Project Engineer III

Title Project Engineer III Reporting To Office Director Salary Range $82,000 - $115,000 Overview of Role The Project Engineer III is responsible for hands‑on project management and development of projects from initial planning through the preparation of construction documents and permitting. This position provides leadership of project team(s) and communicates with clients to assure quality and timely completion of projects. The Project Engineer III should be able to identify opportunities within a project that will add value and help successfully accomplish the client’s desired project outcome. Essential Functions Manages complex large construction projects to include hospitality, healthcare, airports, etc. Exercises and manages functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering projects. Plans and formulates management processes and organizes project staff according to project requirements. Implements quality controls with review and design compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements and related specifications. Manages staff and activities concerning scheduling and resolving engineering design and construction problems. Provides direct oversight and evaluates/approves design changes, specifications and drawing releases. Controls expenditures within limitations of project budget. Excellent communication and reporting skills. Reviews project plans and proposals, then works with the client to develop project objectives. Identifies project responsibilities by determining the phases and elements of the project, calculates time frames, and sequences the stages of the project. Prepares and distributes a description and timeline of the project. Studies product design, customer requirements and performance standards, then determines project specifications. Presents cost estimates and performance standards. Reviews contractor bids; interviews and assigns personnel to specific phases and elements of the project. Through project coordination meetings and other forms of communication, oversees and coordinates the technical aspects of the project. Prepares status reports and regularly monitors budgets, contractors, and schedules. Allocates project resources appropriately; approves expenditures; employee contractor contracts. Keeps an accurate record and electronic database of all elements of the projects. Maintains positive attitude and demonstrates the utmost in professionalism. Completes work accurately and in a timely manner with the ability to multitask. Demonstrates excellent oral, written and communication skills, along with tact, diplomacy, and strong customer‑service orientation. Prioritizes work activities and receives and assumes multiple job duties as assigned. Maintains effective working relationships with both internal and external customers. Follows RLB’s policies and procedures, including confidential proprietary information. Contributes to team performance by collaboration and effective communication. Contributes to and understands the client’s desired project outcomes, identifying opportunities to add value to accomplish the desired outcomes. Adds to team effort by accomplishing other duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum Education: 4‑year college degree in architecture, construction management, or engineering science (or equivalent experience). Minimum Experience: Over eight (8) years of relevant proven experience. Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio); strong knowledge of engineering field budgeting and scheduling software; experience with the procedures and processes of a general contractor. Physical Requirements & Working Conditions Often work in an indoor office environment; equipment used includes computers and standard office machines. Essential physical tasks include working on a computer and answering and speaking on a telephone. May work on site locations involving ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, etc., requiring body agility and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. May also require sitting, standing for long periods, walking, carrying, pushing, stooping, crouching, and pulling. Equal Opportunity Employer RLB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring, and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items. #J-18808-Ljbffr Rider Levett Bucknall RLB