Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

The Project Engineer position is responsible for assisting in the management of projects from start-up to closeout under the direction of a Project Manager. 

Responsibilities

• Assist with the management of the bid turnover and project startup process, blueprints/specifications, review proposals/project requirements and coordinate materials procurement. 
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and federal/state laws; provide status updates and maintain documentation records. 
• Responsible for material requisition, submittal compilation, purchase orders, on-site job walk-throughs, change orders request for information and close-out documents. 
• Assist in writing quotations and project proposals, estimating projects when necessary, review of contracts, setting up projects in relevant software applications, working with project managers, on-site foreman, and general contractors on assigned work. 
• Maintain and manage online project document postings utilizing Bluebeam Studio and Microsoft SharePoint. 

• Develops and maintains a positive relationship with vendors and clients. 
• Assists in coordinating the project team - field supervision, project resources and support department staff - as directed by the Senior Project Manager. 
• Assists in monitoring project planning, execution and closure, and all project functions as they relate to quality control and project management. 
• Establishes and maintains project management files. 
• Maintains drawing sets. 

• Estimates material takeoffs and develops change requests. 
• Develops and tracks Requests for Information (RFI’s). 
• Researches, acquires and collates Submittals and Operations & Maintenance manual materials. 
• Actively utilizes project management software and company network to meet all project requirements for documenting, measuring, tracking and resolving project issues. 
• Work with the Production and Field teams; Project Managers, Site Superintendents and Field Staff. 

• Assists with job billing preparation and substantiations. 
• Tracks correspondence. 
• Assists Project Managers with additional tasks as needed. 

Qualifications

• 2+ years of electrical experience/knowledge of construction, design, and cost management as a Project Engineer with Commercial, Institutional and/or Industrial projects. 
• Experience preparing take-offs and estimates for change orders. 
• Advanced abilities in reading and interpreting plans and specifications.