Project Engineer

Responsibilities

• Consistently performs and applies quantity takeoffs quantity surveys quantity review and data input to manage contract progress reporting and change management.
• Communicates with and oversees trade contractor work (as per the project schedule) and may provide day-to-day direction.
• Maintains contract with more complex subcontracted scopes and subcontract administration including defining work scope answering inquiries and monitoring progress.
• Maintains project document control and procedures (administering RFI shop drawings etc.).
• Consistently consults with designers/engineers when reviewing drawings and suggests value-added or alternative construction methods or materials.
• Actively works with project manager to create and issue tender packages and subcontracts on complex scopes and monitor their progress.
• Completes overall project closeout including document archival maintenance and warranty manuals deficiencies and warranty work.
• Manages change order process including pricing negotiating processing and assessing cost and schedule impact before reviewing with project manager. Performs simple estimates.
• Works with project manager and superintendent and/or manages overall project performance on more complex projects or scopes as per site HSE cost management schedule quality and status and progress reporting.
• Actively oversees inventory and tracking of materials and equipment and expedites material orders.
• Conducts basic safety inspections and training identifies hazards and corrections and leads by example for health and safety practices and procedures.
• Assists with site inspections from the design team to resolve constructability and site coordination issues and reviews and signs off on functionality AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) requirements and code compliance while identifying installation deficiencies and witnesses and signs off on systems commissioning. Ensures that resolution is achieved and accepted by all stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in construction in an operational role preferred.
• Construction trade certification with equivalent experience or post-secondary diploma or bachelors degree in construction management or engineering preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of construction equipment and techniques drawings and specifications project health safety and environment (HSE) quality building materials and required standards as per discipline.
• Extensive knowledge of means and methods and construction sequences.
• Ability to apply advanced engineering/problem-solving principles to construction challenges.
• Advanced knowledge of construction law building codes and ASME piping codes.
• Excellent verbal written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced planning organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask prioritize own work and delegate simple tasks.
• Ability to formulate subcontracts and administer subcontracts and contract documents.
• Ability to create and schedule projects valued between $3M and $50M.
• Demonstrates strong relationship management with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with key partners and decision makers.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and internal operational systems including Baseplate applications with a strong aptitude for adopting new technology.