Under the direction of the Project Manager, the Project Engineer assists the project team members in meeting pre-set deadlines while building a quality product in the most efficient and cost-effective manner. The Project Engineer maintains company software for project management, estimating and scheduling while providing technical and administrative direction to ensure corporate objectives are met.
Responsibilities And Duties
- Assists in preparing and updating all assigned project schedules, including subcontractors and material deliveries.
- Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends, recommending actions.
- Prepares reports and correspondence as directed.
- Tracks/may generate submittals; may respond to Requests for Information (RFI’s).
- Assists PM with managing and scheduling subcontractors and other vendors; assists with updating project schedule.
- Organizes project files.
- Under PM’s supervision, may provide clarification on contract documents and specifications.
- Review, organize, maintain, and process contract documents and shop drawings
- Setup and maintain job files
- Assist in the preparation of the project close-out manuals
- Participate in team meetings to coordinate work and manage labor concerns.
- Ensure work is completed in accordance with quality standards and contract specifications.
- Implement project schedules including each task associated with project completion.
- Review project drawings, specifications, submittals and change orders.
- Track project phase completion against milestones.
- Review all plans and specifications, permits, set of drawings, and owner requirements with the superintendent & project manager
- Performs other project-related duties and assignments as instructed by supervisor.
Experience and Education
- Prior PE experience preferred
- Prior field construction experience preferred
- 2 - 4 year post-secondary degree preferred
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to work in an indoor office environment and an active outdoor construction site environment.
- Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, and work in confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment.
- Must be able to traverse irregular and steep terrain.
- Must be able to work in various weather conditions and be exposed to dirt or dust.
- Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment while at work.
- Must be able to lift and carry 25lbs regularly and 50lbs occasionally.
- Must be able to work for long periods of time in front of a computer and/or while standing.