Construction Project Engineer

Ferguson Construction Company•Columbus, OH

23h

About The Position

Project Engineer Ferguson Construction (FC) is a regionally established General Contractor that has been in business for over 100 years. FC has vast experience in the heavy and light industrial, commercial, healthcare, and institutional markets. Along with our in-house design department, Ferguson self-performs concrete, masonry, steel erection, general carpentry, and sheet metal roofing and siding trades. Our Project Engineers are an integral part of our project teams. Project Engineers have an opportunity to build a dynamic skillset and gain valuable knowledge that will launch them into a successful career. The primary responsibilities are to assist the Project Superintendent in delivering successful projects through a safe work environment, quality construction, effective planning & scheduling, cost management, collaboration with project stakeholders, and superior customer service. The ideal candidate will possess a desire for growth, long-term thinking, relationship-building skills, and a growing familiarity with the construction industry.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree - Engineering, Construction Management, or similar technical training/experience
2 years of experience
Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and other technical drawings and documents.
Proficient knowledge in project management software, Procore.
Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite
Strong attention to detail with an auditing mentality in analyzing both the mathematical and scope portions of estimating.
Understand how estimating supports construction operations.
Past field co-op experience in the related construction industry/skilled trades.
Good organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Develop a comprehensive working knowledge and understanding of the contract documents (including contract, plans, specifications, and applicable codes).
Monitors and controls the quality of the project from start to finish.
Identify the scope of work or specifications as well as risk issues
Coordinates subcontractors and trade superintendents
Review take-offs, general conditions, and add-ons.
Build effective relationships with customers, design team, specialty contractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support the company's core values.
Attend project meetings and help with the coordination of trades.
Creates project critical path schedules.
Assists the project team with long-term projections.
Writes Requests for Information (RFIs)
Recognizes and documents scope change discovery, research, identification, and estimating.
Represents the company in meetings with the owner and subcontractors.
Gathers information required for pricing.
Estimates change order items.
Assists in developing owner pay applications.
Ensure subcontractor compliance with safety standards and applicable safety codes and regulations.
Review work as it is being placed to be sure it is accurate within accepted tolerances.
Review contract drawings, specifications, and shop drawings to ensure proper coordination and installation.
Assist in the preparation of project as-builts.
Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.
Manage the subcontract change order process, including review of subcontractor estimates, negotiation of change orders, obtaining required owner approvals, and preparation of subcontract change orders.
Manage project close-out, including securing warranties, guarantees, and acceptance of work, subcontract and vendor close, final payment, and records retention.