Coordinates the technical and engineering aspects of construction projects, including procurement, submittals, scheduling, material deliveries, drawings, change orders, cost estimates, subcontractor coordination, closeout documentation, training, and project document management.
As a Project Engineer, you will join a project team tasked with the responsibility for all technical and engineering aspects of your project. You will lead daily coordination between our clients, trade partners, engineers, architects, and our employees. The Project Engineer is responsible for planning, scheduling, predicting, and managing all the technical tasks to assure accuracy, proper resources, and quality for the lifecycle of the project.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Project Managers in purchasing activities including scoping and take-offs.
- Prepare and forward submittals; confirm submittal complies with plans/specs.
- Support the development and updating of the project schedule and subcontractor detail schedules.
- Play a lead role in the development of project plans.
- Monitor and expedite material deliveries ensuring all deliveries conform with the project schedule.
- Review change proposals from trade partners and negotiate as appropriate.
- Facilitate with the Project Manager and Superintendent in the coordination of drawings.
- Draft change orders. Solicit prices from subcontractors and suppliers. Perform scope take-off and estimate costs.
- Lead close out of project; includes assembling manuals and other warranties for turnover to owner and preparation final payment documents for subcontractors.
- Develop and lead training sessions for your team and trade partners.
- Take ownership of document management applications.
Basic Qualifications
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, a related discipline or relevant work experience.
- 2+ years experience in an engineer, project engineer, or a similar role in the construction industry.
- Demonstrated knowledge of scheduling, cost engineering, subcontract coordination, and general project administration.
- Demonstrated ability reading drawings and specifications.
- Computer proficient including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Interest and passion for building and the industry.
- Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: Self-Motivated, Results Oriented, Adaptable, Team Player, Accountable, Ethical, Innovative, Resilient, Builds Relationships
Preferred Qualifications
- OSHA 10 certification
- Procore experience
- Primavera P6 experience
- Experience working for a general contractor
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