Project Engineer (Job Order Contract Construction Market

Project Engineer

Leopardo Construction is looking for a Project Engineer to join our busy Job Order Contract market downtown Chicago! The Project Engineer role is ideal for candidates looking to learn and build their career in a fast-paced environment. Project Engineers have the opportunity to work on exciting projects while gaining exposure to all facets of the construction industry.

As a member of the project management team, the Project Engineer is responsible for assisting and supporting Estimating, Project Management and Field Operations Departments in planning, directing and coordinating designated project activities to ensure all goals and objectives are met. This role will learn all facets of the construction process to allow progression to the position of estimator, project manager, or superintendent.

The Project Engineer will participate in Leopardo's structured training, which includes completion of the assigned rotational learning plans, to gain a clear understanding of Company policies, procedures, philosophies, and the overall construction process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor and achieve goals to include overhead, profit, general conditions, self-performed trades, total client satisfaction and profit projections / job cost maintenance.
• Monitor a detailed master construction schedule utilizing Asta. Track critical dates of all activities affecting the project completion (Owner, Architect, Consultants, Contractor, Subcontractors, Municipalities, Equipment Suppliers, Site Due Diligence, etc.) and provide updates as required.
• Obtain permits, insurance and bonds.
• Review and process submittals, shop drawings and RFI's. Follow up with architect / subcontractor to expedite approvals. Establish, maintain and update logs that meet Company or Owner's specifications.
• Coordinate and/or participate in pre, weekly (e.g. OAC, MEP Coordination, Pre-installation, etc.) and post construction meetings. Prepare meeting minutes. Outline all items discussed, indicating the status of each, and assign responsibility and date for completion of open items. Coordinate MBE / WBE compliance monitoring, update and report as required.
• Negotiate with and procure Subcontractors and Suppliers. Generate subcontracts / purchase orders, and gather and review monthly applications for payment. Ensure BIM, LEED and Design/Build subcontract language is included, if necessary. Track status on subcontracts, insurance and bonds.
• Generate and maintain project documentation for BIM (Building Information Modeling). Conduct model mediation /clash detection.
• Review LEED construction deliverables for LEED seeking projects.
• Determine subcontractor work completed to date, on a project, and generate monthly billings / sworn statement to owner.
• Verify, price and prepare change order documentation. Maintain change order log to review weekly status of changes.
• Project completion closeout documentation. Compile as-built drawings, warrantee letters, O&M manuals, and other documents to complete the closeout package.
• Ensure correct setup and maintenance of filing and archiving systems.

Education / Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from four-year College or University in construction, engineering or architecture related fields; or, equivalent training and related experience.
• Prior industry experience as a Project Engineer or Intern preferred; field and/or estimating experience is a plus.
• Understanding of basic construction technologies such as: scheduling software, financial comprehension, digital model navigation; ability to read and understand blueprints is a must.
• Awareness of project management and accounting software;
  Viewpoint is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
• Vision Program
• Short term/long term disability
• 401k + matching plan
• Generous PTO including Paid Holidays and Volunteer PTO, Time & Donation Matching
• Identify theft protection
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group accident insurance, legal services, pet insurance, 529 College Savings Plan

Leopardo considers many factors when determining actual salary including experience, education, unique skillsets, abilities, market, geography and business needs. Salary range: $70-80k. This position is eligible for annual discretionary bonus. Leopardo does not discriminate based on any protected category with respect to wages.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:
Must have a valid driver's license. OSHA 30 Hour certification and LEED GA accreditation are a plus.