What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer - Construction position at Russo Development LLC?
Description
At Russo Development and Russo Property Management, we build more than properties - we build inspiration and purpose. As a privately held, family-owned company with over 50 years of success, our legacy includes more than 6,500 luxury apartment homes, 60 industrial projects, and a growing data center portfolio across northern New Jersey.
Our team is guided by our core CARES values - Character, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Service - which shape how we work, lead, and serve. In 2023, Russo Property Management was proud to be named the Top Management Company for Market Rate Apartments by the New Jersey Apartment Association.
If you’re passionate about quality, community, and making a lasting impact, we’d love to meet you.
Russo Development is currently seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support the Project Team in all phases of project delivery. This position will be based out of one of our development sites in Northern NJ
Position Responsibilities:
- Assist Project Management and Site Superintendent team with daily tasks as required
- Review plans and other technical documents to become familiar with project trade disciplines and project specific construction process.
- Assist PM in the development of cost estimates from time to time.
- Monitor costs and project progress and assist in monthly subcontractor AIA billing processes including compliance documentation tracking.
- Maintain control of all project documentation.
- Create, manage and track RFI’s and keep Project Management team and Site Superintendent informed on critical long lead and task dependent information.
- Maintain/update project records.
- Assist the project manager/superintendent in creating and distributing the project schedule.
- Assist project team in getting building permits for the project.
- Understand appropriate building codes/regulations.
- Coordinate project change-order management, creation and negotiation.
- Conduct and document weekly project team’s meetings/decisions.
- Assist the project team with site safety documentation and coordination.
- Assist the project team with closeout of the project.
Requirements
- BS Degree in Construction management or equivalent.
- Extensive experience with Microsoft Project, Procore and Excel.
- Work well within a team.
- Strong written and verbal skills.
- Ability to read and comprehend plans and specifications.
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills and ability to meet deadlines.
- Self-motivated and proactive.
Russo Development / Russo Property Management provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.
To all recruitment agencies: Please do not forward unsolicited resumes to representative of Russo Development / Russo Property Management unless you have been requested to work on this position, or other positions with firm.
Salary : $75,000 - $85,000
