Project Engineer

Construction Management Role

The purpose of this role is to develop well-rounded future talent with construction expertise across multi-disciplines – ultimately creating professionals with experience in the full scope of construction management. Specifically, this role assists and supports Field Operations and/or Estimating functions in achieving their respective goals and objectives. This role contributes to several facets of construction (project management, field operations, estimating).

Essential duties and responsibilities, i.e. those which are basic, necessary, and an integral part of the job, are indicated below:

• Actively supports estimating and field operation goals and objectives through completing technical/administrative projects on time, providing ongoing support, and proactively resolving challenges and issues. Uses customer feedback to make improvements to day-to-day processes and procedures.
• Collaborates across department and supports consistent Field Operations and Estimating practices and administrative procedures. Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards that protect the company's interests.
• Promotes, and protects Teichert Construction values including diversity, teamwork, fair work environment, and respect of others. Maintains a "team" spirit within the business unit. Works and cooperates with other disciplines (across company lines). Uses resources effectively and efficiently.
• Promotes and protects the community perception of Teichert.

Technical / Specialty Area

• Assists in achieving a zero injury culture through the support of Teichert's Injury Prevention and Safety program and active participation in safety meetings and training sessions. Proactively identifies, and communicates, safety improvements and hazardous/potentially hazardous conditions to maintain a safe, healthy work environment and meet corporate safety standards.
• Completes assignments and tasks on time, accurately, and meets customer expectations. Specifically, collaborates with Project Managers, Superintendents, and/or Estimators in circumventing and resolving problems, and ensures adherence to, and maintenance of, company/project policies, procedures, work rules, schedules, and standards and in monitoring work performance and productivity of the Craft labor workforce.
• Provides support, and assists, in coordinating resources for assigned projects. Specifically, may independently identify problems pertaining to checking labor, equipment, and materials for accuracy pertaining to the job and makes suggestions or implements solutions; coordinate subcontractors and suppliers; order and schedule material for assigned jobs; and/or build GPS models on the computer for the field.
• Assists Estimators in performing material takeoffs via validating work submitted by Take-Off Techs and exercising discretion and judgment with resolving miscalculations and/or job related issues. Specifically, occasionally may gather, calculate, and compile data for uses in bid proposal estimates for one or more disciplines. In addition, may develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates through researching historical data and compiling summary reports.
• Accurately prepares estimates, as required. Exercises discretion and independent judgement in reviewing proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope. Determines required contents of estimates and evaluates historical data in order to project unit and man hour figures.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with internal and external customers. Communicates company and project policies, procedures, and standards. Maintains a favorable impression of the company with external customers through professional and courteous interactions.
• Completes internal administrative organization responsibilities and documentation, including project logs, files, records, reports and estimates. Develops and creates diaries, submittals, RFI's, contracts, permits, price quotes, purchase orders, work orders, invoices, traffic control plan design, and quantity take-off materials. Assists in developing written Construction Program guidelines relating to Teichert polices.
• Takes ownership of managing career, professional growth, and contribution to Teichert Construction. Works closely with engineering services, field operations, and/or estimating on work performance and productivity. Gains exposure, and contributes to, multiple areas of the company. Communicates personal and professional goals and objectives, with the ultimate result of progressing from a Project Engineer into an Engineering Services, Field Operations, or Estimating role.

Key Relationships

• Reports to: Area Manager, General Superintendent, Chief Estimator, Project Executive, Engineering Services Manager
• Direct reports: None
• External clients: Material suppliers, equipment suppliers, subcontractors, owners, developers, consultants, private customers, public agencies, state and federal regulatory agencies, A/E representatives
• Internal clients: Area Manager, General Superintendent, Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, Estimators, Estimating Manager, Administrative Manager, Accounting Office Assistant, Cost Analysts, and Dispatch

Role Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, (or related field) or equivalent combination of technical training and related experience
• Experience & Industry Expertise: Typically a: Project Engineer I = 0 – 2 years; Project Engineer II = 2 plus years
• Specific Job Requirements: Successful completion of a pre-employment drug, alcohol, and background investigation, Valid Driver's License and the ability to obtain and maintain the required company auto insurance limits. Ability to drive on behalf of the company at least 60% of the time. Current on all company required safety training. Ability to preserve confidential and proprietary information and successfully avoid conflicts-of-interest. Knowledge of drafting and ability to read and interpret blueprints. Ability to utilize computer aided systems and equipment to calculate material quantity requirements. Knowledge of project management software and/or estimating software. Working knowledge of construction equipment, materials, techniques, and required standards applicable to discipline. Knowledge of company's Standard Operating Policies and Procedures. Occasional overnight travel
• Competencies: Relationship Management, Business Acumen, Communications, Organization and Management, People Development, Technology: Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, AGTEK, SureTrak, Technical competence in construction

Equipment Used, Physical Demands, and Work Environment

• Equipment Used: Personal computer, telephone, pagers, drafting board, digitizer, plan scanners and copiers, plotters, personal protective equipment
• Physical Demands & Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Physical: Sitting for long periods of time working on a computer as well as driving to and from job sites, client offices, agency headquarters and the like. Job site visits require walking on uneven ground, climbing, bending, stooping and crawling in confined or enclosed spaces. Some lifting of materials and equipment up to 50 lbs. Vision requirements are close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. May work long hours during peak seasons
• Work Environment: Typical office environment with adequate temperatures and lighting, low levels of noise. Exposed to the conditions of job sites which can include loud noise, dust, fumes, and extreme weather conditions prevalent at the time. May work various shifts or hours, including early mornings, dusk or evenings.