Construction Project Engineer

SB Thomas & Associates • Pittsburgh, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

SB Thomas is a full-service construction management and project management firm committed to excellence and integrity. We are seeking a Project Engineer to join our team and work on-site at client construction projects in Pittsburgh, PA. In this role, you will monitor construction planning and scheduling, interpret designs, and track project financials, RFIs, RFCOs, and Contract Changes. You will be responsible for daily documentation of project progress, conditions, equipment, and manpower through written reports and photos. You will interface daily with trades, design professionals, specialized testers, local authorities, clients, and their vendors, always representing the client's best interests. Projects will vary in scale and scope, covering building improvements, civil excavation, structures, interiors, utilities, security and access systems, and all disciplines of building construction.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3 years of construction experience plus some construction management experience
• Experience with project scheduling software.
• Proficiency in Office 365 including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Have a basic working knowledge of all project documents, including specifications, plans, submittals, subcontracts, shop drawings, and any other project-specific documents.
• Familiarity with construction methods and materials and equipment.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Ability to dialogue with job superintendents, Architects, Engineers and understand the industry lingo
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must possess company values of Entrepreneurial Spirit, Results, Integrity and Customer Focus
• Capacity to work well under pressure and enforce project schedules.
• Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional team members to achieve goals.
• Excellent computer skills, a must.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and meet tight deadlines.
• Able to identify project schedules and construction issues.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License void of any major violations.
• Must be able to pass drug screen and criminal background checks.
• Must be flexible/adaptable and able to work on projects with varying sizes, working hours, scopes, locations, and durations.

Nice To Haves

• OSHA 30 Certification a Plus.

Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of construction project manager(s) and work with project administration staff.
• Assist with pre-construction phase services including constructability reviews, cost estimating or estimate reviews, site logistics planning, and phasing plans.
• Assist with reviewing or producing project schedules and tracking project progress.
• Assist with reviewing project-specific shop drawings and submittals.
• Assist with tracking, evaluating, negotiating, and preparing change orders.
• Log and track the status of submittals, shop drawings, and product data.
• Log and track the status of and provide possible solutions to requests for information.
• Perform inspection of in-progress construction work.
• Ensure compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Input daily inspection reports into the construction management platform.
• Upload progress photos daily into the construction management platform.
• Maintain project close-out documents including as-builts.
• Check materials being delivered against approved submittals to ensure materials delivered/being installed are approved.
• Assist in administrative procedures and maintaining records for the project.
• Attend meetings as necessary including pre-bid, kick-off/pre-construction, owner update, coordination, and project meetings and prepare meeting minutes.
• Assist with the coordination of multiple prime contractors and subcontractors, including review of scope and submittals.
• Assist with the coordination of special inspections and testing services and LEED testing, ensure testing and special inspections are occurring, and create a log to document, schedule and performance of testing and special inspections.
• Assist with the review and approval of contractor schedule of values and payment applications.
• Interpret contract, specifications, and construction plans.
• Review project daily for safety issues, complete daily safety checklist, track and assure resolution of issues, and stop work if major safety issue(s) are identified.
• Assist design team with punch-list and perform project close-out activities.
• Prepare weekly and/or monthly project status reports for submission to client.

What This Job Offers

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