What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer - Fire Protection position at Hill Fire Protection?
Summary:
The Fire Protection Project Engineer is responsible for executing sprinkler projects over-seeing those projects from start-to-finish to ensure a safe and on-time completion that is within or under budget.
Primary Job Duties:
Manage all aspects of a project: conduct pre-plan meetings and support field and shop to perform efficiently on project
Perform preliminary design and calculations for the bid estimates
Responsible for cost breakdown and booking of projects
Prepare pricing for materials, labor, freight, and fabrication
Obtain initial schedule and continue to monitor and update schedule
Develop initial schedule of values and submit monthly pay applications to accounting
Maintain over-billed position as well as process and collect receivables/retention timely
Account for all shop drawings, submittals, and approvals required
Produce and manage an accurate forecast of financials for project
Price, negotiate, and process change orders, as well as maintain change order log
Document all correspondence related to all project matters to avoid claims and protecting the best interest of the company and client
Handle customer reported problems and manage effective resolution
Responsible for preparing scope and quotation letters for customers
Maintain monthly estimate logs
Assist with any follow-up information with the customer as requested
Assume an active role in managing the projects in conjunction with the designer and construction superintendent
All other duties as assigned
Experience and Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Building Construction Management preferred, or equivalent experience
Other Qualifications:
Must have strong engineering problem solving skills
Demonstrated ability to meet critical deadlines
Requires an ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure and adjust to changing situations
Requires great attention to detail, accuracy, and an ability to prioritize and multi-task
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be dependable, organized and self-motivated with excellent time management and coordination skills
The Hill Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.