Project Engineer

Primary Duties

• Provide on-site administrative and technical support to the project manager and project superintendent
• Review shop drawings and submittals for compliance with plans and specifications and send to the architect for review
• Return the reviewed submittals to subcontractors and maintain submittal log within Procore or other project software
• Create RFIs based upon design discrepancies and send them to the architect for review
• Coordinate RFI answers with architects, subcontractors and project team to assess schedule and budget implications
• Coordinate with architects, engineers and clients, and any other duties as assigned by the project manager
• Update and issue construction drawings to include any design changes, RFI responses, and as-builts
• Review drawings and construction to assure compliance with plans and specifications
• Prepare proposals and cost estimates, track and evaluate project progress, budgets, and recommend changes
• Assist the Project Manager in change order creation
• Assist in budget creation
• Assist in resolving any issues that arise during construction
• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects
• Manage all phases of multifamily construction projects
• Plan, schedule, conduct, and/or coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work
• Work closely with project managers to gain additional project management experience for more complex and larger projects
• Make design, engineering, and construction recommendations, adaptations and modifications
• Implement cost-saving measures without compromising quality or safety standards
• Review contract terms and conditions to ensure compliance with project requirements
• Identify potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies
• Assists the Superintendent and project team in properly documenting all construction activities
• Assists the Project Manager with project buyout as directed
• Documents all change orders, RFIs, submittals, plan revisions, and properly save them within the designated project software
• Assist in developing a procurement schedule and integrate it with the project team
• Assist in schedule creation and updating
• Attend all project meetings such as Subcontractor meetings, OAC meetings, project team meetings, and maintain all meeting minutes for each meeting
• Provide guidance, support, and feedback to team members to facilitate their professional development
• Assist the Project Manager in monitoring job cost reports
• Account for all possible subcontractor schedule and cost impacts
• Work with the project team in ensuring that the schedule and budget are adhered to
• Assist the Project Manager in creating and managing subcontract agreements, purchase orders, etc.
• Assist the Project Manager, Job Cost Accountant, and project team in preparing and reviewing monthly pay applications
• All other duties as assigned

Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or a related field is preferred
• 3 years of multifamily construction experience
• 3 years of experience in podium multifamily construction is preferred
• Successful experience in multifamily construction project management
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and techniques
• Great leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in construction software and tools such as Procore, Bluebeam, Yardi, MS Office, etc
• Familiarity with building codes, regulations, and safety standards
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Timeliness and dependability are required for this position

Physical Requirements

• This position requires frequent walking, standing, and climbing stairs in/around construction site, apartment homes, models, and properties
• This position requires working outdoors in all weather conditions (to include but limited to, rain, snow, heat, hail, wind, and sleet), around hazardous chemicals, dust, dirt, and other particulates
• Must have the ability to read and comprehend large quantities of information, operate computer equipment, speak, hear, bend, stoop, reach, lift, move, and carry up to 60 lbs. independently
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about office setting
• To perform other duties as required