Senior Project Engineer

Description
Kitchell isseeking a organized and detail-oriented Senior Project Engineer with commercial project experience to join our team in Phoenix, Arizona and contribute to the growth and success of our Phoenix office.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

• Review and process all submittals and RFI's, ensuring compliance with contract documents and in accordance with project needs.
• Participate in the bid process and assist owner and Project Manager in recording and reviews of bids.
• Participate and/or chair meetings, coordinate agendas, prepare minutes and follows up on action items.
• Prepare change order requests and agreement change orders, review for pricing and status, ensuring compliance with the prime contract.
• Provide shop drawing, submittal and material procurements updates to properly support updating of the project schedule.
• Implement and maintain the expediting report to monitor both Kitchell's and subcontractors' material and equipment needs. .
• 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.
• Prepare monthly progress payment request to the owner, including preparation of subcontractor/vendor pre-billing worksheet.
• Implement job start-up and close-out procedures as directed by the Project Manager.
• Prepare estimated, actual and change order adjustments to the chart of accounts for Project Manager's review prior to entry into computer.
• Fully understand the scope of all subcontracts; keep Project Manager and Project Superintendent aware of potential challenges.
• Acquire a thorough knowledge of the contract documents, plans, specifications, owner's contract and subcontracts.
• Assist in preparing monthly progress payment request to the owner, including preparation of subcontractor/vendor pre-billing worksheet.
• Prepare subcontractor pre-award checklist as assigned by Project Manager.
• Assist in the preparation of subcontracts and purchase orders for review and approval by the Project Manager.
• Monitor all outstanding owner change orders and change order requests.
• Coordinate and assist with regulatory inspection requests, as required.
• May mentor less experienced Project Engineers or Interns

Requirements
Education and Experience
Must meet one of the educational requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years prior experience and a bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related field.
• 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

• OSHA 10.

Travel Requirements

• Travel is limited to Arizona
• Valid Drivers License with no suspension or restrictions.
• Ability to drive a motorized vehicle.