Project Engineer
Manage multiple construction projects simultaneously from initial client contact throughout the construction process and finishes close out.
Design/Budgeting and Planning
o Coordinates and manages the Project Kickoff meeting. Ensures that the information in the project file is complete, accurate and updated as necessary
o Participates in project review and project owner meetings as required
o Reviews the conceptual scope of work and budget with the owner
o Reviews site issues, plan test requirements. Responsible to order test borings, and review results with the project team and the project owner.
o Coordinate Follow-Up status and approvals meeting
o Review Preliminary Design and suggest alternative materials and construction methods
Constructability Review
o Participate in the redline process of the Design Development drawings with the design department prior to the creation of CD’s
o Work with the Design Department and the Estimating Department to Value Engineer the project to look for potential cost savings
o Meet with the Owner for Review and Approval to move forward
Purchasing
o Work closely with the Estimating department on the determination of the Construction Cost Estimate
o Review Part I Scope of Works and Materials selections to determine the appropriate cost and quality of the project.
o Meet with Key subcontractors and vendors to establish Design/Cost proposals
o Work closely with the Estimating Department on the determination of the construction Cost Estimate. This includes subcontractor/vendor selection criteria
o Participate in the process of setting up and presenting the Part II Agreement to the Owner
Part II Final Design and Construction
o Coordinate project review and kick off meeting. Meeting must include a review of all required agency and approvals as well as a discussion of the detail project schedule to completion.
o Act as a team leader for the project team that includes the Design PM, Superintendent, Safety/Quality Manager, all subcontractors and trades
o Interact with the client (owner) of the project and communicate all relevant issues related to the project.
o Manage the Change Orders process and work with the owner, subcontractor, and staff to ensure proper change order management
o Review all contract documents including but not limited to site, architectural, structural, and MEP’s
o Review and maintain the project schedule with input from the superintendent
o Manage all required agency approvals. Ensure proper authorizations are obtained and documented throughout the construction process
o Manage the Shop Drawing approval and submittal process. This includes obtaining the required shop drawings and submittals for each project, and managing them through the approval process, which includes ensuring the owner has the appropriate information for finish selections and the project superintendent has a copy of all “approved”
Attend pre and post bid and site meetings as needed
Maintain personal time sheets and submit to the accounting department
Monitor and measure project progress comparatively with estimated budgets and scheduling
Confirm all service/warranty calls within 24 hours and arrange for repair
Estimating:
The Estimator is a critical position that is responsible for evaluating bid specification and drawings, ensuring that we know everything required to successfully bid and win the project. Estimators must follow-up with subcontractors to ensure that bids are received. Estimators also work with the Project Management teams to follow-up on bids and budgets to close the business.