Construction Project Engineer

Construction Project Engineer

The Construction Project Engineer is responsible for supporting the execution of assigned projects and the achievement of the project's technical scope, schedule, and financial requirements and metrics. The primary responsibilities are to support the Project Manager with the daily technical activities required to plan and successfully execute the construction project requirements.

Job requirements of the Construction Project Engineer may include travel, temporary duty assignments, or relocations. Willingness to travel for project assignments is highly desirable.

Job Responsibilities

• Managing job controls to ensure compliance with technical requirements, contracts, budget, schedule, and BIM coordination.
• Providing technical support in construction planning, quality control, interpretation of design, application of construction methods, resolution and documentation of design conflicts, and constructability reviews to ensure successful project completion.
• Preparing daily logs, project technical design submittals, necessary reports, and documenting inspection and testing results.
• Monitoring daily progress of craft and trade subcontractors to ensure compliance with technical and contract requirements.
• Responding to subcontractor RFI's by reviewing and understanding the technical requirements and coordinating with the engineer of record as necessary.
• Reviewing construction subcontractor's implementation plans, including a project management plan, procurement plan, safety plan, quality plan, and general means and methods to identify any risks in the plans.
• Assisting the Project Manager with the planning of the assigned projects, including establishing the baseline cost, baseline schedule, and cash flow.
• Assisting the Project Manager with subcontracting strategy, subcontractor development, estimating, buyout, and change management actions.
• Assisting the Project Manager in the creation and management of the project risk register to identify and mitigate potential risks to the project.
• Managing the project master schedule planning and implementing daily activities and supporting the management of three-week look-ahead schedules.
• Leading in securing the necessary permits, environmental approvals, and licenses.
• Leading a strong safety and quality program on the project.
• Leading the commissioning, closeout, and turnover process.

Qualifications

• BS in Construction Management, Engineering, or a similar degree.
• Experience with Procore or similar management software is a plus.
• TAKT planning experience is a plus.
• Strong communication skills, and the ability to work well with clients.
• Technical and application knowledge of the built environment infrastructure, including buildings and infrastructure.
• Must have experience in the construction industry.
• Understanding of project estimating and scheduling techniques.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to navigate and move around the construction site, which may involve walking, climbing ladders and scaffolding, and standing for extended periods on uneven surfaces.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to handle tools, and equipment, and perform tasks that require coordination and manual skills.
• Manual dexterity, hearing, mental acuity, typing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and visual acuity.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to stand and sit for periods longer than 30 minutes but not to exceed two hours consecutively.
• Ability to print and draw letters, numbers, words, characters, and symbols that are legible and understood by others.
• Ability to learn complex tasks and remember how to complete tasks without assistance once trained.
• Ability to control behavior when encountering stressful situations or short deadlines and to maintain a high level of concentration.
• Quick thinking and decision-making ability to address issues and challenges that may arise during construction.
• Endurance to work in various weather conditions and handle the physical demands of supervising a construction project.
• Strict adherence to safety protocols and the ability to enforce safety standards on the construction site.
• Adherence to personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements when on the construction site, such as hard hats, safety vests, and steel-toed boots.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description may be changed to include new responsibilities and tasks or change existing ones as management deems necessary.

EOE, including Disability/Vets