Project Engineer - (Multi-Family Construction)

Kittle Property Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager for 3 new Multi-Family Projects that will be located in Hardeeville, SC, Charlotte, NC and Mishawaka, IN.

Salary: $60,000 commensurate on experience

Great Benefits!

EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

Supports the organization's mission and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, respect personalization, commitment to our community, and accountability and ownership.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for the completion of engineering and construction projects by planning, organizing and controlling all elements of the project. The Project Engineer supervises all development and implementation of a project. He/she also oversees development and property management upgrades/ changes and is actively involved in any other project-related work as needed and directed by the Project Manager/Sr. Project Manager. Also, responsible to manage onsite stored material inventory, assist Project Manager and Superintendent with schedule management, issuing RFIs and reviewing Submittals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists at job site location with direction from the Project Manager and/or on-site Superintendent.
• May be asked, on occasion, to assist in unloading and receiving materials being shipped to the site.
• Collect the model #’s of the material being installed and cross reference with the specs called out via prints or spec book.
• Managing submittals including F&E logs & manage subcontractor adherence to the submittals.
• Assist the Project Manager/Sr. Project Manager in reviewing plans and specifications to create scopes of work and execute contracts, on occasion.
• Managing of project document logs to include RFI's, Submittals, Transmittals, Bills of Lading – delivery tickets, site document maintenance, including current plans and ASI documents.
• Assist in managing Owner and Architect correspondence including OAC meetings and creating of minutes.
• Managing project close out, warranties, lien releases, punch list items, attic stock products and key.
• Assist the Project Manager/Sr. Project Manager on all aspects of the project financially including contracts, projections, billings etc. as needed or requested by the Project Manager/Sr. Project Manager.
• Prepares and distributes a description and timeline of the project as directed by the Site Superintendent and/or the Project Manager/Sr. Project Manager.
• Prepares status reports and regularly monitors dumpsters, rentals, storage units, general labor), subcontractors and schedules. Allocates project resources appropriately. Keeps an accurate record and electronic database of all elements of the projects as required or requested.
• Maintains a safe, clean and productive field office environment through enforcing procedures. Maintains project integrity and reputation through compliance with state and federal regulations, required by OSHA and the local building department.
• Prepares a detailed procurement log that corresponds to the project schedule and tracks the materials for the project in line with the needs of the project schedule to ensure a positive, uninterrupted work flow. This also requires contacting subcontractors and suppliers frequently to follow up and reconfirm or adjust delivery dates as needed.
• Prepares unit turn to management acceptance sheets, attends unit walk inspections with property management and creates punch lists as required and follow up with direct communication to Project Manager/Sr. Project Manager, Site Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents throughout the unit acceptance process.
• Attends scheduling meetings and maintains the white board 3 week look ahead with input provided by the Site Superintendent and Project Manager/Sr. Project Manager.
• Attends field meeting as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• College degree in construction management, engineering or related field, preferred.
• Should demonstrate knowledge in building principles, practices and methods, environmental regulations, project management methods and workplace safety.
• Experience in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook; ProCore software preferred
• Ability to read and follow construction plans and diagrams
• Excellent communication skills a must, both verbal and written
• Must be flexible and able to work well in a fast-paced environment on the construction site.
• Planned and scheduled travel to multiple, same region job sites will be required.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• 10-hour OSHA certified (willing to train)
• First Aid/ CPR certified (willing to train)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Lifting, moving, pushing, pulling, and/or carrying items up to 50 lbs. or more
• Must be able to see well, naturally or with correction and coordinate the movements of eyes, hands and fingers
• Climbing and maintaining balance on ladders and scaffolding
• Standing and/or walking for long periods, often times over uneven or unpaved ground
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching or working at heights as required

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors
• Exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock and the general hazards that are present on active construction sites. Employee will be working in a construction job trailer environment
• Noise levels are typically moderate to loud
• Due to varied conditions, workers must know the hazards and safety requirements of each job and must wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required by the company's safety policies for every situation.