Project Engineer, Site Manager

Overview

As a Project Engineer I, you will play a key role in supporting the Production Team by coordinating all stakeholders involved in the construction process. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will assist Site Managers and/or Site Superintendents with the day-to-day management of residential construction projects, ensuring efficiency, communication, and foresight in all tasks. The ideal candidate is proactive, able to multitask, and thrives in high-pressure environments.

Overview

As a Project Engineer I, you will play a key role in supporting the Production Team by coordinating all stakeholders involved in the construction process. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will assist Site Managers and/or Site Superintendents with the day-to-day management of residential construction projects, ensuring efficiency, communication, and foresight in all tasks. The ideal candidate is proactive, able to multitask, and thrives in high-pressure environments.



Key Responsibilities

• Project Coordination:
• Support the Site Managers/Superintendents in coordinating all phases of construction, ensuring seamless communication and execution.
• Assist in setting up job sites, ensuring proper signage, safety equipment, and overall readiness for the construction process.
• Oversee project storage and manage the security camera system, including coordinating with the Marketing on timelapse cameras.
• Documentation and Administration:
• Create and maintain field binders for the Site Managers/Superintendents.
• Assist in preparing meeting agendas and taking minutes for project-related meetings.
• Manage the processing of change orders, purchase orders, and other project-related administrative tasks as directed by the Site Managers/Superintendents.
• Assist in the coordination of client-supplied items, ensuring timely procurement through Fohlio.
• Set up new subcontractors in Builder Trend and handle subcontractor onboarding.
• Scheduling and Communication:
• Coordinate key project phases with the Marketing Team, including Matterport scans at specific stages (before demo, radiant flooring, before insulation, before client handoff).
• Work with the Marketing Team to send neighborhood notification letters before starting new projects.
• Assist Site Managers/Superintendents with project punch lists and warranty walks to ensure client satisfaction and project completion.
• Field Support:
• Ensure the job site is set up with all necessary tools, signage, and safety equipment.
• Coordinate on-site activities and provide support to Site Managers/Superintendents as needed.
• Manage on-site logistics and assist in maintaining project timelines and schedules.
• Change Management:
• Assist Site Managers/Superintendents in processing and managing change orders.
• Ensure change orders are documented, tracked, and integrated into project plans and timelines as needed.

• Education:
  
  Degree in Engineering preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 2 years of experience in construction.
• Skills:
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Proficiency in construction management platforms such as Builder Trend and Fohlio is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Familiarity with Plan Grid and Bluebeam a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

• Able to work on-site under various conditions, including exposure to weather, deconstruction, excavation, and structural phases.
• Ability to safely navigate construction sites, including ascending/descending stairs and ladders.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. safely.

• Opportunity to work on diverse residential construction projects with room for growth and leadership development.
• Exposure to cutting-edge construction technologies and project management practices.