Project Engineer/Cost Engineer

Sachse Construction•Detroit, MI

About The Position

Depending on qualifications and project needs, this role may be filled as either a Project Engineer OR a Cost Engineer. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Detroit, Sachse Construction has built millions of square feet of commercial, retail, multifamily, and institutional space throughout the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Our signature asset is our unmatched reputation of integrity, quality, and reliability. Our commitment to our core values — do the right thing, have passion and enthusiasm, pursue excellence by constantly raising the bar, and do whatever it takes — has earned the trust of clients from national retail chains to private and institutional owners. In addition to providing a unique and exceptional customer service experience to our clients, we strive to provide an engaging atmosphere for our team members. Our team members have access to all of the essential benefits and perks, plus: Unlimited PTO Role-Specific Training + Mentoring Award-Winning ‘Project:U’ Wellness Program Social Mission Committee + Philanthropic Activities Weekly Professional Massages Financial Lunch and Learns We have been repeatedly recognized with several national and local awards, including: Best and Brightest Company to Work For Best and Brightest in Wellness Top Workplace Certified Great Place to Work

Requirements

2-3 years of experience in the construction industry
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or Architecture
Ability to lead meetings
Resourcefulness and ability to track down information quickly and accurately
Maintains high level of professionalism at all levels
Cost management skills
Excellent written/oral communication and presentation skills
Commitment to detail and strong sense of urgency
Outstanding customer service skills
Must be well organized and possess problem solving skills
Positive attitude and a good sense of humor
Negotiation experience and skills
Ability to work in a high energy, fast paced team environment
Must be able to work with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

Change Management Assist/Input all potential cost items
Review, qualify and prepare change orders
Process all project costs and invoices
Responsible for updating and preparing committed cost reports(job/client specific)
Request and obtain pricing for all changes (submittal/RFI/ Bulletins, etc.).
Document Control Process submittals and shop drawings
Log in and track Requests for Information
Receive and route jobsite correspondence
Maintain and distribute project documentation
Obtain and process start-up and closeout documents
Manage and update drawings and specifications
Document minutes during jobsite meetings
Archive project information at completion
Procurement Assist project manager and estimator in establishing committed cost report.
Develop/ set up submittal register
Develop required on job log (materials)
Field Operations Enforce corporate safety policies on jobsite, working closely with the project manager, safety representative, and superintendent to support the project safety plan to provide another set of eyes for safety compliance
Track timely receipt of required submittals/ shop drawings and samples.