Project Engineer, Estimator

Position Description Position Summary ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Setup communication channel between client and WB (request client’s key project contacts list and submit WB’s key project contacts list).
• Request electronic CAD files or PDF files from client (convert CAD files to PDF files and store in appropriate job folder if PDF files are not provided by client).
• Submit WB “time and material rates” to client.
• Have “contract documents” printed off for appropriate team members and distribute accordingly.
• Start contract document reviewing process and submit “Request for Information” (RFI) to the client to clarify any discrepancies and/or request any further information.
• Inform effected team members of the client’s response to an RFI.
• Create detailed “cost comparisons” reports for Project Manager’s (PM) review (concrete, rebar, formwork, special equipment, etc.). These “cost comparisons” are based on the “request for quotations” generated in the subcontractor/vendor engagement phase (see below).
• Create preliminary project schedule with PM’s and Superintendent’s input and revise schedule per PM’s markups if applicable
• Submit project baseline schedule to client
• Evaluate and generate pour break/sequence plan and submit to PM for review. Submit pour break/sequence plan to client for engineer’s approval.
• Analyze site restrictions and/or type of material hoisting equipment necessary and create a site logistics plan if necessary. Submit site logistics plan to client for approval.
• Request quotation from subcontractors/vendors based on “contract documents” (concrete, rebar, post tensioning, formwork, misc. materials/concrete accessories).
• Communicate with estimating department to review bid package and determine any
• “request for quotations” that have already been generated for the project.
  
  Transmit “contract documents” to subcontractor/vendor if applicable.
• Schedule meeting with PM and subcontractors/vendors to review specific project requirements and/or quotation needs (formwork type, specifications, etc.)
• Buyout subcontractors/vendors per PM’s approval.
• Print and distribute project directory to appropriate WB team members.
• Generate and/or review subcontracts and submit to subcontractors (communicate with PM prior to submitting subcontract).
• Generate purchase orders and submit to applicable vendors
• Engage formwork, rebar, and other suppliers in shop drawing process.
• Communicate with PM to make any corrections to proposed mix designs.
• Review shop drawings for errors and send back to subcontractor/vendor to make any corrections necessary.
• Submit shop drawings, concrete mix designs, proposed materials, etc. to client for engineer’s approval.
• Track status of submittal approvals and update PM accordingly.
• Schedule delivery and setup of onsite temporary facilities (office trailer, phone, internet service, utilities, etc.).
• Communicate with superintendent to determine the actual progress and any delays being experienced onsite.
• Update project schedule on a weekly basis and transmit to PM, superintendent, client, and any applicable subcontractors/vendors.
• Collect the “field directive work orders” (FWO) from the superintendent and price accordingly (based on the time and material rates submitted to the client during pre6 construction).
• Enter FWO’s into Viewpoint
• Compile FWO’s into a “proposed change order” (PCO) within Viewpoint. (communicate with PM to determine how FWO’s need to be combined, separated, etc.)
• Distribute any newly released or revised “contract documents” to the appropriate team members.
• Assist with organizing and maintaining a filing system for drawing logs for all projects.
• Set up a standardized filing and retrieval system for field supervision records.
• Provide administrative support for WB Superintendents and Field Engineers on an “as needed” basis for those jobs without on6site office/clerical support.
• Determine if newly released or revised “contract documents” will add or subtract amount to the original contract sum. Interact with estimating department to determine change amount if any. Engage in the takeoff and pricing of any minor additions or subtractions to the contract (communicate with the PM to determine who should handle…