Kitchell is seeking a organized and detail-oriented Senior Project Engineer with commercial project experience to join our team in Austin, Texas and contribute to the growth and success of our Austin region. This is an opportunity to build a long-term career at one of the most innovative and growth-oriented building companies in the United States.
Duties & Responsibilities
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Review and process all submittals and RFI's, ensuring compliance with contract documents and in accordance with project needs.
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Participates in the bid process and assists owner and Project Manager in recording and reviews of bids.
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Participates and/or chairs meetings, coordinates agendas, prepares minutes and follows up on action items.
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Prepare change order requests and agreement change orders, review for pricing and status, ensuring compliance with the prime contract.
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Provide shop drawing, submittal and material procurements updates to properly support updating of the project schedule.
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Implement and maintain the expediting report to monitor both Kitchell’s and subcontractors' material and equipment needs. .
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Maintain a complete and current set of drawings reflecting all changes from the base contract documents; including change order requests, addenda, field work orders, ASI's, correspondence and field conditions.
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Prepare monthly progress payment request to the owner, including preparation of subcontractor/vendor pre-billing worksheet.
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Implement job start-up and close-out procedures as directed by the Project Manager.
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Prepare estimated, actual and change order adjustments to the chart of accounts for Project Manager's review prior to entry into computer.
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Fully understand the scope of all subcontracts; keep Project Manager and Project Superintendent aware of potential challenges.
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Acquire a thorough knowledge of the contract documents, plans, specifications, owner's contract and subcontracts.
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Assists in preparing monthly progress payment request to the owner, including preparation of subcontractor/vendor pre-billing worksheet.
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Prepare subcontractor pre-award checklist as assigned by Project Manager.
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Assist in the preparation of subcontracts and purchase orders for review and approval by the Project Manager.
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Monitor all outstanding owner change orders and change order requests.
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Coordinate and assist with regulatory inspection requests, as required.
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May mentor less experinece Project Engineers or Interns
Education and Experience
Must meet one of the educational requirements
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Minimum of three (3) years prior experience and a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related field.
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OR a Minimum of six (6) years of work experience in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related field with no degree can be considered.
Certification Requirements
Travel Requirements
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Travel is generally limited to the Austin metropolitan area.
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Valid Drivers License with no suspension or restrictions.
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Ability to drive a motorized vehicle.
About Our Company
Founded in 1950, Kitchell began as a commercial contracting business and over the years developed new talents and enterprises, acquiring complementary businesses and expertise to remain competitive. Today, Kitchell Corporation serves as the holding entity for several companies that are integral to Kitchell's core business, as well as those that operate independently. We provide a wide range of services within the built environment, including general contracting, construction management, development, facilities management, engineering, architecture, and myriad other services. Our employees manage projects from our main offices located in Arizona, California, and Texas. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that fosters personal and professional growth through in-house education programs, formal and informal mentoring, and cross-training opportunities. At Kitchell, we prioritize internal growth and building careers from within. We consistently rank among the top places to work, thanks to our tenured staff and outstanding benefits that are designed to enrich our employees’ physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. These benefits include profit sharing, discretionary stock options, incentive bonuses, health, and life insurance, health savings accounts (HSA) with wellness incentives, flexible spending accounts (FSA), 401(k) plans, tuition reimbursement, weight loss, and tobacco cessation programs, discounted auto insurance, identity theft protection, rewards programs, and much more.
Kitchell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
