Project Engineer

Job Description

The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting the project manager and project team with project documentation and control, job cost accounting, scheduling, and construction supervision efforts. In order to be successful, this candidate should feel comfortable taking on many tasks that require various skills, and appropriately prioritizing those tasks' completion.

Responsibilities

• Read and know the contract documents and specifications thoroughly, noting errors, omissions, conflicts, or need for additional information.
• Assist superintendent to ensure the quality of installation is in accordance with the project’s plans and specifications and BCG Policies and Procedures. Prepare preparatory checklist for all definable features of work.
• Assist Superintendent with the RFI Process, which may include the following; communication with subcontractor, superintendent, owner, architect including distribution of RFI’s and creation and maintenance of RFI Log.
• Assist Superintendent in timely resolution of engineering conflicts.
• Assist superintendent, if necessary, with maintenance and distribution of project schedule.
• Assist PM in procurement / buy-out process, as requested, including writing and / or reviewing detailed project scopes.
• Create, maintain and distribute control logs for contract documents, i.e. plans, specifications, bulletins, CCD’s, PR’s, etc.
• Coordinate the material procurement process including creation and maintenance of MSR (Material Status Report) Log. Maintain constant communication with superintendent and project manager relative to coordination of materials fabrication and arrival on site.
• Develop, administer, monitor, and maintain a detailed Shop Drawing and Material Status report which is saved to the "Q" drive as changes occur and includes receipt / distribution of submittals, shop drawings, samples, calculations, etc. ROJ dates shall be developed in conjunction with Superintendent and project schedule.
• Coordinate material / subcontractor deliveries in accordance with project schedule, and notify Project Manger of any issues.
• Assist PM in documenting project meetings through meeting minute format – provide distribution to all parties
• Assist PM with cost control functions, i.e. pricing of additional work through bulletins, direct owner requests, etc. Request, receive, log in and validate subcontractor quotes, submit to PM for review prior to the assembly of change request documentation.
• Participate in developing and maintaining a fair and just working relationship with with the Owner’s, Architect, Engineer, Consultants, AHJ, etc. which will result in both project specific success and long-term benefit.
• Administer close-out procedure from start to finish with assistance from project manager, project coordinator and superintendent. Process includes close-out log, assembling and packaging of maintenance manuals, as-built drawings, warranties, and other documents in fashion acceptable to owner / architect, as well as coordination with subcontractor and superintendent for commissioning / training as required. Responsible for tracking of attic stock materials through subcontractor and superintendent.
• Assist superintendent with the Punch List process as required. Communicate non-compliant subcontractors with project manager and accounting in order to withhold money until subcontractor is compliant.
• Perform additional assignments per Project Manager’s direction.
• Maintain professionalism during work hours in support of Braun Construction Group's image.
• Actively market Braun Construction Group services to potential clients. Communicate potential leads to business development manager and project executive.
• Provide subcontractor evaluations to Vice President Operations and Estimating.

Qualifications