Construction - Project Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for providing project support under the direction of a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager. This is a Field and/or Office position. Performs ancillary duties as required. A proficient Project Engineer typically becomes a Project Manager in 3-5 years.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

Essential Functions:

• Direct, measure, and report progress towards project goals.
• Complete knowledge of Project plans and specifications.
• Assists the Project Manager in planning work schedules and coordinating project activities to ensure the project progresses on schedule and within the prescribed budget.
• Consider and include all Health and Safety requirements applicable to the planning and coordination phases of the project.
• Advises the Project Manager of potential problems, work interferences, and schedule difficulties. Assists in circumventing/resolving such problems as required.
• Oversees day-to-day project tasks to include submittals, material requisitions, Requests for Information, Applications for Payment, and job review packages.
• Issue Purchase Orders for vendors and Subcontractors after approval.
• Coordinates Subcontractor work.
• Secures equipment and equipment rental price quotes, orders equipment, and tracks delivery.
• Visits job sites regularly and performs work inspections, checks job progress, and resolves project and contract issues.
• Prepares special reports, studies, and conducts statistical analysis per the supervisor’s request. Such items usually require research, development, and/or interpretation of data and are performed with little supervision or instruction.
• Compiles Operations and Maintenance (O&M) manuals.
• Assists with As-Built drawings preparation and submittal.
• Completes project closeout documents.
• Performs or facilitates material takeoff, estimating, and pricing procedures for changes to work scope as well as for new project estimating.
• Attends and represents the project team at various meetings.
• Creates project billing on projects monthly in accordance with approved processes under PM supervision.
• Reviews accounts receivable.
• Reviews labor productivity reports with the Superintendent and Foreman for each trade to foster effective project communication and help ensure accurate labor projections.
• Reviews and manages the project financials.
• Performs data entry tasks as necessary.
• Performs any other duties per the direction of the Project Manager or DCO.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competencies:

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to understand Contract plans and specifications.
• Ability to perform accurate estimating and buying takeoffs for mechanical/civil systems.
• Strong organizational skills and habits.
• Positive attitude and ability to work in high pace environment.
• History and ability to maintain high attendance and punctuality.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical or Civil Engineering, or related.

Experience: 

• 2-5 Years’ Experience Preferred

Skills: 

• Mastery of Microsoft Office products: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of Estimating and Construction Software
• Knowledge of Scheduling Software

Certificates & Licenses: 

• Licensing as a Professional Engineer, General Contractor, PSSC, or Mechanical Contractor is a strong plus.

Other Requirements:

• OSHA 10, HAZWOPER, FIRST AID. Competent Person- Trenching, Confined Space, LOTO

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Hearing and vision within normal ranges are essential for normal conversations, to receive ordinary information, and to prepare, inspect, or review documents.
• Activities require the ability to remain in a stationary position roughly 50% of the time and move about an office and/or work site the other half of the time.
• Occasional heavy lifting (30+ lb. / 13.6+ kg) can be expected, though exertion of up to 10 lbs. of force is more common. Need good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment (e.g., computers, mobile devices, copiers).

Other Physical Requirements:

Must wear steel-toed boots, must wear protective eye-wear, hearing protection, may work outdoors during inclement weather, ability to travel by car or plane, high frequency of computer keyboarding, high frequency of viewing a computer monitor, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in office, vehicles, and outdoor settings, in all weather conditions, including temperature extremes, during day and night shifts. Work is often performed in emergency and stressful situations. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in office settings and moderate in other situations.

This job description is subject to change at any time.