Project Engineer - CM

The Project Engineer applies sound and diversified knowledge of engineering and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields. The Project Engineer will play a key role in coordinating and managing various aspects of engineering projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality projects within scope, budget, and schedule. They work closely with Clients, Contractors, and 3 rd parties that are involved with projects. Typical duties and responsibilities may include one or more of the following: supervises, coordinates, directs, and reviews the work of a small staff of Project Inspectors and Project Administrators.

Job Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management
• Professional Engineering License helpful
• General construction knowledge preferred
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, Primavera P6, and AutoCAD
• Understand building, project site systems, and construction methods
• Understand contract types, able to properly administer the contract obligations
• Exceptional customer service skills in serving clients
• Proficient in communication, coordination, and organization skills
• Self-starter with initiative, responsiveness, with strong follow-through
• Creative, collaborative and a team player
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Should be a creative, persuasive, critical thinker, and must be aware of ethical issues of an engineer
• Able to read and understand project contracts, specifications, and drawings
• Able to travel to different work sites
• Ability to work outside with increased noise levels
• Ability to work outside occasionally in environmental, atmospheric, and sometimes hazardous conditions
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
• Excellent hand-eye coordination is necessary for various pieces of equipment
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
• Ability to climb, balance, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, reach, finger, or grasp, feel, talk, hear, and to do repetitive motion
• Positive service-oriented attitude toward the firm, our employees, and the clients
  
  

Essential Job Functions

• Ensure contractor compliance to the contract documents/requirements
• Know the client’s CM contract requirements
• Able to document construction activities
• Regularly review Project Inspector Daily Reports for accuracy and thoroughness
• Conduct weekly progress (OAC) meetings and write up minutes
• Review contractor’s overall CPM schedule for contract compliance
• Review contractor’s schedule of values in conjunction with their overall CPM schedule
• Provide support to Clients in all required facets
• Be the liaison between the Client and Contractor
• Ensure that projects are on schedule and within appropriate budget
• Coordinate projects with Clients, Contractors, and 3 rd parties involved with the projects (e.g., Fire Department, BOW, HECO, and DOT)
• Collaborate with contractors and subcontractors to address engineering related issues
• Coordinate project and schedule updates and workforce scheduling
• Review and process design requirements- RFI’s, submittals, project changes
• Mentor less experienced team members and offer advice, training, and direction
• Follow established filing systems, tracking logs, and archiving standard as set forth by BK
• Coordinate Field Inspectors and ensure all pertinent information is passed on and noted
• Proficient in reading and comprehending plans and specs, be able to make connections between field plans/specs
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and design documents to ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards
• Work closely with design team to address any discrepancies or issues
• Perform work site visits and maintain logs
• Research and respond to RFIs as needed
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports
• Perform other duties as assigned