Project Engineer I

Essential Functions

Project Financial Responsibilities

• Assists project management by proactively managing the project budget by controlling expenses, assisting with owner and subcontractor billings, identifying work not covered by subcontractor’s scope of work/budget and ensuring the success of office support functions related to the overall cost and scheduled completion.

Preconstruction Services

• Assist PE II in the establish procedures for controlling contract drawings.
• Initiates set-up of the job management system.  
• Assists estimating team with the scopes of work, bid package development and help solicit subcontractors and suppliers.

Project Start-up and Scheduling

• Assists in the development of the site utilization plan.
• Participate in subcontractor project orientation meetings, communicate and coordinate submittals and coordination drawings with subcontractors and the Superintendent.
• Actively participates in subcontractor project orientation.

Project Administration, Coordination and Close-out

• Responsible for proactive administration of reviewing and processing all submittal data and shop drawings to ensure project schedules are expedited and materials are delivered on time.  
• Participates in preconstruction meetings with subcontractors, conducted by the Project Engineer II.
• Attends and participates in meetings with Architect/Engineer and owner representatives, provides information and assists the Project Manager in the preparation of progress reports/meeting minutes.
• Assists with proposal change documents to subcontractors/suppliers and assists in collecting pricing and/or prepares change proposal requests for internal pricing review.
• Assists with submitting owner required close-out documents and assisting subcontractors /suppliers in scheduling owner required training and documentation.

Promote Customer Relations

Culture, Leadership and Employee Development

Job Requirements

• B.S. or Junior/Senior Status in Building Science, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field position. Internship(s) or Co-ops with a construction company is desired. This position is also available to Junior/Senior level students for internship and Co-op.
• New hires are required to sign up for OSHA courses and complete them within the first six months of employment. 
• Organizes people, tools, and equipment and plan/manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results.
• Makes decisions under tight deadlines, sometimes with incomplete information.
• Exhibits commitment to quality by evaluating project-related processes and make necessary changes, using customer input to make improvements, and meeting/exceeding internal and external customer expectations. 
• Acts in a manner of integrity that demonstrates support for the company values and the employees, while maintaining constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations.
• Demonstrates proficiency using a personal computer (PC) and company communication tools, such as email, internet, and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook).