What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer position at Bearing Construction, Inc.?
At Bearing Construction, we offer a dynamic environment where you can grow professionally while building strong, lasting relationships. Our culture thrives on collaboration, backed by a foundation of stability, loyalty, and innovation.
We are committed to enhancing the environmental quality of every community we serve and have become the trusted contractor of choice for many of our best clients.
With exciting opportunities on the horizon, both for our company and each team member, there’s never been a better time to join us. Become part of a high-performing team delivering exceptional construction management and engineering services.
Pay Range
The pay range for this role is $75,000-$90,000 annually. Compensation is based on your unique qualifications and experience.
Benefits
Enjoy a comprehensive total rewards package beyond a competitive base salary to include merit increases, annual bonus potential, and an extensive benefits plan for you and your family that includes health, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, paid holidays, a retirement 401k plan, life insurance, short-term disability, and other supplemental options.
As an employee of Bearing Construction, Inc., you will also receive perks like a semiannual clothing allowance to spend in our company webstore and have access to our employee perk programs like Working Advantage, which offers exclusive deals and offers on various products, services, and experiences.
Job Summary
Supports the Project Management Team throughout the entire life cycle of the project, from bid to completion and the warranty period.
Under the direction of the Project Manager/ Assistant Project Manager, the Project Engineer is responsible for organizing and coordinating project activities, assists in planning, scheduling, controlling, and monitoring multiple projects, including monitoring, and updating project scope, safety, timeline, budget, information & change management, and quality requirements. The Project Engineer assists in managing prime and subcontract change events, project submittals, and assists in processes and associated software platform administration. The Project Engineer works collaboratively with personnel as assigned by the Project Management Team.
Responsibilities and Duties
Information Management
Collaborates daily with each assigned project’s Project Manager/Assistant Project Manager, Project Coordinator and Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent.
- Supports, promotes, and monitors project safety, including but not limited to the project safety plan and job hazard analysis. Attends and contributes to weekly meetings focused on jobsite safety.
- Compiles project information into work packs for Field Managers.
- Drafts RFIs.
- Creates material take-offs and places orders for direct materials as assigned.
- Verifies deliveries are consistent with the orders placed and with delivery receipts/bills-of-lading.
- Responsible for cost coding delivery tickets and providing them to Accounts Payable.
- Proactively and systematically moves the submittal process forward independent of specific task assignments from the Project Manager. Drafts and submits submittals on Procore. Reviews resubmittals for compliance with the previous engineer’s review.
- Maintains databases related to vendor information, submittals, drawings, O&M Manuals, and other documents.
- Proactively and systematically follows up with vendors on a regular basis to either verify the schedule is being met or to identify delays as early as possible.
- Communicates with project partners to obtain clarification and other necessary information.
- Prepares reports and correspondence as directed.
- Assists entire project team with document control, meeting minutes and filing all associated documentation.
- Verifies that entire staff and all partners have access to up-to-date contract documents, vendor submittals, and contact information.
- Contributes to a procurement log of all materials as needed. Maintains this log if necessary.
- Under Project Manager’s supervision, may provide clarification on contract documents and specifications.
- Reviews, organizes, maintains, and processes contract documents and shop drawings.
- Assesses project risks and issues and provides solutions where applicable.
- Tracks project phase completion against milestones.
- Collects and collates all data required for a complete Operations & Maintenance Manual.
- Provides additional support to Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers.
- Performs other related duties and responsibilities.
- Performs project specific administrative assistant tasks, as assigned.
Cost Management
- Compiles, organizes, and communicates bid packages to subcontractors. Drafts template letters of commitment and customized contract language. Compiles a list of all estimated project commitments tied to potential vendors.
- Coordinates with the Job Cost Manager and Accounts Payable to enhance vendor compliance.
- Maintains a Change Event log.
- Compiles and issues potential change orders initiated and prepared by the Project Management Team and approved by the Project Manager/Assistant Project Manager.
Skills and Abilities
- Exceptionally detail oriented, organized, and focused on quality presentation.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft, Adobe/Bluebeam applications.
- Comfortable learning new software applications quickly and with little direct supervision.
- Ability to research and comprehend the details of contract documents and drawings.
- Possess strong desire to keep IT-related skill set relevant and useful.
- Ability to prioritize deadlines, anticipate issues and avoid bottlenecks.
- Excellent time management and communication skills.
- Builds and sustains positive and collaborative working relationships with a wide range of constituents.
Required Experience and Education
- High school diploma/GED required.
- 3 years of experience in general administrative duties.
- 2 years of previous experience in construction, engineering, or manufacturing.
- Previous experience performing some of the specific responsibilities and duties in this job description.
Preferred Experience and Education
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent construction experience.
- 2 years of previous management experience in any industry.
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 most of the day.
• 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 or while standingSalary : $75,000 - $90,000
