Project Engineer

Do you want to be part of the Riley Construction Co., Inc. team? We are one of the fastest growing commercial construction companies in the Southeastern WI/Northern IL area and great things are happening!


We currently have an opening for a qualified Project Engineer to support the Madison, WI area.

The Project Engineer directs, coordinates, and exercises functional authority for planning, organization, controlling, integration, and completion of project within areas of assigned responsibility. Area of responsibility is typically focused on the earliest project management skills required for professional development to higher levels of project management.

Initial Responsibilities:

• Sets up phase and cost codes for new projects.
• Maintains and updates project schedule, as needed.
• Gathers information for change orders and compile for PM approval.
• Captures meeting minutes, as needed.
• Participates in development of punch list items.
• Assembles the Operation & Maintenance manuals for the owner at the conclusion of a project.
• Ensures project documents are "living" and current in co. software.
• Manages request for information (RFI) documents.
• Timely procure and review project submittals, with guidance if needed.
• Works closely with Project Manager on bid day, assisting with summarizing subcontractor bids for the various scopes of work as outlined in the construction specifications.
• Works closely with Project Coordinator and Project Secretary in the documentation for the various aspects of a project.
• Works closely with project Foreman or Superintendent in problem solving, information gathering and various other aspects of a project.
• Partners with and provides support to Project Manager.
• Timely procure and review project closeouts, with guidance if needed.
• Construction document management.
• Possible on-site field placement for larger jobs.
• Writing scopes.
• Attend job meetings.
• PCO's collect pricing/back-up, review for accuracy.
• Update project scheduling.
• Involved in Ops planning/production.

Once an individual displays mastery of all job duties assigned to a Project Engineer, opportunities for growth include:

• Coordinates subcontractors on a project.
• Reviews job cost reports and understands T & M reports.
• Prepares monthly financial projection for review.
• Assists with basic accounting processes for the job.
• Approves invoices.
• Awards scopes.
• Run/manage job and subcontractor meetings.
• Runs small projects, as a way to test new skills.
• Timely procure and review project submittals, without guidance.
• Timely procure and review project closeouts, without guidance.
• Assemble/present PCO's.
• Job set-up.
• Create job projections and billings.
• Reviews billings with Project Manager.
• Create schedule.
• Experience with project estimating.
• Ops planning understand the production management side of project management:
  • Scheduling
  • Pull planning
  • Ops planning
  • Resource allocation
  • Understanding flow, value and waste

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, or similar discipline
• Strong Math Skills

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, pleasant working environment and team atmosphere. Come join an established firm whose core values include Humility, Integrity, Flexibility and Initiative...understanding that it all begins with our employees!


Riley Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer

* No sponsorship available for this position.*