Project Engineer I (Austin, TX) - Austin Commercial

Do you want to make a difference Do you want to grow your career at one of the industrys leading construction firms Put your expertise and project engineering skills to work at Austin Commercialis currently seeking a Project Engineer I for ourAustin TX set the standard for commercial construction and were looking for talented construction professionals to join us. Austin is 100% employee-owned so every one of our employee-owners has a vested interest in our success. As a result we consistently meet and exceed our customers expectations with our commitment to safety service and integrity. Join us today. We Own It!

Responsibilities:

1. Notifies subcontractors of commencement dates; solicits delivery schedules from suppliers; expedites deliveries to avoid costly construction delays

2. Participates in the detailed estimating of cost and construction time for proposed changes; may participate in direct negotiations with owners about change orders; when negotiations are concluded the PE I ensures that contract plans and the master schedule are updated properly

3. Prepares submittal schedule as required to meet construction schedule and coordinates submissions with subcontractors; assumes overall responsibility for submittals to include checking for accuracy transmittals to and from subcontractors architectssuperintendents and maintaining logs; expedites delivery of submittals when necessary to avoid delays in construction; keeps project manager abreast of submissions that will impact schedule

4. Prepares and/or oversees preparation of a number of reports dealing with the project such as material logs submittal logs RFI logs drawing logs long-lead items log as required by owners and/or company operating procedures

5. Assists the project manager in the preparation of subcontracts; assists in resolving any problems regarding interpretation and/or execution of the subcontract; alerts the project manager to problems that have not been satisfactorily resolved at this level and proposes alternative courses of action

6. Assists in the verification of monthly subcontractor payment requests

7. May assume a role in locating suppliers for various building materials; reviews invoices upon request to verify quantity quality and prices for construction materials

8. Responds to requests for information (RFIs) from owners and subcontractors preparing RFIs for the project architect and/or structural engineer of record when necessary to clarify technical issues concerning the project; ensures that information received in response to RFIs is routed to the applicable field superintendent and subcontractors

9. Assists in compiling close-out documents including as-built drawings guarantees warranties service manuals and other related documents for delivery to the owner; may prepare Austins warranty for inclusion in this package and assist in preparing other close-out documents as assigned

10. Participates in jobsite safety as outlined in companys Safety & Health Manual

11. When not assigned to a project the PE I generally is assigned to the Estimating department and tasked with preparation of detailed cost estimates; may assist with value engineering activities and the pricing of those alternate procedures; interacts with a wide variety of construction professionals including owner representatives architects structural engineers subcontractors suppliers etc.

Requirements:

• B.S. in construction management/science engineering or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2 years work experience in the construction industry
• Successful completion of OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training required (may obtain within first year of employment)
• Experience with the following: RFI submittals and punch-list

Benefits & Compensation

We offer excellent benefits including medical dental life and disability insurance and a matching 401K are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)!To learn more about our employee-ownership structure please go to Commercial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About Austin Commercial

Become an owner of one of North Americas most respected and fastest-growing commercial construction firms! Austin Commercials employee-owners put our expertise to work in regional and national operations building iconic projects that set the bar in our industry. Whether world-class airports and aviation facilities technologically advanced healthcare facilities cutting-edge educational and research facilities professional sports stadiums high-rises hospitality and other leading commercial markets Austins industry expertise and ingenuity are second to none. Become an employee-owner today grow your career and put your skills to work at Austin Commercial. We Own It!

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Austin Industries and all operating divisions (Austin Bridge & Road Austin Commercial and Austin Industrial) do not accept unsolicited resumes candidates names or summaries from staffing agencies search firms or third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited resumes candidates names or summaries submitted to Austin Industries or any of its employee-owners become the property of Austin Industries and Austin Industries will not pay a placement fee.

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