Commercial Construction Project Engineer

Description

• Make periodic updates to the project schedule as directed
• Collaborate with people of various backgrounds while maintaining relationships with colleagues, clients, subcontractors, and vendors
• Assist the superintendent in the use of survey and layout instruments
• Set up and maintain jobsite office and all jobsite records, including project directory, construction documents, subcontractor directory, daily reports, submittal logs, RFI logs, subcontractor correspondence, etc.
• Assist in specific construction tasks as directed
• Complete basic material take-offs, place supplier orders, and receive delivery of materials
• Participate in site inspections to ensure HITT’s expectations for quality and workmanship are met
• Direct installation of building and site protection, including signage and postings, and identify items required to “make safe” prior to demolition
• Make updates to as-built drawings as directed and interpret basic coordination drawings
• Set up and run a subcontractor foremen’s meeting when directed by the Superintendent
• Follow all directions, task assignments and coaching offered by your dedicated Futures Program Sponsor (a tenured and experienced superintendent or above)
• Assist in the implementation of HITT’s Corporate Safety Program by conducting weekly safety meetings, toolbox talks, and completing all required safety reports when directed
• Organize and manage multiple tasks and priorities at the same time
• Assist Project Managers with logistical tasks, including budgeting and client management, as needed

Requirements

• Military experience or four-year degree from an accredited university within the Construction, Engineering, Architecture, or Business concentrations strongly preferred
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Demonstrate understanding of training topics throughout each phase of the first year, participating fully in performance reviews to ensure knowledge retention and development goals on a 4-month cadence
• Be able to interpret basic tests and reports (air balance, soils report, concrete test)
• Understand cost implications and consequences associated with specific construction tasks at various stages of a project
• High school diploma required
• Ability to learn sector- and project-specific software systems, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office 365 (Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.), ProCore, Adobe Suite, BlueBeam, and JD Edwards software suite
• Previous experience on commercial job sites strongly preferred
• Adapt and exercise flexibility within the ever-changing world of construction technology, design, means, and methods
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally, with a strong focus on professional, audience-appropriate writing and verbal skills
• Ability to walk and/or stand for long periods of time
• Master required job-specific and technical skills in order to promote to an assistant superintendent or assistant project manager following the 12-month training program including, but not limited to, the ability to:

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance