obtain required owner approvals and preparation of subcontract change orders.

- Manage document control and design updates of the project to include posting and publishing of design updates, changes, revisions and notifications.

- Process pay applications to the client as well as subcontractor pay applications

- Manage project close-out, including securing warranties, guarantees, and acceptance of work, subcontract and vendor close, final payment and records retention.

- Coordination of field activities performed by subcontractors when required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Construction Management, Engineering or Technical related Degree: and/or a minimum of five (5) years of Project Supervision/Engineering experience in Commercial General Contracting or Construction Management
• Possess experience in Construction Cost Estimating, Purchasing, Scope Development, Project Engineering and Subcontractor coordination
• Possess experience in Project Scheduling development and implementation
• Possess strong verbal and communications skills
• Proficient in computer applications, including Microsoft Office Software and other required administrative software for Project delivery
• Minimum OSHA 10 Hour Training
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills
• Able to function successfully in a face paced, team atmosphere

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Performance of job duties may require climbing temporary or permanent stairs, passenger usage of construction hoists/elevators and climbing ladders
• Work Environment may include existing on high elevated surfaces such as roofs, elevated platforms, swing stages, loud machine/equipment influenced areas, areas with high decibel banging and dust particles