Construction Engineer II

Overview

Next 150 Construction is seeking a Construction Engineer II. The Construction Engineer II assists the project team in obtaining, evaluating, coordinating, and distributing documents, reports, submittals, billing reports, and scopes of work to construct the project in a timely manner within budget and quality specified. This role will sit primarily on the job site, with occasional travel to offices for trainings, meetings, etc. The role will be onsite daily in New Florence, MO.

Responsibilities

• Partners with Project Manager on coordinating and distributing all project information 
• Works with the project team to ensure all contract document logs are up to date in real time
• Ensures status reports on RFIs, submittals, and other documents are prepared and presented
• Writes effective scopes of work for bid packages 
• Effectively issues Request for Quotations and follows up with Trade Contractors and vendors
• Successfully updates project schedules with CPM techniques 
• Documents field quality activities in a timely manner
• Establishes and maintains the project quality files and documentation systems
• Continually seeks to understand customer goals and needs and acts with a sense of urgency in meeting customer needs and demonstrating value
• Develops industry relationships and expands professional networks that have potential to generate opportunities to Next 150
• Attends jobsite coordination meetings
• Works closely with onsite equipment planner 
• Works closely with accounting to prepare and review billing
• Reviews and revises self-perform scopes of work for clarity and efficiency during preconstruction and execution phases
• Helps prepare and distribute contracts/POs
• Coordinates with field foremen and superintendents to maintain task sequencing and resource alignment
• Collects, analyzes, and reports productivity data for self-perform labor crews 
• Assists in preparing quantity take-offs, labor hour budgets, and material cost estimates for self-perform work
• Utilizes construction management platforms (e.g. CMiC, Bluebeam, Procore) to support field reporting, labor tracking, and equipment logs 
• Tracks equipment utilization, maintenance schedules and field requests

Qualifications

KEY COMPETENCIES  

• Communicate Effectively - Listen to understand and clearly convey information in all forms based on the audience to ensure shared meaning of the message. 
• Act Inclusively - Ensure that actions and behaviors are respectful; show empathy and treat others with dignity. Leverage capabilities and insights of individuals with diverse perspectives, abilities and motivation. 
• Solve Problems - Identify, prioritize and implement alternatives for a solution. 
• Demonstrate Agility/Adaptability - Maintain effectiveness and adjust to change by exploring the rationale, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful. Create an atmosphere of open-mindedness to change. 
• Drive for Results - Show passion and commitment while delivering on business outcomes. Create a sense of individual ownership and accountability. 
• Champion Innovation - Identify opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value added, unique and differentiated solutions. 

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Construction Management or similar field 
• 1-3+ years experience with a large trade contractor, construction management, or general contractor organization
• OSHA 10-hour certified required; OSHA 30-hour preferred 
• Experience working in a self-performing environment for a general contractor 
• Estimating experience and union experience is preferred but not required 
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to meet organizational and personal goals while delivering results to a standard of excellence 
• Knowledge of success metrics and risks associated with one’s program, business unit, or portfolio of projects 
• Continually seeks to understand customer goals while acting with a sense of urgency to meet customer needs
• Ability to effectively work with new structures, processes, requirements and culture
• Proficient written and verbal skills
• Ability to work in a team-based environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs Basic MEP knowledge
• Knowledge of Contract Documentation and Specifications
• Strong knowledge project management maintenance and editing software preferred 

Next 150 Construction Services has an unwavering focus on safety, the environment and caring about everyone involved in our work.

Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Next 150 Construction Services is not accepting unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters at this time.

Next 150 Construction Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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