Senior Project Engineer-Mission Critical

About Alston Construction:

Alston Construction Company is a nationwide general contractor, with more than 20 offices coast to coast. For over 35 years we have delivered on our promises to our employees, clients, and business partners. We offer extremely competitive salaries, a superb benefits package, and a great place to work! In addition to routinely receiving awards for our projects and safety performance, we have also received numerous “Best Places to Work” awards! We look for passionate construction professionals who share our core values, to include: commitment, integrity, teamwork, and respect. As our CEO, Paul Little, says “In order to be successful at Alston Construction, you must enjoy seeing success in others.” If this sounds like you and what you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you!

Our top tier benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, prescription safety glasses, short-term disability, long-term disability, life  insurance/AD&D, HSA, health FSA, dependent daycare FSA, EAP, 401(k), Roth  401(k), After-Tax Roth In-Plan Conversion; paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, Tickets at Work, paid Identity Theft Protection (family coverage) and more!

Job Title: Senior Project Engineer

Job Summary:  Responsible for assisting in Estimating/Preconstruction, Project Management, and/or Field Supervision in areas such as bidding, proposal development, scheduling, project management, cost management, and field supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities will include:

The Senior Project Engineer may be involved with performing the following duties and responsibilities:    

• Perform review of all contract document provisions; assist in review of design documents for compliance to specifications and contract, subcontract documents for scope completeness, and project plans, scopes, submittals and shop drawings for specification compliance and design/constructability issues.
• Assist Project Manager and/or Superintendent with review of project proposal to determine time frame, budget, procedures, staffing, allotment of resources, and project schedule.
• Assist Estimating/Preconstruction with the following:
  • Prepare Invitations to Bid (ITBs) and solicit competitive trade proposals.
  • Development of estimates.
  • Perform quantity take-offs.
  • Proposal development.
• Assist Superintendent with the following:
  • Job site start-up.
  • Develop and maintain schedules.
  • Through use of CMiC, assist with completing accurate daily reports (including weather and subcontractor manpower reports), producing and filing project photographs, safety logs, equipment rentals, and cost coding,.
  • Coordinate Subcontractors.
  • Perform, verify, and maintain punch list.
• Assist Project Manager with the following:
  • Issue monthly payment applications (e.g., percent complete of each activity).
  • Prepare and maintain master cost breakdown, learning cost control methods.
  • Prepare notices to the owner in case of damages, delays or changes.
  • Prepare progress and final payment requests.
  • Report quantities for cost accounting.
  • Requests for Information (RFI’s).
  • Project close-out, including securing warranties, guarantees, and acceptance of work, sub contract and vendor close, and records retention.
• Participate in applicable monthly project reviews, project meetings, corporate meetings and forums.

Education, Experience, and Licensing/Certifications:

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field.
• 2-3 years of experience as a Project Engineer, or similar position, with a construction general contractor is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Valid State-issued driver’s license and satisfactory driving record and vehicle insurance which meets Alston Construction liability coverage requirements.

Alston Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.