Project Engineer - Construction

Job Description

We are seeking a Project Engineer to join our general contractor company, Neeley Construction!

The Project Engineer (PE) provides a variety of project specific administrative expertise, analysis and support to both the Project Manager and Site Supervision team which requires strong organizational, investigative, intrapersonal and communicative skills. Equally important the PE illustrates a strong foundation of construction management subject matter expertise and understands escalation paths and their role within one. This role must have proven experience in supporting administrative project start-up duties, continuous construction site safety derived by project situational awareness, and an aptitude for process ownership in the areas of Requests For Information (RFIs), Submittals, Change Control, Erosion Control, Close-out Documentation and must demonstrate a visible desire to learn and adapt in other knowledge areas as called upon in a project team environment. This position plays a key role in the project team’s ability to deliver value by leveraging and consulting appropriate resources (People, Process and Technology) which collectively lends itself to personal growth and as well as both project and organizational success.

Key Responsibilities or Essential Functions to be Effective in the Project Engineer Role

Safety First

• Ensure Project Safety Manual is up to date with Project Specific forms
• Attend safety meetings, record minutes, assist with Orientation(s) and collect project site safety documentation
• Ensure first-aid kit and safety supplies are stocked and signage is posted as applicable
• Report or elevate safety concerns and/or issues to Superintendent during routine job site walks
  
  

Project Start-Up Support & General On-Going Duties

• Create, maintain, distribute project stakeholder (contact) list for project team
• Prepare and maintain timely various project tracking logs which serve as critical resource tools for project team
• Communicate using preferred methods of communication for stakeholder recipients
• Establish, manage and maintain project specific share site
• Create and maintain electronic plan set ensure synchronization with manual paper set
• Coordinate collection and sharing of project documents
• Demonstrate project specific situational awareness via active participation in meetings and job site walks
• Perform & maintain timely various record keeping duties
• Confirm project documents are complete and if applicable properly archived within established intervals
  
  

General Construction Subject Matter Knowledge

• Subcontractor Scopes, to understand who is doing what
• Building Systems, to pro-actively identify systemic conflicts as well as impact to subcontractor work
• Plans and Specifications, to identify and communicate conflicts, potential substitutions, RFI(s) and changes
• Construction Practices and Sequencing, to prioritize document collection and identify conflicts
• Project Schedule, to properly prioritize document/event processing (i.e. RFI, Submittal, Long lead items, Log Maintenance, etc.)
• Contractual responsibility and relationships with owner/architect based on contract type (i.e. GC, GCCM, Negotiated, Design-Build, etc).
• Client’s long-term facility operational needs, to identify or anticipate challenges
  
  

RFI Overall Process Owner

• Manage, draft, edit, review, submit, and communicate outgoing RFI(s) with appropriate project stakeholders
• Receive, manage, review, communicate, respond to all incoming RFI(s)
• Clarify details, sort out inconsistencies, communicate cost impacts immediately as known
• Author, update regularly, and communicate RFI log within agreed time periods
• Post RFI(s) to plan set
  
  

Submittal Overall Process Owner

• Author, manage, maintain timely and communicate Submittal Register/Schedule within agreed time periods
• Consult and distribute both open and complete submittal register
• Collect, manage, track, review and communicate Subcontractor Submittals and Resubmittals timely
• Organize, label and transmit to Owner/Architect
• Distribute and communicate issues to Subcontractors and Project Team
  
  

Change Control Process

• Consult project resources on project documents and subcontractor scope to process change documents
• Receive, log, and communicate Architect-created changes (ASIs, CCDs, etc)
• Manage and maintain associated logs
• Post change documents to plan set
  
  

Erosion Control Process

• Create and maintain Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and erosion control plan sheet
• Perform weekly site inspections
• Communicate risks and issues to Project Manager, Superintendent, and appropriate Subcontractors
• Within required frequency, draft and review key reports with Project Team; file if CESCL certified
  
  

Close-out Documentation

• Create and Manage Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Register/Log
• Track & receive subcontractor O&M creation and progress to help drive them to timely issuance
• Assemble and deliver to Owner/Architect
  
  

Qualifications

Soft Skills or Key Attributes (in no priority order and of equal weight)

• Builds Trust & Loyalty
• Readily Asks Questions and Listens to Understand
• Executes Promptly and Efficiently
• Excellent task, organization of work and time management skills
• Demonstrates Commitment and Taking Initiative to Achieve Results
• Displays Business & Professional Courtesy and Acumen
  
  

Technical Skills

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work with large amounts of complex project centric data
• Demonstrated strong computer skills including proficiency with the primary Microsoft Office applications
• Project Management software experience preferred or strong aptitude to adopt and utilize effectively
• Strong ability to clearly and effectively communicate and present (verbal or written)
  
  

Other

• Intense focus on detail and accuracy of work and time management
• Demonstrate ability to work independently and equally adapts appropriately in a team environment
  
  

Education Requirements And Certifications

• Construction experience - whether previously field or office setting.
• Bachelor’s degree, preferred but not required (Construction Management, Engineering or other degree with equivalent work experience)
• First Aid / CPR Certification (Preferred), CESL Certification (Preferred), LEED Certification (Optional)
  
  

Years Of Experience

• Three (3) to Five (5) years in Commercial Construction Industry, preferred
  
  

Company Description

Neeley Construction is a third-generation company serving Western Washington. Our main office is located in Puyallup and another office in Sequim. Even as we’ve grown since our founding in the 1950s, we are true to our roots: we know that our reputation for integrity and professionalism must be re-earned with every project.

Neeley Construction is a third-generation company serving Western Washington. Our main office is located in Puyallup and another office in Sequim. Even as we’ve grown since our founding in the 1950s, we are true to our roots: we know that our reputation for integrity and professionalism must be re-earned with every project.