Project Engineer - Commercial

At McAlvain, we are looking for specific attributes that fit our culture. Candidates are required to have certain inherent character traits for all positions within the organization. Our primary focus is centered around the traits of the PERSON. Secondary to that are the technical requirements of the job. Understanding the position being applied for is important but if the attributes below do not match your character, McAlvain will not be the right employer for you. The right kind of person is vital to us because we are constantly challenging ourselves to elevate our potential.

McAlvain Construction, a Big-D Company, has an opportunity for an experienced Project Engineer - Commercial to join our team of construction professionals based in the Boise, ID area.

Project Engineer Key responsibilities include:

• Receive and review submittals
• Write and track RFI’s and process or assist in change orders
• Prepare and maintain meeting agendas and minutes
• Maintain construction drawings, provide marketing assistance as required
• Assist Project Manager and Superintendent with subcontract and schedule administration.
• Keeps up-to-date on construction drawings and as-builts.
• Prepare and manage procurement tracking logs to correlate with the project schedule and the demands of the project.
• Keeps up-to-date on submittals, RFIs and responses, project changes & work progress, especially the items that could delay project or cause a loss, if installed incorrectly.
• Maintains the electronic and hard copy project folders as requested by the project manager
• Provides the required up-to-date copies of drawings and specifications to subcontractors.
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control: Assists superintendent in verifying that all materials installed coincide with the approved submittals.
• Ensures that the project site and construction activities are being constantly documented in writing and especially in photos.
• Files hard or electronic inspection reports, test reports, etc.
• Participates in the job closeout process.
• Monitors and enforces, along with project team, safety and OSHA safety standards to maintain a safe working environment for all employees, and site visitors.
• Assists the project manager in continually monitoring job cost reports by making certain that proper quantities are entered and cost projections are accurate; also accounts for all possible subcontractor cost impacts to the budget.
• Understands the logic of a schedule and works with the project team, as requested, to ensure that the detailed construction CPM schedule is met.
• Assists the project team to create, manage, and modify subcontract agreement and/or purchase order.
• Coordinates with the project manager to track master subcontract agreements, and ensures that the office receives signed agreements back.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, or related degree
• 2 to 4 years of related experience working on commercial construction projects (or equivalent combination of education and experience.)
• Attention to detail
• A drive to build great projects   

Benefits:

• 100% Coverage for medical and dental insurance for employee plans.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly Employer Contribution
• 401k w/ match
• Life Insurance & Disability paid for by Big-D
• Voluntary supplemental plans available to sign up for as well
• PTO & Holidays

Company Attributes:

• Our vision is to create an environment for growth and outstanding careers here at Big-D.
• Over 50 Years of success and consistently ranked among the top builders in the nation by ENR for the past 30 years
• Experts in:
  • Multi-family & Senior Living
  • Commercial & Retail
  • Hospitality
  • Healthcare
  • Industrial
  • Food & Beverage
  • Concrete
• Recipients of numerous national, regional, and project awards, including “2021 Intermountain Contractor of the Year”,  “Project of the Year”, “Best Companies to Work For”, “Best Places to Work”
• While our projects have defined us in the marketplace, our employees have always been our catalyst for success. 
• Our safety team is recognized as best in class with Gold and Platinum accolades.
• Service Delivery Methodology on quality, high-profile projects:
  • Construction Management & General Contracting
  • Design Build
  • Lean & Green Building Methodologies
• Best-in-class Benefits (FREE) and Competitive Compensation

 Additional Job Information 

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Big-D Construction.