Project Engineer

This job was posted by : For more information, please see: ABOUT POWER:\ Power Construction is consistently regarded as one of Chicago's largest and most respected General Contractors according to Crain's Chicago. But beyond that, you can find us on the golf course, competing in beach volleyball or softball in Grant Park, brewing beer, attending neighborhood festivals, giving back to the community, and spending time together during a range of company-sponsored events. Our culture is one of the reasons weve been selected by our employees as a top workplace year after year and its reflected in our current 91% employee retention rate.\ We are builders. We crave being in the field and share an appetite for innovation. We believe that bringing diverse perspectives together helps foster stronger outcomes. We are driven to wow our clients and business partners, improve our processes, hire the right people, and help them grow.\ \ POSITION SUMMARY:\ Assist in project management and construction supervision efforts. Management and coordination of all submittal, cost control, scheduling, reporting, and document control activities at the job site during the construction period. Ensure client satisfaction is maintained.\ \ MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:\ Budget preliminary documents\ Distribute new or updated drawings and specifications\ Solicit bids/quotes\ Perform estimates and takeoffs\ Prepare and update project schedules as required\ Research drawing interpretations, problems, conflicts, interferences and errors\ Research, transmit and monitor RFI's\ Prepare a submittal log in accordance with the project schedule and specifications. Monitor and expedite submittals in accordance with the submittal log and project requirements. Follow through as required.\ Distribute, research, monitor, compile proposed Change Order (C.O.), Architects Supplemental Instruction (ASI), etc. Submit to Supervisor for approval. Update contract documents with C.O., ASI, etc.\ Maintain tracking system to expedite construction materials and equipment\ Maintain and update status reports as required\ Generate punch list\ Attend and document project meetings\ Oversee general correspondence as required\ Manage close out process. During course of project, aide in reviewing and verifying quantities and unit prices of subcontractor extra work orders.\ Perform additional assignments per Project Manager's or Superintendent's direction\ \ POSITION REQUIREMENTS:\ Four-year construction-related degree or equivalent combination of related experience and technical training (1-4 years)\ Working knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings, and specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to discipline\ Knowledge of Construction Management Software\ \ COMPENSATION DETAILS:\ Salary Range: $65,000 - $100,000\ \ Compensation for this role includes a base salary plus an annual discretionary bonus. Details on our benefits can be found on the Benefits tab within the Careers section of the website.\ \ Power Construction is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Power Construction is committed to increasing opportunities for historically disadvantaged workers (including women and members of disproportionately affected racial and ethnic groups), as well as residents of marginalized communities.