Construction Engineer

McCownGordon Construction • Wichita, KS

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Learns from and supports project management and field management on all aspects of the project operations. Learns and supports project set-up and planning, project controls, procurement, schedule, project administration, close-out, and other project responsibilities. Learns and supports project team with quality control, safety, and project meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Proficiency in computer applications, preferably Microsoft Office.
• Exposure to/ability to use Procore.

Responsibilities

• Understands, implements, and assists with the site-specific safety plan with assistance from the project team and safety department.
• Understands and assists with site safety inspections, documentation, and corrective actions.
• Participates in project safety self-assessments.
• Leads by example and ensures safety is the highest priority on the project.
• Understands the ORM process; ensures completion of daily documentation.
• Assists with ensuring all trade partner site safety requirements are reviewed for accuracy and documented prior to starting work.
• Understands the Hazardous Building Material Survey(s) process on renovation or demolition projects; consults Safety Team as needed.
• Understands and assists with safety planning for potential High-Risk Activities.
• Understands the project’s equipment utilization plan, coordinates with the Logistics Center.
• Assists with schedule, coordination, and unit tracking of self-perform tasks.
• Develops familiarity with Building Performance Solutions services and supports their implementation onsite.
• Participates in implementation of QAQC site specific plan/action plan.
• Assists in identifying non-conforming work; documents and tracks corrective action.
• Assists with management of required mock-ups; ensures mock ups are planned/coordinated, reviewed by the appropriate parties, and documented accordingly.
• Participates in preinstallation meetings with trade partners prior to commencing work.
• Assists in securing the project daily; maintains site logistic plan, and assists in coordinating company branding (signs, fence panels, etc.).
• Develops familiarity with building control points and utility locates.
• Assists with documenting and communicating changes to the project.
• Documents all Requests for Information (RFI); manages communication/distribution to affected contractors, and updates construction documents.
• Assists with ensuring all documentation for the project is set up, maintained, organized, and up to date. Ensures naming of project files are consistent.
• Understands owner contract, risk, deliverables, terms and conditions.
• Understands project-specific General Conditions and General Requirements structure.
• Assists with ensuring drawings, specifications, and all site-specific plans, etc. are up to date in Procore and available for all team members.
• Assists with ensuring regular photo / video documentation is being conducted.
• Assists with Projections, Deep Dives, and ERE’s by contributing to meeting preparation, planning, and facilitation with project team; follows up on action items.
• Understands and leads the overall submittal process (procurement log, submittal register, deadlines, submittal review and compliance, documentation, and continuous/weekly follow-up).
• Understands, assists, and prepares project meeting agendas, documents and distributes meeting minutes and attachments; presents at meetings (OAC, Progress, Pre-Installation, and Coordination Meetings).
• Assist with preparation of delay documentation (permit, weather, trade partner, etc.) for Project Manager implementation.
• Awareness and exposure to overall project budget development, modifications, and cost review meetings.
• Assists trade partners, vendors, and site staff with schedule coordination weekly; communicates and monitors upcoming deadlines.
• Organizes and executes punch list process and assists with close out.
• Tracks field work directives (FWD) with Superintendent and Project Manager.
• Participates in and assists Superintendent with documentation of on-site inspections.
• Ensures project site is clean, organized and representative of McCownGordon expectations.
• Communicates clearly when assistance is needed.
• Builds and maintains superior relationships with clients, design team, trade partners, and associates.
• Participates in community and professional associations.
• Represents the company in a professional manner at all times.
• Escalates issues/conflicts to project leadership.
• Contributes to a high performing team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level