Project Engineer

Position Summary

A Project Engineer plays an essential role in the success of all stages of a project. This includes assisting the project team through the decision, planning, and execution phases with the aim of defining and creating value for our clients.

EMJ’s Purpose is to be People Serving People. For Project Engineers, EMJ accomplishes this Purpose by providing a structured PE program, with flexibility, and with the baseline goal to develop future leaders for both Operations and Preconstruction departments. Responsibilities change depending on assignment to ensure a Project Engineer has consistent opportunities to learn and grow. When assigned to one of EMJ’s regional offices, a Project Engineer will primarily assist Project Managers & Preconstruction Managers. When assigned to an active EMJ project, a Project Engineer will primarily support Superintendents. By participating in this program a Project Engineer gains a 360-degree view of what is required to deliver an exceptional client experience while ensuring EMJ remains financially strong.

A candidate for a Project Engineer position must embody EMJ Construction’s Core Values: be Selfless, Trustworthy, and Gritty, all while displaying a positive, winning attitude in a team-based environment.

What You Will Be Doing in This Role

Office Assignment

• Assist in bid solicitation, takeoffs and bid scope review
• Conduct subcontractor reference checks
• Expedite Joint Check Agreements, Letters of Credit and Personal Guarantee
• Expedite contract execution and receive insurance certifications
• Schedule and participate in buyout meetings
• Assist in Site Evaluations & Due Diligence trips
• Price value generated ideas
• Execute Cost Management/Control by assisting in both Pay Application and Change Order processes
• Update the jobsite plans and Contract Exhibits
• “Start Strong | Finish Strong” through the project start up and close out process
• Prepare submittal logs and material delivery logs for the field
• Lead an effective OAC meeting
• Create, maintain, and update project schedules
• Prepare and present monthly Project Status Reports (PSR)
• Understand and participate in EMJ’s Client Experience (CX) process

Field Assignment

• Read, understand, and execute requirements within project specifications
• Review and understand executed subcontract agreements
• Embrace our culture of quality by participating in Preconstruction meetings, as well as conducting 1st Work, In-Progress, and Close Up Inspections
• Review submittals & shop drawings with Superintendents
• Participate in weekly Trade Partner Coordination meetings, and other meetings as needed
• Build strong relationships with trade partners by ensuring they have updated drawings, RFI responses, submittals, and schedules
• Understand and participate in the Client Experience (CX) process
• Identify and mitigate safety and SWPPP issues
• Expedite RFI’s and maintain the RFI log

What You Will Need For This Role

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related area preferred
• Experience in commercial construction is preferred, but not required
• Well organized and able to accomplish a variety of tasks in an efficient and timely manner
• Must be goal oriented
• Ability to identify, investigate and quantify onsite issues, with corresponding resolutions and consequences
• Strong leadership potential with desire to learn and grow
• Willingness and ability to relocate with assigned jobs
• Night and weekend work may be required
• Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, and stand for extended periods
• Computer knowledge and efficiency, with the ability to learn specific web-based and software applications: SharePoint, Procore, Bluebeam, Phoenix Scheduling Software
• EMJ is not accepting unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters at this time.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Disability insurance

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