Construction Project Engineer

Assist Project Manager(s) and Superintendent(s) in coordinating the activities of a project to ensure cost, schedule and quality standards are met. Exercise independent judgment related to day-to-day administration of projects.

• Assist in the preparation of proposals and presentation materials and attend presentations as needed.
• Assist in obtaining pricing for the development of cost estimates.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of construction project schedules.
• Assist Superintendent with the implementation of job site safety procedures, notifications, signage, supplies and equipment.
• Assist Project Manager in communicating effectively with the Owner, coordinating team meetings, completing contract documents, and reviewing consultant and contractor pay applications.
• Draft meeting agenda for all project meetings.
• Attend all reoccurring OAC and trade meetings and prepare minutes.
• Assist Project Manager in verifying submittal conformity to specs.
• Maintain document control, including reviewing, understanding, logging and distributing the following:
  • Request for Information (RFI)
  • Submittals
  • Document and Plan Distribution Log
  • Addenda Log
  • Permit Log
  • Contract Documents
  • Project Cost Reports
  • Change Proposals
  • Change Orders
  • Architect’s Supplemental Instructions (ASI)
  • Safety Log
  • Contract Close-out Documentation (i.e. close-out manual)
  • Punch Lists
  • Close Out Log
• Assist the Project Manager and Superintendent in coordinating the work of each trade.
• Review contractor changes and design professional additional service requests.
• Support Project Manager in the preparation of daily and monthly reports.
• Assist in the development of punch lists and the follow-up necessary to ensure timely completion of punch list work.
• Assist Project Manager in obtaining required plans checks and permits for the work and in coordinating required inspections by appropriate inspectors.
• Develop and maintain professional working relationships with existing clients and assist the business development team with marketing efforts to acquire new clients and project opportunities.

• 2+ years of Project Engineer experience in the construction management industry is preferred but not required
• Knowledge of construction principles, techniques, and procedures
• Ability to read architectural plans and specifications
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word, and other construction related software
• Ability to effectively present information in oral, written and graphic form
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, staff and outside entities
• Strong organizational skills and ability to evaluate information to proactively find solutions
• Engineering, Construction Management, or Architectural Degree, or equivalent experience