Project Engineer

Job Description

At Burke Construction Group, we pride ourselves on continuous evolution. The driving force behind constant business growth is the presence of skilled and dedicated project engineer. As a Project Engineer, you will be involved with construction projects from conception to completion. You will operate under the guidance of the Project Manager. As such, you will have the ability to directly impact the project schedule through submittal review and coordination. You will support the financial management aspects of the project through the change management process. Above all, you will leave your imprint upon each project you touch.

Objectives of this Role

• Lead projects from requirements definition through deployment, identifying schedules, project implementation plans, including risk mitigation
• Establish and maintain relationships with appropriate client, providing day-to-day contact on project status and changes

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager and Superintendents with the planning, development and coordination of all construction activities onsite
• Maintain open and proactive communication with the project team, subcontractor, designer and developer
• Construction scheduling
• Prepare and maintain “As-Built” drawings
• Quality Control
• Assist the Project Manager by managing the project through completion.
• Proactively identify design deficiencies, schedule concerns, and other project specific issues.
• Maintain appropriate documentation throughout the project including change order logs and RFI Logs.
• Shop drawing and submittal review and coordination
• Project closeout Operation & Maintenance manuals
• Read, understand, and plan according to the work specification and contract responsibilities.
• Work with project teams to ensure proper record keeping and provide accurate reporting and metrics to support the overall program initiatives.
• Identifies required resources to achieve project goals.
• Participation in and documentation of project coordination meetings
• Review and negotiate change proposal pricing from subcontractors
• Change order documentation and associated cost reporting and maintenance
• Monitor and document jobsite safety and accident prevention
• Research and resolve drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, (RFI Process)
• Project closeout (O&M’s, Warranties, As-builts, System Demonstration)

Skills and Qualifications

• 0-3 years' experience
• Four-year Engineering or Construction Management BS degree 
• Minimum of one year job experience with a Commercial General Contractor plus education
• Strong attention to deadlines
• Ability to read construction drawings, understand construction procedures and terminology
• Must have strong presentation, interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• OHSA 30 preferred
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Suite of products