Project Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• cost forecasting
• schedule management
• document control
• change management
• materials procurement
• quality inspection

Tasks

-Prepare monthly cost projections using information generated from project management systems and prepare quarterly cash flow projections -Act as managing project engineer/coordinator on multiple projects, providing supervision and on-the-job training for lower level engineers -Inspect subordinates’ work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed -Read and understand plans and specifications. Visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions -Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies. -Listen to directions and suggestions from supervisors or other employees regarding safe and proper work practices. Evaluate that information to devise and implement a plan based on the evaluation for carrying out the duties of this position -Develop and maintain the project master schedule using appropriate techniques and scheduling software with input from other project management personnel. -Review new issue drawings and contract documents for change of conditions; quantify impact of changes and review with supervisor; distribute new issues to field -Identify workplace safety hazards and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize them -Purchase and expedite delivery of materials; manage the material’s control operation -Improve project operations by recommending, as appropriate, better methods, staffing and procedural changes -Understand and implement lockout/tagout procedures in a safe manner -Manage document control; receive and log in new issue drawings and other contract documents; maintain document control log -Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required. -Assist site manager in implementing the project quality/assurance control program -Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost-saving measures that arise or that may be encountered. Take corrective actions as needed -Observe functionality of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement -Develop complete understanding of contract plans and specifications

Requirements

• p.eng.
• bachelors
• 3 years
• leadership
• safety
• estimating

What You Bring

-Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment -Use effective verbal and written communication skills. Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately -Must be a licensed P.Eng. or registered member as an Engineer-in-Training or eligible to register -Work productively and meet deadlines timely -Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (i.e. back-up alarms, smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens.) -Ability to access all areas of the construction site -Working knowledge and ability to direct the operation of at least the following management systems: accounts payable/accounts receivable, materials control, estimating, job cost updates and subcontracts -Ability to set standards of excellence in leadership, safety, quality and productivity for his/her subordinates -Regular, reliable attendance -Bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field or equivalent experience and education in project or field engineering -Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in construction with an emphasis on safety -Proven abilities and skills in the following: leadership and management of people, communication (verbal and written), planning, organization, delegation as well as teaching and mentoring -Ability to relocate and travel as business needs arise

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