Construction Project Engineer

Ferguson Construction Company • Sidney, OH

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About The Position

Ferguson Construction is a regional general contractor with more than 100 years in business and experience in heavy and light industrial, commercial, healthcare, and institutional markets. The company also 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 who assist the Project Superintendent in delivering successful projects. The role supports a safe work environment, quality construction, effective planning and scheduling, cost management, collaboration with project stakeholders, and strong customer service. It offers the opportunity to build a broad skillset and develop knowledge for a construction career.

Employment offers are contingent on successful completion of a background investigation and drug test conducted in accordance with company policy and state law. Ferguson Construction does not sponsor visas.

Requirements

• Proficient knowledge of project management software, including Procore.
• Strong working knowledge of the MS Office Suite.
• Strong attention to detail and an auditing mentality when analyzing mathematical and scope portions of estimating.
• Understanding of how estimating supports construction operations.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or similar technical training or experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and other technical drawings and documents.
• Good organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Past field co-op experience in the related construction industry or skilled trades.

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, specification, 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 core values.
• Attend project meetings and assist with trade coordination.
• 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 accuracy 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, acceptance of work, subcontract and vendor closeout, final payment, and records retention.
• Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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