Construction Project Engineer
About The Position
Ferguson Construction (FC) is a regionally established general contractor with more than 100 years of experience in heavy and light industrial, commercial, healthcare, and institutional markets. The company has an in-house design department and self-performs concrete, masonry, steel erection, general carpentry, and sheet metal roofing and siding work. Project Engineers are integral members of project teams. They assist the Project Superintendent in delivering successful projects through safe work practices, quality construction, effective planning and scheduling, cost management, collaboration with project stakeholders, and customer service. The role offers an opportunity to develop construction skills and knowledge. The ideal candidate is interested in professional growth, takes a long-term view, builds relationships, and has a growing familiarity with the construction industry. Employment with Ferguson Construction is contingent on successfully completing a background investigation and drug test in accordance with company policy and state law. Ferguson Construction does not sponsor visas.
Requirements
- Proficient knowledge of project management software, specifically Procore.
- Strong working knowledge of the MS Office Suite.
- Strong attention to detail and an auditing mentality when analyzing mathematical and scope aspects of estimating.
- Understanding of how estimating supports construction operations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar technical training or experience.
- Past field co-op experience in a related construction industry or skilled trades.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and other technical drawings and documents.
- Good organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
- Develop a comprehensive working knowledge and understanding of contract documents, including contracts, plans, specifications, and applicable codes.
- Monitor and control project quality from start to finish.
- Identify scope of work, specifications, and risk issues.
- Coordinate subcontractors and trade superintendents.
- Review takeoffs, general conditions, and add-ons.
- Build effective relationships with customers, the design team, specialty contractors, suppliers, and user groups in support of company values.
- Attend project meetings and help coordinate trades.
- Create project critical path schedules.
- Assist the project team with long-term projections.
- Write Requests for Information (RFIs).
- Recognize and document scope changes, including discovery, research, identification, and estimating.
- Represent the company in meetings with the owner and subcontractors.
- Gather information required for pricing and estimate change-order items.
- Assist in developing owner pay applications.
- Ensure subcontractor compliance with safety standards and applicable safety codes and regulations.
- Review work as it is placed to verify it is accurate within accepted tolerances.
- Review contract drawings, specifications, and shop drawings to ensure proper coordination and installation.
- Assist in preparing project as-builts.
- Manage the subcontract change-order process, including reviewing subcontractor estimates, negotiating change orders, obtaining required owner approvals, and preparing subcontract change orders.
- Manage project closeout, including securing warranties and guarantees, obtaining acceptance of work, closing out subcontracts and vendors, processing final payment, and retaining records.
- Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
