Project Engineer

Job Title

Job Description

Summary/Objective

We are looking for a flexible, results-driven team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, produce quality work and consistently meet deadlines.

Essential Functions

• Manage project engineering and related functions and activities;
• Ensure project engineering activities comply with company and contract requirements and support overall construction schedule;
• Provide technical support for construction effort including participation in construction planning and design, interpretation of design, application of construction methods, resolution and documentation of design conflicts, constructability reviews, etc.;
• Develop, implement, and administer project engineering procedures and other work controlling documents;
• Represent company, project and/PR department during A/E, client, and PM meetings;
• Interface all on-site departments as required to resolve problems, ensure quality of construction, etc., in support of overall project schedule;
• Assist Superintendent and Project Manager as required;
• Gather submittals from subcontractors/suppliers and create submittal log;
• Review and forward processed submittals to subcontractors/suppliers and the field;
• Track status of submittals with A/E;
• Track status of procurement/material deliveries with suppliers/subs and superintendent;
• Obtain additional information for submittals as needed/revise and resubmit as required;
• Obtain quotes from subcontractors/suppliers for additional work as requested;
• Compile quotes and prepare proposals to owners for price adjustments;
• Track proposal requests through disposition;
• Complete owner change orders/budget adjustments based on approved proposal requests;
• Prepare subcontract change orders or revised purchase orders for approved changes;
• Prepare job schedule on Sure Trak, update on a weekly basis and provide to all project team members;
• Prepare Request for Information (RFI) as needed;
• Forward RFIs to A/E for review and response;
• Create log of RFIs and distribute RFIs to field and subs/suppliers;
• Monitor and track status of RFIs;
• Obtain ASIs and distribute to appropriate project team members;
• Create log of ASIs, and ensure that ASIs are incorporated into drawings and/or project files as needed;
• Ability to travel frequently and remain eligible to operate a company vehicle or a personal vehicle for company purposes per Fleet Safety Management policy; and
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• One to two years of actual construction experience required;
• Bachelor level degree with an emphasis in Construction Management or Civil Engineering preferred;
• Strong ability to organize, prioritize and work under deadlines;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to work varying hours as required, full-time or over-time, evenings, or weekends;
• Ability to work rapidly and accurately with plans and computers, follow set procedures and standards as well as compare and recognize differences in size, shape and form of lines, figures, and objects; and
• Ability to picture objects from drawings or diagrams, rate information using standards that can be measured or checked, perform quantity takeoffs, compile pricing, and work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.

Competencies

• Adaptability;
• Attention to Detail;
• Organizational Skills;
• Time Management Skills;
• Technical Capacity; and
• Customer/Client Focus.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a variety of environments that will include working outside in extreme weather conditions and noise levels. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time non-union position. The scheduled hours are 40 to 50 hours per week Monday through Friday but may be extended as required to execute the tasks assigned.

Travel

This position requires frequent travel. Project Engineers routinely travel to and from the office, job sites/projects, meetings, supplier/sub-contractor locations, etc.

Required Education and Experience

One to two years of actual construction experience is required. A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Administration in Construction Management or Civil Engineering is preferred. Continuing education in the fields of Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering is encouraged.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

1. Must pass a pre-employment screen, including but not limited to a drug and alcohol screen, background check, motor vehicle records check, reference check and physical (if applicable).
2. Current and valid driver's license in the state of permanent residence (must be insurable by Jaynes automobile insurance carrier in order to drive a Jaynes vehicle).
3. Must be eligible per Fleet Safety Management policy to operate a company vehicle or a personal vehicle for company purposes.

Work Authorization

Jaynes Corporation requires that all employees be legally authorized to work in the United States. Any person employed by Jaynes must complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) and will be entered into the federal E-Verify system.

AAP/EEO Statement

All employment decisions at Jaynes are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, national, social, or ethnic origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Jaynes will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Benefits

Jaynes Corporation is an employee-owned company and offers an exceptional benefits package. In addition to a competitive base salary, regular full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance; a health savings account (HSA); dependent care flexible spending account (FSA); company-paid and supplemental life insurance; long term & short term disability insurance; cancer, accident & hospital indemnity coverage; retirement planning including 401k and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); bonus plan; paid holidays; and up to 5 weeks of paid leave.

Additional wellness benefits include an onsite healthcare clinic for employees and their dependents, a comprehensive employee wellness program that includes financial incentives, free weekly yoga classes, an employee assistance program (EAP), and a fitness membership reimbursement program.

Regular part-time employees and interns are eligible for limited benefits.

Please Note

Job descriptions are designed and intended only to summarize the essential duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements for the purpose of clarifying the general nature and scope of a position's role as part of the overall organization.

Job descriptions do not list all tasks an employee might be expected to perform, and they do not limit the right of the supervisor to assign additional tasks, or otherwise modify duties to be performed, even if seemingly unrelated to the basic job.

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