Project Engineer

Description

• Assists in bidding and in developing scope of work for trade contractors.
• Reviews plans from the standpoint of value analysis and constructability, ensuring appropriate materials are utilized. Communicates inconsistencies to the architect.
• Coordinates standard slump and compaction testing to verify compliance to specifications.
• Attends and takes notes for project team meetings, including weekly Owner/Architect meetings and subcontractor coordination meetings. Distributes meeting minutes to participants.
• Advises on proper procedures for concrete pours. Inspects structural reinforcing.
• Maintains logs, reflecting the status of shop drawings, requests for clarification, change requests, and proposal requests.
• Updates project schedules as needed.
• Assures compliance by becoming intimately familiar with the assigned project plans and specifications. Reviews shop drawing and submittals.
• Works with the superintendent to prepare project schedule, including establishing dates for receiving shop drawings and milestones necessary to complete the project on time. Follows up for review and approval for shop drawings, samples, material lists, etc.
• Publishes weekly progress reports for assigned projects and follows up for receipt, review, and distribution of information required for project construction.
• Reviews field procedures and final installation of structural elements to ensure compliance of the work.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Safety.
• Performs work sampling. Observes and analyzes work methods, techniques, and procedures to advise superintendent on improvement of production efficiency.
• Recommends labor saving and other cost-saving methods, which will save Layton and/or the owner money in actual construction.

Requirements

• Problem Solving: Solves practical problems and deals with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; interprets a variety of complex instructions.
• One year previous field experience preferred.
• Good written and oral communication skills. Expresses self clearly and effectively when talking with individuals and groups. Demonstrates poise and mastery of language. Expresses ideas clearly in writing. Uses proper organization and grammar.
• The ability to understand and apply OSHA and company safety requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field, or the equivalent education and experience.
• Working knowledge of scheduling programs preferred.
• Cooperation: Works well with other people. Takes time to help co-workers, customers and others achieve their goals and assignments.
• Learning Ability: Has the ability and desire to quickly learn new job-related information.
• 2-3 years of experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Word and Excel.
• The ability to read and understand blueprints.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance