Senior Project Engineer

Description

• Maintain project schedule information in project software.
• Supervise, mentor and conduct quarterly check-ins for all employees assigned to this position.
• Prepare monthly progress payment request to the owner, including preparation of subcontractor/vendor pre-billing worksheet.
• Coordinate and assist with regulatory inspection requests, as required.
• Participates and/or chairs meetings, coordinates agendas, prepares minutes and follows up on action items.
• Utilizes safe work practices and follows directives, policies and procedures for assisting and maintaining a healthy and safe work environment as outlined in the intranet Safety Manual.
• Maintain job progress photo file.
• Implement job start-up and close-out procedures as directed by the Project Manager.
• Implement and maintain the expediting report to monitor both Kitchell’s and subcontractors' material and equipment needs.
• Provide shop drawing, submittal and material procurements updates to properly support updating of the project schedule.
• Where applicable, supervise, mentor and delegate work to be performed by Project Engineers and Interns.
• Monitor all outstanding owner change orders and change order requests.
• Review and process all submittals and RFI's, ensuring compliance with contract documents and in accordance with project needs.
• Maintain document files and logs.
• Compile material procurement and assist in the monitoring and controlling of the project schedules.
• Prepare change order requests and agreement change orders, review for pricing and status, ensuring compliance with prime contract.
• Assist Project Manager in job and project forecasts as directed by the Project Manager.
• Perform regular performance reviews as required by company policy.
• Prepare estimated, actual and change order adjustments to the chart of accounts for Project Manager's review prior to entry into computer.
• Chairs meetings, coordinates agendas, prepares minutes and follows up on action items.
• Implement assigned duties with an exceptional level of accuracy, timeliness and cost effectiveness.
• Assist in the planning and monitoring of the quality control program as outlined in the intranet Quality Assurance Manual, including roofing daily reports and inspections.
• Participates in the bid process and assists owner and Project Manager in recording and reviews of bids.
• Assists in preparing monthly progress payment request to the owner, including preparation of subcontractor/vendor pre-billing worksheet.
• Provide an orderly and systematic process for handling problems and information requests generated through the course of construction.
• Fully understand the scope of all subcontracts; keep Project Manager and Project Superintendent aware of potential challenges.
• Assist in the preparation of subcontracts and purchase orders for review and approval by the Project Manager.
• Prepare subcontractor pre-award checklist as assigned by Project Manager.
• Maintain a complete and current set of drawings reflecting all changes from the base contract documents; including change order requests, addenda, field work orders, ASI's, correspondence and field conditions.

Requirements

Kitchell seeks a organized and detail-oriented Senior Project Engineer with commercial project experience to join our growing and build a long-term career at one of the most innovative and growth-oriented building companies in the United States.

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related field

• 3-4 years of experience as a Project Engineer
• Skilled in project management software and equipment
• Must have technical knowledge, scheduling and organizational skills
• Capable of managing other PE’s
• Knowledge of commercial construction and design
• OSHA 10 certificate
• Acquire a thorough knowledge of the contract documents, plans, specifications, owner's contract and subcontracts.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance