Construction Project Engineer

Description

• Coordinate and communicate with owners and consultants, preparing timely status reports and hot lists. Work closely with Hillwood Investment Properties and Hillwood Properties to ensure Hillwood Construction Services meets goals and requirements set forth by Hillwood Development and its clients.
• Work alongside the Project Manager, Superintendent, and subcontractors to coordinate, create, update, and distribute project schedules.
• Support projects buy-out and estimating efforts, including value engineering, constructability reviews, and logistics planning.
• Maintain and coordinate the review, approval, and distribution of project documents, including project logs, submittals, shop drawings, transmittals, and current drawings.
• Provide technical information to project supervisors to ensure compliance with applicable codes, drawings, and specifications.
• Support the Project Manager with project responsibilities, including overseeing schedules and budgets.
• Maintain project quality control by inspecting work and ensuring compliance with plans and specifications.
• Participate in project closeout activities, including punch list management, the creation of Operations & Maintenance (O&M) packages, and system start-up procedures.
• Assist with project pre-construction planning, including organizing and facilitating pre-construction, subcontractor, Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC), and city meetings. Prepare and maintain meeting minutes.
• Assist the Project Manager in coordinating with government and municipal agencies for permit submissions and approvals.
• Assist in procurement activities, tracking long lead times, and coordinating materials and owner-supplied equipment.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Relevant internship experience in commercial or industrial construction, estimating, or project management will be considered for candidates with less full-time experience.
• Passion for construction industry and on-site work required.
• Exceptional analytical skills, particularly in budgeting, estimating, and cost analysis.
• Strong organizational skills, with keen attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• **TRAVELING WILL BE REQUIRED FOR THIS ROLE. *
• Proficiency in construction management software, estimating tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop and maintain relationships with executive-level clients and internal teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in building construction science, Construction Management, Construction Technology, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Exposure to fieldwork, project coordination, and construction processes through internships, co-op programs, or academic projects is highly desirable.
• Proficient in reading, understanding, and applying blueprints and job specifications; understands construction methodologies.
• Effective problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve issues efficiently.
• Preferably 1-5 years of experience, ideally gained within commercial general contractor in an estimator, project engineer, or related position; recent graduates will also be considered.
• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at construction sites.
• Experience with construction project management software is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with an open and willing attitude and eagerness to learn.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance