Project Engineer, Civil Engineering

Job Description

DPR Construction is seeking a project engineer with 2+ years of commercial construction experience. The project engineer will work on commercial projects within our core markets: healthcare, higher education, advanced technology, life sciences, and commercial. The project engineer will work closely with all members of the project team and will be responsible for the following:

• Participation and application of DPR’s Environmental Health and Safety Plan to constantly maintain injury‑free environments, including performing weekly safety audits.
• Understanding and enforcement of contracts, including between DPR and subcontractors as well as DPR and the owner.
• Assist the superintendent and project manager in the implementation of DPR policies and the execution of the project.
• Organizing the duties of other engineers, field office coordinator, project accountant, and other assigned project staff, providing direction, prioritization, and performance feedback.
• Participation in trainings and company meetings to facilitate individual and company growth.
• Organizing and electronically archiving project files for easy access by the project team.
• Preparation, monitoring, and updating project schedules; working with the superintendent to reduce project constraints’ impact on the schedule.
• Preparation, maintenance, and implementation of various document control entities such as daily reports, material procurement logs, submittal logs, as‑builts, testing and inspection logs, RFI logs, and change order logs.
• Distribution of new drawings, changes, approved submittals, RFI responses, and other project information to all affected parties.
• Identifying, assembling, negotiating, and distributing change orders to both the owner and subcontractors.
• Preparing agendas, documents, meeting minutes, and actions for various meetings including owner/architect/contractor meetings, subcontractor coordination meetings, safety meetings, and staff meetings.
• Participating in project cost control, maintaining internal records, and working with subcontractors to ensure changes are paid.
• Preparing owner billing by assembling DPR costs, reviewing subcontractor invoices, and organizing the documents per the owner’s requirements.
• Monitoring testing, inspection records, safety inspection and accident logs, and record building permit inspections and sign‑offs.

• Organized work approach with the ability to adapt and adjust as required to support the project’s current needs.
• Detailed knowledge of the assigned project scopes with a 100% hands‑on approach.
• A desire to seek out and resolve construction problems/conflicts that arise during design and construction phases.
• Goal‑oriented approach to promptly coordinate and resolve project issues within the project team, including interfacing with designers, engineers, and owners.
• Excellent listening and strong communication skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Effective participation in a team environment.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software (CMiC, Prolog, or similar), scheduling software (Primavera or similar), and BIM software (AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks or similar).
• 2+ years of experience as a project engineer, preferably within DPR’s core markets.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering or related field.
• A strong work ethic, a “can‑do” attitude and a passion for construction.

This position is salaried.

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