Project Engineer
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Job Description
Job Title: Project Engineer
Classification: NonExempt
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Job Summary: Responsible for assisting in Estimating/Preconstruction Project Management and/or Field Supervision in areas such as bidding proposal development scheduling project management cost management and field supervision.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Project Engineer may be involved with performing the following duties and responsibilities:
Perform review of all contract document provisions; assist in review of design documents for compliance to specifications and contract subcontract documents for scope completeness and project plans scopes submittals and shop drawings for specification compliance and design/constructability issues.
Assist Project Manager and/or Superintendent with review of project proposal to determine time frame budget procedures staffing allotment of resources and project schedule.
Assist Estimating/Preconstruction with the following:
o Prepare Invitations to Bid (ITBs) and solicit competitive trade proposals.
o Development of estimates.
o Perform quantity takeoffs.
o Proposal development.
Assist Superintendent with the following:
o Job site startup.
o Develop and maintain schedules.
o Through use of CMiC assist with completing accurate daily reports (including weather and subcontractor manpower reports) producing and filing project photographs safety logs equipment rentals and cost coding.
o Coordinate Subcontractors.
o Perform verify and maintain punch list.
Assist Project Manager with the following:
o Issue monthly payment applications (e.g. percent complete of each activity).
o Prepare and maintain master cost breakdown learning cost control methods.
o Prepare notices to the owner in case of damages delays or changes.
o Prepare progress and final payment requests.
o Report quantities for cost accounting.
o Requests for Information (RFIs).
o Project closeout including securing warranties guarantees and acceptance of work sub contract and vendor close and records retention.
Participate in applicable monthly project reviews project meetings corporate meetings and forums.
Other duties as assigned.
Note: The Project Engineer is not permitted to operate heavy construction equipment/vehicles such as bulldozers grading equipment etc. or to perform subcontractor trade work already assigned to a subcontractor. In addition the Project Engineer is not permitted to perform any electrical mechanical or plumbing work or any other trade work where a license is required (unless licensed and unless not already assigned to a subcontractor).
Safety:
Comply with all safety policies report suspected safety concerns make recommendations for enhancements to the safety program and visibly support and uphold the companys strong safety culture.
Assist in ensuring all construction activities are conducted in a safe clean and orderly working environment and ensure job site compliance with the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) including addressing job site issues and documentation of any IIPP events in adherence with the Companys IIPP manual.
Remain current in all company required safety training and certifications.
Acknowledge and celebrate safe behaviors and actions of others.
Personal:
Understand and work within the accepted ethical standards of the company.
Proactively support and encourage diversity on projects and team. Visibly support and promote fair and equal treatment and opportunity for all.
Remain current in all company required training and certifications.
Stay abreast of changes in the industry best practices and other industry information by appropriate reading meetings conferences networking etc.
Continuously find ways to take on challenges increase skills and capacity and improve knowledge and performance.
Education Experience and Licensing/Certifications:
Degree in Construction Management Engineering or related field.
12 years of experience as a Project Engineer or similar position with a construction general contractor is preferred.
An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Valid Stateissued drivers license and satisfactory driving record and vehicle insurance which meets Alston Construction liability coverage requirements.
OSHA 30hour Safety Certification will be required for office Project Engineer positions and OSHA 30hour Safety Certification will be required for field Project Engineer positions.
First Aid/CPR Certification.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required:
Knowledge and understanding of construction operations.
Ability to read and understand drawings specifications maps surveys mechanical and electrical sheets project schedules cost reports and other construction documents; understanding of contract provisions which address scope of work and design criteria.
Knowledge of estimating construction costs and cost control procedures and scheduling.
Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
Understanding of local state federal (including OSHA) and company safety and environmental regulations codes and requirements related to the construction industry.
Ability to work well both independently as well as in a team environment.
Working knowledge of all sub trades.
Ability to effectively handle stress and stressful situations.
Excellent skills in organization time management and prioritization
Proactive and readily adaptable to changing conditions or demands and ability to work well under pressure and with tight deadlines.
Effective communication skills (written and verbal).
Professional demeanor and effective interpersonal skills; ability to successfully interface with and to maintain good working relationships with clients coworkers managers subcontractors vendors and others.
Proficiency in computers Microsoft Project Word Excel and Outlook; knowledge of CMiC MS Project and/or CMiC preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Frequently required to stand walk sit stoop kneel crouch climb and reach.
Occasionally required to crawl.
Lift 50 lbs.
Extensive reading from documents and computer. Specific vision abilities include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Willingness and ability to work extended hours and flexible schedules including evenings and weekends.
Willingness and ability to travel frequently and for extended periods.
Work Environment
The Project Engineers duties may consist of work both in the field as well as the office.
Will be exposed to outside weather elements while in the field.
May be exposed to loud noises fumes and/or airborne particles while in the field.
While in the field dress (including proper PPE) is conducive to a building construction environment.
Employment Type
Full-Time
