Project Engineer

Job Title: Project Engineer (PE)

Department: Operations

Reports To: Assistant Project Manager or Project Manager

SUMMARY

The Project Engineer (PE) is directly responsible for document management and assists the Project Manager in all aspects of cost, quality, schedule, and safety. Responsible for assisting the projects teams with obtaining, evaluating, coordinating and distributing the information and authorizations needed to construct projects on time, within budget, safely, and with quality in partnership with the project team. Builds and maintains relationships with Clients, Architects, Consultants and Subcontractors. Daily activities are conducted to promote the company's vision, mission and core values. To perform this job successfully, the employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and in a timely manner. The following duties are representative of the job but are not all inclusive and other duties may be assigned as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The following qualifications are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform the job but not all inclusive.

• Bachelor's Degree in Building Construction, Construction Management or related degree.
• Computer literate with excellent Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, detail oriented.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Understanding of plans and schematics.
• Can work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Advanced critical thinking and judgment skills.
• Must be able to work flexible hours. Work hours will be consistent with a Project Engineer in the Construction industry.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• CPR and first aid certifications.
• OSHA 10 training.
• At least 2 years of applicable construction experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with construction software platforms.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for managing, maintaining, coordinating, organizing, tracking, updating, and/or expediting the flow of project information as required.
• Assists Project Manager (PM) with change management process tracking and mitigating all cost liabilities.
• Assists Project Manager with constructing project budgets.
• Assists Project Manager with project forecasting / project reviews.
• Assists Project Manager with project invoicing, both subcontractor/supplier and owner billing.
• Manage submittal process to ensure conformance to the contract documents and timely procurement of materials so as to maintain quality and schedule.
• Manage RFI process, reviewing all FRI's for potential cost / schedule impacts and mitigating those liabilities accordingly in concert with the project team.
• Responsible for creating the filing system and maintaining all files.
• Generate Requests-For-Information (RFI's) and track through submission, review and distribution.
• Maintain the Record Drawings and ASI, CCD, RFI, and Field Order logs.
• Responsible for creating the submittal log, reviewing submittals and follow through of the approval process.
• Ensure approved submittals are distributed to all required parties in a timely manner, and maintained in the file system and project management database.
• Create and maintain Project Closeout requirements: owner training, attic stock materials, as-built drawings & closeout documents.
• Timely transmit all official contract documents to required parties.
• Regularly attend meetings with the Project Manager and generate the minutes of each meeting.
• Responsible for knowing and understanding fully the "Scopes of Work" for the subcontractors onsite.
• Facilitate and support management and field supervision staff as required.
• Understand and utilize the Company Policy and Procedures Manual and Best Practices Guidelines including Master Forms Library.
• Participate in ongoing training efforts.
• Ensure workplace safety. Report issues to project team immediately.
• Performs other functions as requested of them.
• Ensure client needs are exceeded throughout the course of delivery.
• Acts as a steward of CPPI culture, mission, vision and core values.
• Upholds and communicates CPPI safety standards.
• Takes ownership for the project.
• Behaves in a manner that sets a positive example for others to follow in the PE role.
• Makes day-to-day decisions that enhance profitability without sacrificing our values or relationships.
• Grows and mentors Project Assistants, Interns and fellow Project Engineers.
• Responsible for mitigating and reporting project risk.
• Follow all policies and procedures and assure that others do as well in a spirit of teamwork.
• Participates in meetings and company functions as well as completes required training as needed.

KEY QUALITIES OF A PROJECT ENGINEER (PE):

• Positive Attitude.
• Detail oriented, and focused on accuracy and quality of work.
• Willingness to take instructions.
• Time management, planning and organizational skills.
• Strong Oral & Written Communication skills.

COMPETENCIES:

• Strong spirit of resilience.
• Organizational skills.
• Possess a strong sense of integrity.
• Strong commitment to follow-through and execution of job duties.
• Time management skills and ability to meet deadlines with competing priorities.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Dependability, punctuality and reliable attendance.
• Proactive, self-starting and self-managing.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION AND HOURS:

• Exempt Level Position - This is a 40 hour a week, full-time position. Days and hours of work are at minimum Monday through Friday and you can expect to work normal business hours from 8AM to 5PM. Specific jobs may require hours to report in to work to change based on project needs. This could mean you could report in to work earlier or you may have to stay later. Changes in work hours will be at sole discretion of direct supervisor. Position is based on completion of work, not hours worked. Some occasional weekend and after-hours work are required pending demands of the job and projects assigned.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• 10% of time with occasional travel required to job sites and to other CPPI satellite offices.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works occasionally in a typical office environment but spends majority of time on job sites where work is done in a job trailer or outside in a construction environment. May be exposed to weather, dirt/dust, loud noise, and may be required to wear personal protective equipment. Is required to lift 25lbs regularly and 50lbs occasionally. Must be able to work for long periods of time in front of a computer.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO STATEMENT: As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.