Job Purpose

The Project Engineer reports to the Project Manager and contributes to the overall success of the organization by completing engineering and construction projects through schedule preparation, pre-planning and resource forecasting for engineering and other technical activities relating to the project.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Actively supports estimating and field operation goals and objectives by performing technical and administrative projects timely.
• Use customer feedback to improve processes and procedures.
• Collaborates across departments to ensure consistent practices in Field Operations and administrative procedures projected by Estimating.
• Collaborates with Project Managers, Superintendents, Estimators, Foremen, and Procurement in mitigating and resolving problems.
• Ensures adherence to and maintenance of company/project policies, procedures, work rules, schedules, and standards in monitoring work performance and productivity of the Craft labor.
• Review project specifications, drawings, contracts, and subcontracts to understand the scope and objective of the project.
• Complete assignments and tasks timely, and accurately, while meeting customer expectations.
• Coordinate and communicate with project stakeholders, such as customers, vendors, subcontractors, and company representatives.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Perform pre-construction tasks during project start-up.
• Assists the Project Managers with project scheduling such as subcontractors, vendors, and crew allocation.
• When 3-week look ahead schedule updates are made these updates are to be distributed to the Superintendent and Foreman on the project once reviewed and approved by the PM.
• Conduct public outreach as needed.
• Work closely with Foremen on the schedule and scope of the project.
• Completes internal administrative tasks to ensure proper documentation including project logs, files, records, reports, and estimates.
• Develop and maintain diaries, submittals, RFI’s, contracts, permits, price quotes,  traffic control plan design, and quantity take-off materials.  
• Ensure changes are communicated appropriately, timely, and are documented.
• Monitor EWOs and assist PM and Project Analysts with the generation of RCOs.
• Ensure safe working conditions. Enforce organizational procedures, rules, and regulations. Understand and enforce OSHA safety regulations.
• Support Foremen in completing punch list activities.
• Perform project close-out tasks.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering, construction management, relevant degree, or field experience. Successful completion of a pre-employment alcohol and drug test.
• Valid driver's license.
• Proven experience as a construction Project Engineer. 
• Technology: Preferred knowledge of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, HCSS, Microsoft Project, and Bluebeam.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities. 
• Well-organized and reliable. 
• Demonstrates a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Capable of adhering to deadlines and effectively prioritizing work assignments.
• Ability to work well with others and manage a team.