Project Engineer

A candidate for a Project Engineering position at JFW will require a self‑motivated individual to accept the challenges and demands of a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment. This consists of bid‑build construction and design‑build construction on both public and private work. The candidate will possess the qualities to meet or exceed the client’s expectations, develop the client relationship, and lead the engineering field team to a successful project. This is not an entry level position. Candidates should have 4-7 years of Construction Management experience. Job requirements dictate this position is in‑person, typically on site. Responsibilities Project Startup Regular meetings with Project Manager/Superintendent, Clients and Construction Manager Bid review for construction assumptions Control estimate set‑up support Preparation of list of deliverables from specifications Early submittals (schedule, quality control, safety, other general conditions) Review contract permit requirements and the need for contractor obtained permits Develop a working knowledge of plans and specifications Set up document control process (hard copies, electronic) PO and subcontractor scoping Project Duration Client meetings and relationships Run weekly staff job meetings Quantity tracking Time sheet approval and cost coding Schedule maintenance – quantity tracking, meetings, and review of submittals Cost control (weekly reports, monthly reports, change order maintenance, forecasting) Production reports (on specific key construction tasks), which become part of the final engineering report (see Project Closeout) Document control Process invoices and subcontractor requisitions Requisitions to client Manage office engineers, survey and office manager Support project manager and superintendent Develop, oversee, and manage submittals, RFIs, and written correspondence Develop extra work costs/mantain issue log, forward price change orders Prepare safety work plans and conduct weekly on‑site safety inspections Crane lift planning Mentorship of junior staff Design‑Build Considerations Outline/schedule of deliverables Tracking of deliverables Design‑constructability reviews Manage release of design packages for construction Project Closeout Punch list tracking and resolution Site supervision/closeout Testing management Archives Final comprehensive engineering report Final payment documentation Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management Minimum 4-7 years working in a construction environment (dependent on project size and scope) Ability to understand construction drawings and specifications Experience in cost tracking and cost control, production reporting, submittal, RFIs Skilled in verbal and written communication Proficient in Excel, Word, Microsoft Outlook Knowledge of CAD, BIM, HeavyJob, HeavyBid, Procore preferred Willingness to work nights and weekends as required by the job circumstances Compensation Range: $85,000-$130,000 Location: Springfield, Ma. #J-18808-Ljbffr J.F. White Contracting Co.