Project Engineer

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.