Project Engineer (Traveling)

Description

• Participates in project approach plan and proposal kickoff meetings as requested.
• Solicits subcontractor and supplier bids and interfaces with their representatives in order to receive response bids prior to bid letting.
• Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for bidding and budgeting purposes including self-performed work; selecting subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness and cost realism.
• Responsible for own work only; will have no supervisory responsibilities.
• As required, conducts workplace inspections assessing quantity and specification/quality, percent completion by subcontractors, and safety compliance.
• Develops operations and maintenance manuals and as builts, as required.
• Creates project management documentation that may include schedules, material purchases, cost management, progress charts, RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, jobsite controls, tracking reports, etc.
• Carries out estimating assignments in accordance with estimating project approach.
• Assists with review of proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Utilizes and supports subcontractor prequalification program.
• Follows established processes and best practices in carrying out estimating assignments.
• Coordinates and communicates with owners, vendors, crews, subcontractors, architects, and suppliers to facilitate timely project completion.
• Utilizes estimating software and confirms to established policies and procedures.
• Maintains and improves subcontractor database through best practices for entering and updating subcontractor information.
• Establishes, maintains, and enhances business relationships with valued trade partners.
• Scopes and tabulates subcontractor and supplier bids for conformance with bid documents to aid in determining the value of the work.
• Performs accurate, timely, and well-organized quantity takeoffs as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret construction documents preferred.
• Ability to learn new computer programs for project management / estimating / reporting purposes.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Physical demands for this position are moderate. Typically the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However, there may be walking, standing, bending or carrying of items (25-50 pounds) such as plan documents, papers, books, parts, etc. There may be times of physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, climbing or similar activities. The work may require specific but common physical characteristics and abilities such as above-average agility and dexterity. Requires a good ability to see, hear, and speak
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college/university or equivalent experience.
• Ability to collaborate with and function well within a team-oriented environment.
• 1+ year or more of related work experience preferred.
• Standard project site environment that may include machinery, parts and chemicals. May require protective gear.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance