What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer - SETT position at Dragonfly LP?
About Dragonfly Group - www.dragonfly-grp.com
The heart of a startup and the stability of an established company... Dragonfly Group is a hybrid real estate solutions company, focused on creating a new and exceptional living experience. We have an integrated system of properties, technologies and services designed to improve the real estate market and re-inventing the home.
Dragonfly Group was founded in 2009 by technology entrepreneurs to bring an inventive spirit to real estate development. Our properties benefit from our modular building system (VERT), autonomous home technologies (ADOMI) and high-performance building approach. Dragonfly Group builds community through modern urban design accessible to all.
Dragonfly Group is a family of companies made up of individuals who take pride and ownership in everything they do. We value exceptionalism, integrity and innovation as we work to redefine living experiences for all.
About Sett LLC
Sett is a full-service Innovative general contractor which specializes in residential, mixed-use and multi-family construction services with a focus on technology and modern techniques. At Sett you can expect challenging, yet rewarding work with stability and career development opportunities. The company is high growth stage and teaming with the other Dragonfly Group Companies to build differently, with innovation in mind.
Job Description
Sett, LLC is seeking a Project Engineer to support and coordinate with our construction team to effectively turn blueprints into finished structures. The ideal candidate will be a motivated professional and will have experience organizing the acquisition of materials, directing equipment and workers, managing the budget, executing work, and ensuring that the completed structure meets our quality standards and is in compliance with building codes and laws.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Attend and document project meetings (write minutes)
- Set up and maintain project filling system
- Update and maintain all sets of drawings, specifications and submittal logs
- Evaluate contact documents and prepare RFI’s
- Evaluate and understand basic construction means and methods
- Prepare and maintain submittals and shop drawings
- Prepare detailed “Release for Fabrication” packages to vendors
- Perform expediting functions
- Coordinate the freight, shipping, deliveries, and unloading logistics
- Purchase and estimate as required
- Prepare and document extra work orders
- Review and assemble change order submittals and quantity surveys
- Compile contract close our documents (O&M manuals, as builts, etc.)
- Document punch list work
- Code Accounts Payable Workflows as assigned
- Verify original estimate quantities for labor cost reports
- Report quantities in place and maintain labor cost reports
- Maintain a site specific safety plan and pre-task planning process, including audits, meeting, training, etc.
- Complete other responsibilities as assigned
- Acting as liaison with architects, subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, inspectors, other company staff and owner's representatives in resolving issues related to plans and specifications.
- Having general knowledge of all general contract and subcontract documents, as well as the job estimate. Overseeing and making decisions related to contract drawings and subcontract information. Ensuring that all drawings and specifications properly relate to the estimate.
- Managing the project budget.
- Managing submittals and shop drawings. Assessing conformance to contract specifications. Resolving any conflicts in interpretation.
- Negotiating change orders. Managing information on changes in the work; preparing an independent analysis, as required; obtaining and checking estimates for the changes from subcontractor; obtaining approval of the architect and owner; and resolving any conflicts.
- Overseeing the close-out process. Preparing final records such as RFIs, close-out records, warranties, as-builts, operation and maintenance manuals, attic stock, and spare parts, and evaluating information to insure compliance with contract documents.
- Supervising Engineering Assistants, Plan Clerks and Interns, including providing input on performance appraisals.
- Preparing scope of work documents for trades.
- Developing reports such as General Conditions Items, labor, safety, change order logs and quality control.
- Scheduling and managing subcontractor trade coordination meetings, pre-construction meetings and submittal review meetings.
Qualifications
- Engineering, Construction Management, or Architectural degree, or completion of Construction Management Certificate Program, or equivalent
- 1-3 years of construction-related experience, or equivalent
- Construction related internship experience preferred
- Field experience a plus – e.g. carpenter
- Basic understanding of construction cost accounting
- Basic estimating and scheduling skills
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to read and understand plans and specifications\
- Effective organizational skills
- Effective written and verbal English language communication skills
- Ability to use independent judgement; self-starting
- Drafting and advanced computer skills a plus
- Knowledge of virtual construction technology systems preferred