We are seeking a Project Engineer to work as an Intern and assisting with Estimating and Project Management responsibilities. The Project Engineer is responsible for assisting in the daily management, supervision, coordination and successful completion of construction projects to optimize time and cost objectives with respect to contracting, scheduling, and estimating/bidding contract administration functions.
Some of the responsibilities of a project engineer include, but are not limited to:
•In coordination with Preconstruction/Estimating, develop an initial schedule and provide detail to schedule as required for project. Once schedule is developed and sequenced, update, maintain, communicate and manage all vendors and subcontractors to the schedule.
•Oversee and monitor administrative procedures for the project. These include but are not limited to: project set-up, contract review, project contacts directory sheet, project and field use project manual, project files, emergency contacts directory, etc.
•Keep informed on and ensure that all requirements of insurance, safety, labor relations and EEO are met.
•With assistance from preconstruction/estimating, help develop, review, approve, and implement the project budget
•Buy-out and prepare material/equipment purchase orders and subcontracts for all assigned projects. Maintain a material status log schedule outlining dates specific pieces of materials/equipment are required for a particular project.
•Possess working knowledge of all project plans, specifications, Owner Contract, subcontracts, purchase orders, daily correspondence, shop drawings, submittals and all other project related documents and assist project superintendent/foreman in maintaining a complete and accurate set of ‘As Built’ documents.
•Assure that those individuals involved in your project, whose functions require knowledge and understanding of the general contract and subcontract requirements, receive and understand the information. These items should be addressed thoroughly in the pre-job planning meeting.
•Initiate, establish and maintain working relationships with owner, architect, engineer, inspector and subcontractors to facilitate construction activities and to realize future opportunities for repeat business. Represent Citadel Electric Group at project coordination meetings.
•Ensure timely and accurate billings and accounts receivable.
•Ensure timely project completion through project scheduling, expediting of material deliveries and the management of materials. With the assistance of the project coordinator, manage/oversee the entire submittal approval process for materials, equipment, applicable shop drawings, etc.
Required Qualifications:
•Valid Driver License
•Previous experience managing employees and/or scheduling projects
•Computer skills using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
•Construction background
•Desire to make a career in construction management
•Strong interpersonal skills / ability to work with customers
•Sense of urgency / takes initiative
•Organizational skills
•Strong Math skills
•Team Oriented
Preferred:
- Experience Estimating
- Experience working with Project Management software (Microsoft Project or Primavera)