Project Engineer

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CURRENT JOB OPPORTUNITY: Project Engineer for commercial construction projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1+ year of commercial construction experience.
• LEED AP preferred.
• Estimating skills.
• Understanding of all building trades materials and methods, particularly Mechanical, Electrical, and Piping trades.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Pre-construction

• Attend and coordinate project job walks.
• Prepare Request for Proposals.
• Analyze subcontractor proposals and generate Bid Tabulations.
• Produce quantity take-offs for multiple disciplines.

Safety

• Conduct daily project walks with Superintendent.
• Work with Safety Director to establish Site Specific Safety Plans.
• Coordinate and review Job Hazard Analysis and High Risk activities with Safety Director and entire construction team.
• Monitor and prepare safety reports with Safety Director for individual client requirements.

Contract Administration

• Draft Owner/Client contracts and Subcontract agreements for review by PM, SPM or PX.
• Function as main point of contact with Subcontractor’s field and office personnel.
• Review and prepare Subcontractor invoices for PM or PX approval on a monthly basis.

Cost Control

• Input project budget utilizing ProLog.
• Identify, track and manage scope and change orders both Owner/Client and Subcontractor.
• Prepare and present Owner/Client change orders in a timely and complete manner.
• Route and approve subcontractor and material invoices.
• Prepare Owner/Client and internal project updates on a monthly basis.
• Execute Owner/Client and subcontractor financial close-out.

Document Control

• Develop, track and manage RFI, Submittal and Change Order Logs.
• Generate action item lists and follow-through to completion.
• Coordinate and update Master Drawing Set and logs.
• Distribute project drawings, addenda, design changes, RFIs, submittals and documentation to extended team.
• Monitor and log 3rd party testing, project access and logistics plans.

Scheduling

• Prepare, monitor and update Master Schedule.
• Work with Project Superintendent to identify project progress to date.
• Identify potential project impacts and proposed solutions.
• Prepare 3-wk Rolling Schedules.

Meetings

• Conduct weekly Subcontractor Meeting with Project Superintendent.
• Attend and contribute in weekly Owner, Architect and Contractor meetings.
• Present RFI, Submittal and Change Order Logs.
• Prepare and distribute meeting minutes and project documents to extended team.

Technical Ability

• Utilize engineering or construction management background to identify field issues and suggest potential alternates.
• Review subcontractor and vendor drawings and submittals for adherence to plans and specifications.
• Conduct coordination meetings with Architects, Engineers and multiple subcontractor trades.
• Interface with Architect and Engineers to efficiently resolve technical issues and convey information to field and entire team.
• Working knowledge of Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), advanced technology facilities, strong M/E/P/F background and best industry practice for design and construction is beneficial.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering.
• Must possess a minimum of 1+ year of commercial construction experience.
• Flexible with ability to manage multiple tasks/projects concurrently.
• Resourceful, with respect to problem identification and resolution.
• Able to operate in a fast-paced working environment with minimal direction from Senior Management.
• LEED AP preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, ProLog (or similar project management software), Scheduling software (MS Project and/or Primavera), accounting systems and software, and estimating software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

The salary range is $80,000 to $100,000 annually based on qualifications and experience.