Project Engineer Jobs

Primary Function: The project engineer is an entry level position that serves as a kind of middleman between the client, the construction project manager, the job superintendent, and the many subcontractors to make sure a construction project proceeds safely, accurately and smoothly.

II. Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists PM/Sr PM in preparation for weekly subcontractor and progress meetings.
• Using schedule to update material needs and communicate those needs to suppliers.
• Collect and review material tickets from the field
• Assists Project Manager or Sr. PM as required to prepare for meetings.
• Reviews, codes, and approves invoices
• Works with Project Manager or Sr. PM, Project Superintendent and Subcontractors to collect information to then produce and distribute the Weekly 3-week Lookahead Schedule
• Collect and review daily trucking logs and material summaries
• Assist job superintendent in completing daily time in the field by reviewing timecards to ensure accurate quantity and cost code information is included.
• Works with Project Manager or Sr. PM, Project Superintendent and Subcontractors to collect information to then produce and distribute the Daily Project Schedule
• Reviews job cost reports with PM/Sr. PM and Job Superintendent
• Process submittals, schedules, quantity takeoffs and pay estimate data
• Attends weekly subcontractor and progress meetings. Takes meeting notes.
• Works with Project Manager or Sr. PM, Project Superintendent and Subcontractors to collect information to then produce and distribute the long term Detailed Progress Schedule
• Reviews the plans and specifications to determine basis of payment and method of measurement to ensure accurate cost coding of labor, equipment, material and hauling costs.

III. Additional Responsibilities:

• Includes various duties and responsibilities as determined and assigned by supervising PM/Sr. PM.
• Be on call in winter to supervise snow removal operations outside of working hours when required.

IV. Required Skill/Knowledge

• Detailed, organized, accurate
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Basic ability to read and interpret Construction Plans and Specifications
• Self-directed and motivated
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word

V. Preferred Skills/ Knowledge:

• Bluebeam Revu
• Microsoft PowerPoint, Access
• At least one internship/job in heavy highway construction
• HCSS Heavy Bid and Heavy Job
• Oracle P6
• Viewpoint Vista
• GPS survey training

VI. Education Level / Required Certification:

Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, General Engineering, or equivalent related experience. PMP certification is a plus.