Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Location: Farmington, Connecticut

Job Description: As a Project Engineer you will be working in various areas of the company and working closely with Project Managers and Superintendents to ensure the completion of projects. Projects include a variety of civil jobs as well as environmental remediation projects. The Project Engineer is involved from the pre-construction phases all the way through project close-out, reviewing drawings, submitting bids, maintaining logs, etc.

Essential Functions:

• Assist Project Managers and Superintendents in all aspects of construction process
• Read and understand project documents (plans and specifications) in detail
• Assist with pre-construction activities as needed, including the development of construction means and methods, interpretation of drawings, and the preparation/distribution of subcontractor bid packages
• Assist with constructability review and value engineering
• Ensure all completed work complies with applicable codes and contract documents (plans and specifications)
• Maintain submittal logs using specified software and expedites timely receipt/review of submittals and shop drawings
• Verify accuracy of subcontractor pay requisitions, including all in-place quantities
• Identify conditions that potentially differ from the contract documents and notify the Superintendent or Project Manager, as necessary
• Assist the Project Manager with the generation of correspondence to owners, contractors, subcontractors, engineers and architects
• Assist with the preparation of project status reports and project cost reports, participate in project status meetings, and produce meeting minutes
• Create and maintain the jobsite file system in accordance with either the contract documents and/or company requirements
• Assist in project close-out activities
• Function as both Assistant Project Manager and Assistant Superintendent when applicable
• Assist with development of estimates at bid phase, including quantity take-offs and other tasks
• Assist with development of written proposal materials at bid phase, including basic technical writing and editing

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of relevant experience
• AS or BS in Engineering, Construction Management, or Environmental Science preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications
• Excellent computer skills

Pay Range: $75,000-90,000 per year