Construction Project Engineer

The Construction Project Engineer is responsible for supporting all aspects of a project including estimating, bidding, subcontracts, change orders, RFIs, budget development, and invoicing. The PE will learn to drive efficient and timely completion schedules with utmost professionalism.

Responsibilities and Expectations:

• Interpret detailed construction drawings and specifications
• Communicate clearly and effectively with Subcontractors, Architects, Inspectors, and other team members
• Maintain a strong positive team environment between all project members
• Manage, orchestrate, monitor, and document all site activities on a daily basis
• Create and manage Change Order process and log
• Assist in creating schedules
• Assist in creating and managing Submittal and Procurement logs
• Assist in the review and processing of shop drawings
• Assist in creating and maintaining short-term project look-ahead schedules
• Scheduling all on-site activities and site inspections
• Manage project changes on site and be responsible for distributing current project information to all trades
• Maintain project information on site in an organized manner
• Assist in layout and coordination of tradesmen on site
• Assist in the coordination of design, engineering, and for-site utilities
• Assist in creating and managing requests for information
• Assist in managing punch-lists and project close-out documentation

Education and Experience:

• 1-5 years of proven experience at a design/build or construction related field
• Project Management Certification (PMP, MPM, etc.) preferred but not required
• Construction Management, Architectural or Engineering degree preferred but not required

Required Competencies / Qualities:

• Excellent leadership, organizational, and team communication/presentation skills
• Field experience is a plus
• Desire to develop comfort in interfacing with clients
• Passion for construction project management
• Passion for architecture and design
• Strong analytical skills
• Comfort in working independently as problem solver in a fast-paced environment
• Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills
• Strong computer skills with experience in Microsoft suite including Excel and MS Project