Rush Commercial Construction, Inc., is currently seeking a proven Project Engineer to join a well-established regional construction company that specializes in Class A office, healthcare, multifamily developments and senior housing. The ideal Project Engineer is someone responsible for a wide range of duties, from reviewing plans and financial projections to creating project schedules and maintaining consistent contact with subcontractors to assure the work is done to specifications and on schedule. The Project Engineer is responsible for representing the company and its Guiding Principles while ensuring that company policies are adhered to regarding safety, scheduling, quality, budgeting, and customer service/satisfaction.
Business Development
Develop strong relationships with consultants, owners and subcontractors
Develop industry ties and participate in organizations
Take action on leads. Post to CRM and follow up appropriately
While projects are underway, initiate work on the next opportunity with PM
Estimating and Preconstruction
Able to use Timberline Estimating for take-off quantities, compile estimate content and put together small change order and TI estimates
Use design decision log to track impact of owner changes on estimates between phases (conceptual, DD and GMP), assisting PM
Help PM develop appropriate value-oriented options for cost savings or making project more constructible
Support subcontractor prequalification
Help PM attract and evaluate bids for the project, develop instructions to bidders
Develop knowledge around environmentally sound practices, consider LEED certification
Help meet permit submission requirements such as storm water discharge, site plans, logistic plans (in coordination with superintendent)
Make sure plans and specifications are complete and ready to bid and build from
Develop fundamental understanding of schedule as well as relations between schedule and procurement/submittal process. Help develop practical design and permitting schedules
Organizational Improvement
Coach, mentor, and train others (as SPE)
Consider storm water management or other certifications (SPE)
Project Engineer Site Office responsibilities
Understand prime contract
Helps PM draft subcontracts in timely and thorough manner (60 day goal)
Clean up all PCO's monthly and convert to owner change (SPE)
Issues all subcontract CO's within a month of getting approved owner change order (SPE).Be able to draft minor subcontract agreements as PE. Complete support estimates for PM
Own RFI process from initial identification of issue to closeout
Own submittal log and submittal review process, understand key coordination issues for each trade
Work to perfect delivery schedules with each sub, monitor compliance
Track unit price work quantities or T and M receipts (with appropriate PM approval and process)
Learn how to update and monitor progress against goals
Note potential impacts and delays of owner activities, particularly if PM not on site
Record minutes for all meetings, record all decisions made and responsibilities
Provide weekly progress report via e mail
Keep your eye out for safety violations and report to Superintendent (immediately)
Support billing process as requested
Develop understanding of cost control procedures
Elevate any issues of concern to PM and Superintendent
Promptly respond to owner questions and concerns
Project Engineer Site Field Responsibilities
Check work in the field to make sure it is in compliance with project docs and submittals
Identify non-compliant installations, documents and closes out each issue
Gain exposure to civil and structural work techniques and methods, learn how things are built
Work Styles and Habits
Industrious, uses time well
Recognizes risk
Sense of urgency
Strategic thinking skills
Respectful
Ethical/honest
Job Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or equivalent
Minimum 7 years of related construction experience in scheduling, field supervision, procurement, and knowledge of production throughout all phases of construction
Special Skills
Proven written and verbal communication abilities; strong overall management, planning, problem solving and negotiation skills. Delegates work appropriately; proficient using computer applications, specifically Microsoft Office products, Microsoft Project, Procore and Bluebeam.
Certifications and/or Licenses
First Aid and CPR trained, CESCL, and 30 Hour OSHA
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation: $75,000 - $107,000 (DOE)
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401 (k), 401 (K) matching, FSA, HSA, Tuition Reimbursement, Referral Program, Employee Discount, Professional Development Assistance, Paid Time Off and Bonus.
Our team members at The Rush Companies have a strong reputation for exercising integrity, good judgment and sound business practices in our dealings with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers. We are committed to selecting only those individuals who share in our loyalties while also maintaining our standards of quality and safety.
For more information about The Rush Companies go to:
http://www.therushcompanies.com/rushcareers
Equal Opportunity & Drug-Free Employer
Disclaimer: This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job duties and responsibilities.