Construction Project Engineer - Data Center Construction

The Weitz Company / Contrack Watts, Inc.•Muskogee, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Weitz Company is seeking a Construction Project Engineer for a data center project in Council Hill, OK. This role is responsible for various project functions including planning, buyout, management, and closeout. The Project Engineer assists the project team in monitoring project status and identifying potential schedule and budget impacts. The Weitz Company has a long history of providing full-service construction, general contracting, design-building, and construction management across the United States, emphasizing employee value and a diverse, inclusive culture.

Requirements

A minimum of two (2) years of project engineering experience
Experience in a fast-paced environment
Industry-related college degree
Excellent leadership skills with a desire to mentor, coach, and develop a team
Ability to compare and analyze various systems and related cost impacts
Excellent verbal and written communication
Ability to balance and prioritize projects with impending deadlines
Detail-oriented and highly organized
Strong negotiation skills
Business acumen and relationship building skills
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Apple products (iPhone & iPad) and have the ability to learn specific software.

Nice To Haves

Data center experience is strongly preferred
Solid systems experience with Procore, JDE, and Asta is preferred.

Responsibilities

Organize, review, update, maintain and post construction documents and drawings
Collaborate with project team to complete requests for information (RFI)
Review submittals and other project documents for accuracy against plans and specifications
Assist in preparing inspections, compliance audits and the non-conformance log
Monitor material and equipment delivery status
Maintain and distribute accurate project logs (i.e. buyouts, subcontractor material status reports, submittals, RFIs)
Understand scopes of work to be included in subcontracts and/or purchase order agreements
Track subcontractor requests for change; solicit pricing and draft change orders within delegated authority
Understand and assist with project schedule management
Attend regular project meetings; record and distribute meeting minutes
Obtain closeout information; gather punch list items; prepare as-built drawings; assist with warranty process
Perform other duties as assigned.