Field Project Engineer

DESCRIPTION

The Project Engineer is responsible for assisting the Project manager with managing company equipment, personnel, and other resources within the project’s allotted budget and schedule.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Assist with managing projects using thorough understanding of both technical and practical aspects of DEC/SEC scope

· Contract administration including thorough reviews with accounting and project management team

· Ensure safety protocols are developed, implemented and executed, specifically all reporting and PPE requirements as required by OSHA, company and project site

· Anticipate consequences of actions, potential problems or opportunities for change

· Manage deadlines, project scheduling and communication to project team

· Manage RFI process through and with Project Engineering team members

· Assist with overseeing and managing project documentation (i.e., criteria and compliance logs)

· Assist with all job positions, descriptions and necessary “chains of command” within the project structure

· Partner with Project Superintendent to balance resources and manpower on the project

· Be a liaison with General Contractor, Architect, Owner and project team members on an ongoing basis

· Schedule and support the processing, review and timely delivery of shop drawings and submittals; may occasionally general submittals

· Create and/or participate in change estimates

· Facilitate and coordinate processes and communication including vendor/subcontractor buyout; interactions between vendor/subcontractor and Engineering; purchase/release of material after approved submittals

· Develop and set up a thorough project budget and manage it throughout the project accordingly

· Responsible for updating weekly estimate final costs as well as managing monthly cash flow and cost reporting

· Create schedules of value, monthly billings and monthly billing reports to accounting

· With the project superintendent, manage labor production reporting throughout the duration of the project

· Manage the Project Quality Control in terms of punchlist oversight and/or development

Other responsibilities:

• Drive and operate company and rental vehicles
• Lift up to 30lbs
• Travel to various projects as assigned and as is reasonable
• Perform basic office duties, including typing, copying, emailing, etc.
• Operate tools and machinery as required
• May be required to work outside of normal business hours, as dictated by project needs
• Communicate regularly and effectively as appropriate
• Maintain the standards, culture and values of CML Security
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field preferred

· 1-3 years of construction experience, project engineering or related industry experience; general contracting experience strongly preferred

· At least six months field installation experience

· Microsoft Suite of Software, Microsoft Project, Adobe or Bluebeam, Timberline or similar accounting software; AutoCAD and Onscreen Takeoff considered a plus

· Thorough knowledge of construction contract documentation

· Valid Driver’s License