Project Engineer

Project EngineerThe Project Engineer serves as liaison between the Client, the Project Manager, and Subcontractors to make sure a construction project proceeds safely, accurately and smoothly. The Project Engineer has a delegated responsibility for those elements of a construction project that bring it from plans to close out. Elements include, but are not limited to document control, submittal management, RFI management, procurement, change order management, contracts administration, issue resolution, safety auditing, and support of field coordination.A successful Project Engineer must be detail-oriented, innovative, creative, proactive, and be able to manage and resolve conflict. Project Engineers must be able to work collaboratively with project team members and managers and develop and maintain relationships with owners, vendors, suppliers, and other project stakeholders.ResponsibilitiesMaintain job files (RFIs, specifications, addenda, construction documents etc.) in both hard and soft copy formats as the project requiresPrepare, review, and distribute RFIs, submittals, and other contract documents in a timely manner; ensure compliance with the contract documentsPurchase and monitor the delivery of all needed materials for the project(s) ensuring optimum prices, quality and conformance to specificationsExecute the project within initial established financial boundariesDevelop and manage job progress schedules and ensure that the construction of a project parallels the scheduleMake sure subcontracts are executed and insurance is in place; provide clear definitions of work responsibility to subcontractors and vendors from various trades and ensure that all phases of the work are covered; review and approve subcontractor and vendor payment requestsManage the procurement log in coordination with the Project Manager and the Project Superintendent to avoid delays and/or impactsReview subcontract and self-perform change orders on the jobsite; perform quantity takeoffs to validate the change requestsManage the closeout matrix and rolling completion log; compile operation and maintenance manuals for owner closeout packagesAssist in other duties as assigned, relevant to the achievement of the position's and team's objectives.QualificationsBachelor's degree in a related field is preferredExperience in the construction industry with related role is preferable, but not requiredMust be proficient with a variety of related computer software applications including MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Project, Word), PDF and estimating and document programsCandidates must demonstrate a high level of emotional intelligence with the ability to build relationships and work with multiple personality typesMust possess a valid drivers license and a satisfactory driving record in accordance to Fortis policy.Physical RequirementsWork is performed on an active construction site. Role requires standing or walking for long periods of time. Utilize standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, etc. Communication with internal and external contacts, including speaking and hearing. May occasionally move equipment up to 50 lbs.Travel RequirementsAll Fortis positions require some level of driving.The above description is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements for the performance of this job; it is not to be construed as a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. All jobs require behaviors consistent with our Core Values and Culture. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations could be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role, absent undue hardship. Fortis Construction, Inc. reserves the right to revise the job description at any time.Fortis is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regards to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability or any other protected categories. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given an equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.