Project Engineer

General Description

Position Qualifications

• B.S. in Construction Management, or related engineering discipline, or the equivalent in management of commercial construction projects
• LEED, AP preferred
• Project internship or previous field experience

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in jobsite office setup, securing trailer/equipment, permits.
• Review and approval of all shop drawings and submittals to ensure accuracy of shop drawings.
• Expedite and monitor status of all subcontractor and vendor materials.
• Communicate “persistently” with subcontractors regarding schedules and conflicts and diligently follow up to resolve problems.
• Participate in the development and issuance of project schedule.
• Organize and administer on-site contractor job coordination meetings.
• Participate in project meetings and issue meeting minutes.
• Participate in the review of project cost incurred and in cost projecting.
• Identify, communicate and resolve design-drawing conflicts that arise during construction; keep appropriate team members informed of status.
• Work with Superintendent to resolve field problems.
• Prepare, track, log and distribute Requests For Information (RFI’s).
• Administer pricing information, track, evaluate and prepare pricing of owner change order requests and subcontractor change order requests for the Project Managers review.
• Estimate and record all changes to the scope of work; issue change orders after reviewed by Project Manager.
• Assist the Superintendent in implementing and maintaining the on-site safety program, including safety inspections and MSDS manual.
• Review and verify that all costs with field tickets/delivery tickets and prepare for review of Project Manager.
• Assist Project Manager with preparation of monthly owner billings.
• Assist with purchasing and issuance of subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Assist in training of other associates

Systems Knowledge

Physical Demands / Job Expectations