Construction Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Full time

Manhattan, NY

Job Overview

We are seeking a Project Engineer to support a $3.8B project to design and construct a new state-of-the-art facility. The project includes dedicated space for on-site services and programming, indoor and outdoor recreation, food services, staff offices and facilities, amenities, below-grade accessory parking, and a secured entry.

This full-time opportunity is ideal for an experienced construction professional with a background in large-scale projects in the NYC metro area. The role combines field observation and coordination with design interpretation, quality control, documentation, scheduling, and construction support. The facility will include 1,040 beds, 125 accessory parking spaces below grade, and 20,000 square feet of community and commercial space on the ground floor.

Schedule & Shift • Full-time

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Inspect the construction site daily and coordinate delivery scheduling with contractors.

• Apply standard construction concepts, practices, and procedures.

• Interpret designs and drawings for crafts installing materials and qualifications.

• Research and resolve drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interference, and errors.

• Prepare field design change requisitions and “as built” drawings as required.

• Prepare and distribute required documentation, including status reports, punch lists, sketches of completed work, and material requirement calculations.

• Verify completed work complies with applicable codes, drawings, and specifications.

• Review design viability as required and conduct value engineering functions.

• Attend meetings with contractors, clients, or A/E representatives to coordinate design and construction efforts.

• Provide building control lines and elevations for accurate measurement and installation of materials or equipment.

• Apply working knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings, specifications, building materials, and applicable discipline standards.

• Observe construction work in the field.

• Create and process RFI’s.

• Participate in job walks and document and report findings.

• Follow the company’s quality control plan and take weekly photos to document quality control issues.

• Research and propose solutions to quality control issues.

• Generate queries and reports in Procore software.

• Review and maintain Quality Assurance/Quality Control Policies and Procedures.

• Follow the company safety program and participate in safety inspections.

• Create specification checklists.

• Review submittals against specifications and understand subcontractor job specifications and scope of work.

• Review mock-up and/or shop drawings and specifications.

• Attend meetings and transcribe detailed meeting minutes clearly, precisely, and accurately.

• Coordinate construction logistics and sequencing with the project schedule.

• Apply the Change Management process and identify change events.

• Perform quantity takeoffs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related from an accredited institution and 5+ years of relevant experience with construction projects in the NYC metro area valued at 150 million or more

• Ability to successfully prioritize and manage multiple tasks and assignments.

• Ability to receive direction, work independently, and quickly learn and apply new skills and abilities.

• Working knowledge of Prolog or similar software.

• Working knowledge of blueprint reading required.

• Working knowledge of scheduling and estimating software.

• Knowledge of CAD 2000 or CAD 3-D is desired.

• Intermediate knowledge of Windows Office Systems; particularly in Excel, Word, and Outlook, etc. • Excellent written and verbal skills.