Construction Project Engineer

Overview

Next150 Construction is seeking a motivated Construction Engineer to assist the project team in obtaining, evaluating, coordinating and distributing information and authorizations necessary to construct the project on time, within budget and to the quality specified. This role will sit primarily on the job site, with occasional travel to the office for trainings, meetings, etc. 

Next 150 Construction offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources for those that are early in their career. While managing your responsibilities to the project, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, Construction Engineer’s work under the direction of experienced Project Managers and Project Executives on each job site which provides you with opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. This position is field-oriented, embedded with crews and foremen, and plays a key role in bridging field operations with project management.

Responsibilities

As a Construction Engineer III, you will:

• Partner with the Project Manager on coordinating and distributing all project information 
• Work with the project team to ensure all contract document logs are up to date in real time
• Ensure status reports on RFIs, submittals and other documents are prepared and presented 
• Write effective scopes of work for bid packages 
• Effectively issue Request for Quotations and follow up with Trade Contractors and vendors
• Successfully update project schedules with CPM techniques 
• Timely document field quality activities 
• Prepare change management reports, estimates and other cost report documents 
• Establish and maintain the project quality files and documentation systems 
• Continually seek to understand customer goals and needs and act with a sense of urgency in meeting customer needs and demonstrating value 
• Develop industry relationships and expand professional networks that have potential to generate opportunities for Next 150 
• Attend jobsite coordination meetings
• Work closely with onsite equipment planner- coordinate delivery, staging, and movement of owned equipment and bulk materials
• Work closely with accounting to prepare and review billing 
• Help prepare and distribute contracts/Pos
• Utilize construction management platforms (e.g., CMiC, Bluebeam, Procore) to support field reporting, labor tracking, and equipment logs.
• Review and revise self-perform scopes of work for clarity and efficiency during preconstruction and execution phases.
• Collect, analyze, and report productivity data for self-perform labor crews.
• Assist in coordinating the field execution of self-perform work, supporting craft labor operations, material logistics, equipment deployment, and field productivity tracking to ensure safe, high-quality, and efficient project delivery.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION 

• BS or MS degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar field
• 2 - 6 years with a large trade contractor, construction management or general contractor organization 
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES 

• Proven record of meeting organizational and personal goals while delivering results to a standard of excellence 
• Demonstrated understanding of success metrics and risks associated with one’s program, business unit or portfolio of projects 
• Continually seek to understand customer goals and needs and act with a sense of urgency in meeting customer needs and demonstrating value 
• Adjust effectively to work within new structures, processes, requirements and culture 
• Strong written and verbal skills 
• Ability to work in a team-based environment 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs 
• OSHA 10-hour certified required; OSHA 30-hour preferred 
• Basic MEP Knowledge 
• Understanding of Contract Document & Specifications 
• Knowledge of CMiC and Bluebeam preferred 
• Experience working in a self-performing environment (having spent time working for a self-performing general contractor)
• Union experience a plus
• Estimating experience a plus

Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.

 The pay ranges from $75,000.00-$115,000.00 plus benefits and retirement program.

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.