SUMMARY:
The Project Engineer works closely with and supports the Director of Construction, Superintendent, Project Manager(s), contractors, sub-contractors and other team members. The Project Engineer focuses on understanding contracts / plans / specifications / addenda / owners’ contract and subcontracts, RFIs, ASIs, change orders, meeting minutes, job closeout documentation, managing multiple tasks, producing quality work, consistently meeting deadlines and being results-driven. This position requires frequent travel to and from the office, job sites / projects, meetings, supplier/sub-contractor locations, etc.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to the following:
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Manage project engineering and related functions and activities
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Understand and review contract documents, plans, specifications, addenda, owner s contract and subcontracts and monitor all for compliance
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Ensure project engineering activities comply with company and contract requirements and support overall construction schedule
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Assist PM/Superintendent in preparing and maintaining project schedule over the course of the project.
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Provide technical support for construction effort including participation in construction planning and design, interpretation of design, application of construction methods, resolution and documentation of design conflicts, constructability reviews, etc.
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Assist in the award of subcontracts, create and negotiate Subcontract Scopes of Work.
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Distribute contract documents to subcontractors, including drawings, specifications, and general conditions
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Represent company, project and/PR department during A/E, client and PM meetings
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Interface all on-site departments as required to resolve problems, ensure quality of construction, etc., in support of overall project schedule
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Create purchase order
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Assist Superintendent and Project Manager as required
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Gather submittals from subcontractors/suppliers and create submittal log
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Review and forward processed submittals to subcontractors/suppliers/architects and the field;
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Track status of submittals with A/E
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Track status of procurement/material deliveries with suppliers/subs and superintendent
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Obtain additional information for submittals as needed/revise and resubmit as required
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During Construction Phase, proactively manage project to achieve quality, schedule, budget and safety
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Obtain quotes from subcontractors/suppliers for additional work as requested
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Compile quotes and prepare proposals to owners for price adjustments
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Track proposal requests through disposition
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Attend all construction meetings and prepare and distribute meeting minutes.
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Attend site inspections and create and distribute deficiency and punch list and track through completion
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Complete owner change orders/budget adjustments based on approved proposal requests
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Prepare subcontract change orders or revised purchase orders for approved changes
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Support Project Manager with monthly job cost reporting and updating budget cost projections
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Prepare Request for Information (RFI) as needed
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Forward RFIs to A/E for review and response
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Create log of RFIs and distribute RFIs to field and subs/suppliers
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Monitor and track status of RFIs
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Obtain ASIs and distribute to appropriate project team members
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Create log of ASIs and ensure that ASIs are incorporated into drawings and/or project files as needed.
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Document quality and progress of each Subcontractor and Suppliers. Update Subcontractors and Suppliers of any changes to the plans, specifications and/or schedule.
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Assist with preparation of quantity takeoffs and estimates and help define scopes of work and price change orders.
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Responsible for timely completion of all required project close-out documents per contract.
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Support Project Manager in preparation of monthly pay applications for owner and subcontractor billings
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Support Estimator with bid and proposal preparation and obtaining subcontractor pricing
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Current and valid drivers’ license in the state of permanent residence
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Must have training in EPA/SWPPP best management practices or must attend next available class.
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Must maintain First Aid and CPR training.
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Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Bachelor level degree with an emphasis in Construction Management or Civil Engineering preferred
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One year of actual construction experience is preferred.
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Continuing education in the fields of Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering is encouraged.
