Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $75k - $85k

Project Engineer

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE : Mid-Level

TRAVEL : Yes

JOB TYPE : Full Time

SALARY TYPE / HOURLY RATE : Salary

Brief Position Description

The Project Engineer is a key component in the Project Management team workflow in terms of document control, record keeping, and clear communication with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and all Haggerty Construction Inc. (HCI) team members from project inception to completion. The minimum requirements for this position include, but are not limited to, the following :

RESPONSIBILITIES

Preconstruction

Attend onsite and offsite design meetings with clients, consulting firms and / or engineers, and record meeting minutes

Assist in the preparation of all necessary bid requests for design professionals as may be necessary

Collaborate with Preconstruction Assistant and drafters to communicate design information and / or specific client requests as needed

In early budgeting phase and final / hard bid scenarios, coordinate subcontractor bids, including preparing bid invitations, reviewing incoming bids for scope and pricing, scheduling site visits with subcontractors to review the scope of projects, acquiring best pricing from subcontractors and suppliers, and developing bid presentations

Manage RFP process inclusive of pre-bid RFI tracking and document control

Create and prepare takeoffs, estimates, and proposals for Project Manager review effectively with the right amount of detail and explanation of individual components of the budget and identify deficiencies in scope coverage

Ensure a preliminary construction schedule has been developed for each estimate in collaboration with Project Manager

Ensure project plans are submitted and retrieved from project specific authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ)

Ensure prompt distribution of plan check comments with response deadlines with direction from Project Manager

Review AHJ websites to download additional documents and / or required forms during plan check

Construction

Collaborate with Project Administrator for the creation of subcontracts, work orders, and purchase orders

Write subcontracts and purchase orders under direction from Project Manager

Assist project manager with scheduling Project kickoff meetings

Attend onsite and offsite construction meetings with clients, consulting firms and / or engineers, and record meeting minutes

Prompt and accurate distribution of project schedules, drawings and addenda, and other project specifications to subcontractors and vendors as required.

Ensure subcontractor submittals match the project plans, specification book, and / or plan set

Maintaining and updating the overarching project schedule and distributing to subcontractors

Work with Superintendent to address daily construction issues and prepare / distribute RFIs as needed

Price and prepare all job specific change orders as directed by the Project Manager

Collaborate with Project Administrator during monthly billing procedures

Maintain consistent communication rhythms with job specific subcontractors, Superintendents / Foreman, and vendors to ensure timely and profitable project completion

Safety :

Collaborates with Superintendent to complete a job hazard analysis for each project.

Assists in achieving a zero-injury safety culture through the support of HCIs Safety Program

Actively participates in safety meeting and training sessions

Proactively identifies and communicates safety improvements and hazardous conditions to maintain a safe, healthy work environment and meet HCI safety standards

Reviews all jobsite safety meeting notes

Document Control

Preparation, collection, tracking, recirculation, logging, and organization of all project-specific Schedules, Request for Information (RFIs), Submittals, and Construction Documents (CDs)

Organization and logging of all Plan Sets ensuring the most current set is being referenced in Procore

Maintaining organized job project folders on HCIs main server / repository and ensuring all project documents are available in Procore

Accurate preparation of subcontractor contracts and purchase orders in compliance with the bid documents, budget, and estimate in HCIs current construction management software program

Review Daily Reports and ensuring pertinent information is captured and addressed and then routed to the project specific Project Manager for approval

Preparation and logging of all RFIs and Change Orders

Organizes and labels as-builts, field, and office files for archiving upon completion of project

Assists with data entry, print and distribution of master look ahead schedules

Preparation of subcontractor bid packages as needed

Ensuring bids received provide complete scope coverage by qualified subcontractors and material vendors

Ensure the budget / proposal package is complete and accurate prior to delivery to client

Reports To

The Project Engineer reports directly to the Senior Project Manager

Job Specific Required Skillset

Excellent strategic thinking and decision-making skills

Ability to foresee items and know and understand what lies ahead

Ability to get the job done

Strong facilitation and presentation skills

Proven organizational skills and impeccable attention to detail.

Must be able to manage multiple tasks and have excellent follow up skills both internally and externally.

Critical thinking to prioritize and manage workload scope.

Strong work ethic, deadline driven and a Can Do Attitude.

Continued knowledge and up to date insight on changes & trends in methods of construction and materials, construction costs, wage rates, fringes, and working rules

Ability to understand and grow experience with ALL types of construction and knowledge of industry practices, process, and standards

Must engage in ongoing professional development, leadership, and position specific training and education

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including, but not limited to, Outlook, Word, Excel, and Project

Working knowledge of Procore or Autodesk Construction software

Ability to create and work with Adobe PDFs

Ability to read and understand blueprints and perform take-offs

General Requirements for All Positions :

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a larger team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to understand the same
• Excellent listening and understanding skills
• Must be proactive, well organized, and have a strong ability to prioritize
• Extreme attention to detail
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and have excellent follow up skills, both internally and externally
• Must be self-motivated, punctual, and professional in both presentation, appearance, and speech
• Provide solution-based responses to issues
• Able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds
• Fluent in the English language
• Reliable personal transportation and a motor vehicle driving record that is consistent with HCIs and insurance carriers standards and policies

Educational and Experience Considerations :

Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in the construction industry with a strong background in the preconstruction process, planning, design phase management, and managing multiple projects simultaneously

Degree or Certification in Construction Management (preferred)