Project Engineer; Assistant Project Manager

Job Summary:

The Project Engineer assists the Project Manager in ensuring the project is completed on time, within budget, and on schedule and administrative duties.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Follows Mission, Vision, Values
• Assists with project startup
• Responsible for all information in the supervisor folder
• Travels to jobsites
• Recommends and/or analyzes material, equipment, and practices used in the project
• Collaborates to create a strategic action plan and cost estimates of materials, time, labor, and other resources required to complete the job
• Assesses the competence, capabilities, resources, and financial status of vendors
• Supports on-site Project Managers and Superintendents with administrative/field tasks
• Updates all logs including change order, gravel and concrete logs
• Performs all activities required in the change order
• Assists with closeouts goals, problem solving, logistical needs, and resource planning
• Creates comparison worksheets and gathers material quotes
• Tracks and invoices specialty equipment to appropriate cost code
• Accurately codes project invoices
• Assists Superintendent obtain all required documentation including certificates, lien wavers, disclaimers, warrantees, etc.
• Performs other related duties as assigned/needed up to and including all laborer duties

Required Skills/Abilities :

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent budgeting and cost containment skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Proficient with Pro Contractor and Blue-Beam
• Excellent understanding of construction drawings

Education and Experience :

• 4-year college degree in construction management or equivalent job experience
• Valid drivers license or State
• CPR and First Aid (Thompson will train)

Physical Requirements :

• Must be able to kneel, crouch, balance, climb, and crawl
• Must be able to traverse different types of worksites and bend, climb, stretch, and reach
• Must be able to exert physical effort, handling average weight objects up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work in a variety of environments including but not limited to concrete, dirt, fumes, and loud noise levels
• Must be able to work long hours and Saturdays when needed

Required Tools:

• Tape measure
• Boots
• Hammer

Salary: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Columbus, OH:
  Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)