Project Engineer - Construction

Company Overview

Centrex is not your average construction company; we are committed to building epic projects, challenging the traditional mold of commodity centered commercial construction. With a focus on private aviation, you will have the opportunity to work with a passionate team, being an integral part of delivering industry changing results along the way.  Centrex actively embraces the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), a robust goal-setting methodology that channels our organizational focus into six key elements: Vision, people, date, process, traction, and issues.

Core Values:

• Communicate as effectively as Air Traffic Control
• Do what you say you will do
• Create your own game, and stay ahead of it
• Exceed expectations in all you do
• Make one thing better, everyday

Position Overview

The Project Engineer (PE) is responsible for assisting and supporting Project Managers and the entire project team with obtaining, evaluating, coordinating, and distributing the information needed to construct projects on time, within budget, safely, and with quality in partnership with the project team.

Primary Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, the PE 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.

General

• Proactive, self-starting, self-managing
• Takes ownership of the project
• Behaves in a manner that sets a positive example for others to follow
• Makes day to day decisions that enhance profitability without sacrificing core values or relationships
• Follow all policies and procedures and ensure others do as well
• Familiarity with MS Project
• Working knowledge of Timberline/SAGE 300, Procore and other construction software used

Field Support

• Working knowledge of the contract documents including all drawings and specifications
• Build effective relationships with clients, design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values
• Assist with project meetings including preparation of agendas, taking, and distributing meeting minutes
• Assist project team with shop drawing and submittal review
• Assist project team with development and enforcement of project schedule
• Distribute 6-week lookahead schedules via email to subcontractors and notify Project Manager if not received by Superintendent in timely manner
• Assist / manage project closeout (i.e., securing final jurisdictional approvals, punch list, owner training, final cleaning, closeout documentation, etc.)

Project Manager Support

• Responsible for managing, maintaining, coordinating, organizing, tracking, updating, and/or expediting the flow of project information as required
  • Manage Procore usage and maintain current drawings, specifications, submittals, and other documents within Centrex server and Procore software
  • Manage submittal process to ensure conformance to the contract documents and timely procurement of materials to maintain quality and schedule
  • Manage RFI process, reviewing all RFIs for potential cost / schedule impacts and mitigating those liabilities accordingly in concert with the project team
• Assist Project Manager with change management process tracking
  • Draft Change Requests (CRs), Owner Change Orders (COs), and Subcontractor Change Orders (SCOs) as directed by the Project Manager
• Assist Project Manager with creation and entry of the project budget and estimate entry
• Assist Project Manager, Sr. Project Accountant and Accounts Payable with project invoicing, both subcontractor/supplier and owner billing

Phase 2 / Estimating / Preconstruction Support

• Work with project team to prepare scope of work instructions, technical requirements and bid packages for subcontractor and vendor items
  • Develop complete project specifications with Project Manager
  • Develop Submittal Schedule for project based on known Project Specifications
  • Develop RFP (request for proposal) documents with Project Manager
• Aid in obtaining competitive pricing
• Develop and maintain relationships with consultants, subcontractors, and clients
• Organize subcontractor’s quotations and ensure quotes meet contract document requirements
• Actively participate in jurisdictional “vetting”- determining all processes needed for jurisdictional plan submittals

Contract and Scope Support

• Assist Project Manager to prepare subcontractor and vendor scopes of work
• Produce/draft contract exhibits
• Assist Project Manager in review of Client contracts
• Draft PO, Subcontract and Master Contract Agreement requests at the direction of the Project Manager
• Ensure accuracy and appropriateness of contract text and exhibits
• Ensure contracts and proposals are organized properly and entered correctly
• Ensure vendors (subcontractor, consultant, supplier, etc.) meet Centrex’s compliance requirements

Centrex offers generous compensation and a competitive benefits package including salary, bonus, medical/dental/vision, PTO, and retirement contributions.

Centrex Construction is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We value the unique contributions that veterans bring to our workforce and actively encourage qualified veterans to apply. As part of our commitment to supporting veterans, we comply with all applicable laws regarding veterans' employment rights. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact our HR department. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.