Project Engineer, Procurement ​/ Purchasing

Overview

Req  
• Travel:
Up to 25%
• Number of Openings: 1

A Baker Construction project engineer supports field activities and assists the Project Manager with project administration on multiple small projects or on one medium to large project. Responsibilities include managing the job transition process, supporting cost and schedule management, constructability, technical evaluations, quality, safety, work planning, procurement, contract management, regulatory compliance, and related activities.

• Generate and obtain approvals of monthly billing and earned value reports.
• Develop and manage the project schedule on small or mid-sized projects.
• Analyze targets, goals, job cost summaries, and other project reports.
• Alert the Superintendent and Project Manager to project impacts related to resources and crew makeup/size.
• Generate and obtain approval of the initial budget and updates; review weekly cost summaries and advise the Project Manager.
• Estimate change orders and interface with pre-construction on original bids.
• Collaborate with pre-construction and project team to manage the job transition, communicate requirements, and develop initial procurement plans and budgets.
• Generate material quantity take-offs, scoping documents, terms and conditions, and delivery planning to support procurement.
• Prepare and review requests for proposals, solicit quotations, review quotations, and recommend procurement decisions to the Project Manager.
• Prepare field purchase orders and obtain approval of Major Purchase Orders.
• Gather and rough-in monthly financial reports and participate in project financial reviews.
• Work with the Project Manager to approve and code project invoices.
• Generate and obtain approval of technical records such as constructability reports, RFIs, inspection records, work packages, and deviation reports.
• Coordinate with the Superintendent, Field Project Engineer, and Line and Grade to generate required as-built records.
• Manage work package closure, punch lists, and project turnover; approve pre- and post-pour checklists.
• Collect documentation to identify and determine the impact of potential contract changes, disputes, and claims.
• Lead LEAN/SQP committee activities and identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensure subcontractors comply with subcontract terms and manage impact notices as needed.
• Review reports documenting compliance with prevailing wage, workforce utilization, MBE/SBE participation, and advise the Project Manager of issues.
• Interface with Safety and Risk Management to establish clinics, manage first report of injuries, and assist with worker case management.
• Follow Company Recruitment and Hiring Guidelines; may conduct new-hire orientation and process E-Verify (must be certified).
• Coordinate tracking and completion of training requirements with project management as needed.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with 2 years of experience or 6 years of construction-related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

The following competencies are needed to successfully perform this job:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents, technical procedures, and government regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of workers involved with the project.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and geometry to practical situations.
• Ability to analyze and compute mathematical differences across design stages, including development of shop drawings and cost accounting.
• Basic understanding of construction software such as Primavera, Timberline, Vista, and similar tools.
• Ability to understand, customize, and modify spreadsheets.
• Ability to direct work and evaluate strengths and weaknesses of co-workers.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to define problems, collect information, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to develop construction schedules using the critical path method.
• Ability to understand contracts, specifications, drawings, and scope of work.
• Ability to be proactive in maximizing return on investment.

At Baker Construction, we welcome those who are driven to make things happen. This is an opportunity to grow with a company that values people, integrity, and grit to achieve excellence.

Baker Construction is an EOE Disability/Veterans Employer. Applicants with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process may email hrtech or call and ask for HR.