What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer position at RAM Construction?
About RAM Construction
We are a leading Commercial General Contractor specializing in tenant improvements, ground-up construction and retrofits to existing buildings. Our specialized experience allows us to provide clients with an economical and reliable solution in many sectors, including healthcare, education, life science, corporate office (tenant & landlord), co-working/creative office, entertainment, industrial, and retail and hospitality.
To see some of our recent projects, we invite you to check out our 2023 year-in-review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-E6mCzJ64NI
Job Description
The ideal Project Engineer at RAM Construction will be responsible for assisting the project manager and project team with project documentation and control, job cost accounting, scheduling, and construction supervision efforts. The candidate should be comfortable with multitasking and prioritizing those tasks from preconstruction through completion.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist with on-site management to ensure project execution success.
- Identify and mitigate potential project risks before occurrence.
- Maintain and review daily superintendent reports.
- Ensure the project plan is moving forward to meet anticipated deadlines.
- Assist PM as needed with material procurement, tracking, RFI's, submittals, etc..
- Assist with the project bidding process.
- Process owner and subcontractors change orders.
- Set up OAC weekly meetings.
- Help train or mentor other RAM employees and lead by example.
- Continuously seek RAM Construction process improvements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience preferred.
- 2 - 3 years of experience as a Project Engineer in Commercial Construction Projects.
- Commercial TI experience required.
- Ability to read drawings and understand the constructability of projects.
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong knowledge of Construction document control, RFI's, and submittal processes.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, & Outlook)
- Experience with Procore a plus.
- Experience with Microsoft Project a plus.
- Familiarity with AZ labor laws and OSHA regulations.
Benefits:
- 401(k) Company Matching
- Medical, Vision and Dental Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Auto Allowance
- Company cell phone, iPad and laptop provided
- Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time and Paid Holidays
- Bonus Eligible
Schedule:
- 7:30 am to 4:30 pm
- Monday to Friday
Physical Demands
These physical demands are representative of the requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, an employee is regularly required to sit for long periods, stand, talk, and hear both in person and by telephone. Additionally, they must use their hands to operate, finger, handle, or feel office equipment, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb, stoop, or bend and lift up to twenty-five pounds. It is essential to have the ability to walk up and down the stairs several times a day.
