Construction Senior Project Engineer at McCownGordon Construction in Kansas City, Missouri

Job Description:

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It's easy to love your job when you're surrounded by driven, passionate leaders. We show up every day and give it our all; not because we have to, but because we want to.


Supports project manager and project superintendent in managing the overall construction project. Takes a proactive leadership role in managing project set-up and planning, project controls, procurement, schedule, budget, project administration, close-out, and other project responsibilities. Supports and manages project team with quality control, safety, and project meetings. Builds and maintains strong relationships with field associates, entire project team, and client.



PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES




Safety

• Supports and assists with the site-specific safety plan with assistance from the project team and safety department.
  
  


• Supports and assists with site safety walks, documentation, and corrective actions (safety self-assessments).
  
  


• Leads by example and ensures safety is the highest priority on the project, holds self accountable for process deliverables.
  
  


• Supports the ORM process and daily documentation.
  
  


• Ensures trade partner site safety requirements are received and in place prior to starting work.
  
  


• Ensures a review of the Hazardous Building Material Survey(s) has been conducted.
  
  


• Supports and assists with potential High-Risk Activities and helps with the preliminary planning.
  
  

Project Management and Controls

• Supports in the Project Start Up meeting.
  
  


• Leads and manages the overall submittal process (procurement letters, submittal register, itemized date requirements, submittal review and compliance, documentation, and continuous / weekly follow-up).
  
  


• Supports and manages development and implementation of overall site-specific project plans.
  
  


• Leads, manages, and prepares internal and external project meetings, distributes meeting minutes and attachments in a timely manner.
  
  


• Supports and ensures all documentation for the project are set up, filed, maintained, organized, and up-to-date.
  
  


• Supports and ensures drawings, specifications, and site-specific plans, etc. are up to date and filed.
  
  


• Supports and ensures regular photo documentation is being conducted.
  
  


• Supports and ensures any change or field as-builts are documented.
  
  


• Supports and/or leads documentation processes: Meeting, Procurement, RFI, Schedule, etc.
  
  


• Supports and leads development and preparation of Projection and Deep Dive Packet with minor assistance from Project Manager and follows up on action items.
  
  


• Attends and participates in Projection and Deep Dive meeting(s) with project team, supporting visit plans.
  
  


• Leads and manages the overall development and execution of the procurement process.
  
  


• Supports and leads reviewing the monthly Logistics Center invoice, comparing to onsite tools and project budget.
  
  


• Supports and assists with the Logistic Center equipment utilization plan.
  
  


• Support and assists self-perform with schedule, unit tracking, budget, and procurement coordination.
  
  


• Supports and leads use of Building Performance Solutions services relevant to project.
  
  


• Organizes and executes punch list process and assists with close out.
  
  

Relationships

• Builds and maintains superior relationships with clients, design team, trade partners, and associates.
  
  


• Participates in community and professional associations.
  
  


• Represents the company in a professional manner at all times.
  
  


• Escalates issues/conflicts and follows through to positive resolution.
  
  


• Contributes to a high performing team.
  
  

Schedule Management

• Supports the overall project schedule process.
  
  


• Assists with schedule coordination for trade partners, vendors, and site staff weekly.
  
  


• Supports and leads weekly look ahead schedules, sequencing, phasing, and adjustments.
  
  


• Supports and assists in updating master schedule and documentation of delays are in the schedule.
  
  


• Supports weekly schedule updates with appropriate level of detail for the look-ahead and master schedule.
  
  


• Properly and effectively communicates the schedule to project stakeholders.
  
  

Risk Management & Mitigation Plan(s)

• Supports Superintendent to ensure owner & trade partner contracts are in place prior to starting any work.
  
  


• Supports project leaders to ensure FWD's are in place prior to any extra work being started.
  
  


• Supports and assists with overall delay documentation processes (permit, weather, trade partner, etc.).
  
  


• Identifies and supports risk mitigation plans within scope responsibilities.
  
  

Budget Management

• Supports budget set up for General Conditions and General Requirements.
  
  


• Reviews and updates project budget with oversight from Project Manager.
  
  


• Reviews weekly labor and material reports identifying and reporting discrepancies.
  
  


• Supports, prepares, and assists with Pay Applications and trade partner invoice reviews, and compares contracts.
  
  


• Supports the workflow of the Field Work Directive process.
  
  


• Supports the workflow of the Change Order Management process (PCO and COR).
  
  


• Assists with initial budget set up.
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  
  


• Proficiency in computer applications, preferably Microsoft Office.
  
  


• Exposure to / ability to use Procore
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS



This position requires work in an office environment and construction job sites.


Note: This job description reflects a summary of the job and does not prescribe or restrict the responsibilities that may be assigned. The job description is subject to change at any time.


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