Project Engineer, Civil Engineering

PROJECT ENGINEER The Project Engineer position is an entry-level position in the project management career path. Responsibilities including: assisting in project management tasks as assigned by project management team and development of skills and progressively take on more responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

Bachelor's degree or four years of relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree

Some Internship, education or field experience

Preferred:

Estimating and field experience

Scheduling experience

Bilingual with the ability to communicate in both Spanish and English

Skills:

Strong collaboration and communication skills

Thorough and detail-oriented

Ability to prioritize and multi-task within time constraints

Self-starter and motivated with minimal supervision

Strong computer skills, including Excel Good verbal and written communication skills and computer skills.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Pursuit, Preconstruction and Business Development Assist pursuit team in understanding prospective projects and requirements

Participate in QA/AC page turn sessions

McGough Self-Performed Work Understand self-perform capabilities

Understand warehouse equipment, rentals, small tools and services

Estimating and Bidding Perform quantity take-offs Assist project team in soliciting and reviewing subcontractor bids Assist in performing trade scope reviews

Scheduling

Assist superintendent and project manager with Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling

Learn and understand Last Planner system

Participate in daily/weekly work planning

Project Documentation Review all drawings and specifications

Upload/Download electronic documents and create shortcuts

Draft and process Requests for Information (RFI)
Review and process shop drawings/submittals

Participate in BIM coordination meetings

Assist in obtaining any LEED documentation

Subcontract Management Assist project team in reviewing and processing subcontractor change requests

Assist project team in reviewing subcontractor invoices

Cost Control Understand change document types and appropriate uses (CCDs, PRs, ASIs, etc.)Assist superintendent in tracking labor costs

Assist superintendent with material procurement and cost coding

Collect and report cost history data as directed

Project Meetings Attend all project and company safety meetings

Attend foreman’s meetings and draft meeting minutes

Attend construction coordination meetings and draft meeting minutes

Participate in start-up meetings

Participate in PACE meetings

Post-Construction Participate in punchlist process and monitor progress

Assist superintendent and project manager in preparing final as-built plans and documentation

Other Responsibilities Actively contribute as a member of the North Dakota Regional Team, collaborating to support shared goals and objectives

Participate in company business development activities (client functions, design firm open houses, conferences, etc.)Establish relationships with clients, architects, engineers, consultants and subcontractors

Attend and participate in project management and other company meetings

Attend any training – personal and/or professional development – that is relevant to the position

Attend company-sponsored events

Support and follow standard of work Participate in Lean events and support the McGough Way Other responsibilities as assigned OFFICE AND TRAVEL Regular travel to jobsites is necessary

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position involves sitting for extended periods of time at employee’s work station and during meetings as well as while traveling, either by plane or car. Employee needs to be able to lift up to 20 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects; dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse; ability to hear and speak clearly; and ability to distinguish between colors on graphs and charts.

Occasionally, employee will be required to visit construction jobsites which may expose the employee to dirt, dust, uneven surfaces, outdoor weather conditions and extreme temperatures.