Experienced Or Entry Level�Project Engineer - Field Engineer (Rotational)

Pinkard Construction • Lakewood, CO

10h • $75,000 - $10,200

About The Position

Pinkard Construction is the region's most awarded, mid-sized general contractor based in Colorado. Our focus for the last 60 years has been to build the highest quality commercial and multifamily buildings that support the communities in which we live across the Colorado Front Range. Our people enjoy the opportunity to build where they live, and remain local to participate in all the great state of Colorado has to offer. We thrive when our communities thrive, and are looking for those who will join us in building a great place to live and work. At Pinkard Construction , our employees are our most valued assets. Our success is due to the direct result of teamwork. If you are looking for a career at a company that has a true interest in its employees, focuses only on the Colorado Front Range, so you can go home to your family at night, offers competitive salaries, industry-leading benefits packages, and a bonus/profit-sharing program for all employees, Pinkard is the place for you! Visit our website to learn more! Note: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employer sponsorship. POSITION DESCRIPTION: Depending on the engineers assignment they will report to a superintendent, project manager or preconstruction manager. This position provides a rotation through the primary operations functions within Pinkard (Rotation Program), with the purpose of gaining knowledge/skills/aptitudes and a thorough understanding of construction operations. During the Rotation Program an engineer will have the role of Field Engineer, Office Engineer, Project Engineer and Preconstruction Engineer. The Rotation Program will also help the employee and the organization understand the best initial career path within Pinkard. This program can last between 3-5 years depending prior experience and upon projects available for assignment. The average duration is 4 years.

Requirements

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Safety and Risk Management
• Performs regularly scheduled jobsite safety audits
• Reads and is familiar with all construction and contract documents, and changes, including: Owner contract agreement and general conditions Plans, project manual, all specifications, and geotechnical reports Subcontracts and material contracts Submittals and Shop Drawings
• Is responsible for the complete submittal and shop drawing process, including: Organizing, scheduling, submitting, and tracking Performing or obtaining thorough internal review of all submittals and shop drawings before submittal to the architect for approval Ensuring timely review and return, including resubmittal if necessary, to facilitate timely production, delivery, and/or installation of work Distribution of approved documents to all affected trades
• Requests for Information Receives, researches, organizes, submits, tracks, and ensures timely resolution of Requests for Information for all trades and suppliers Ensures distribution of RFI responses to all affected trades and team members
• Scheduling and Procurement Assists project team in input, production, and distribution of initial, updated and short interval project schedules based on Project Manager and Superintendent scheduling direction Coordinates and tracks, and ensures that project schedule includes, all activities relative to: Subcontractor and supplier buyout Submittals, shop drawings, and approvals Delivery of materials and mobilization of subcontractors Assists Project Manager with procurement responsibilities as established for specific projects
• Change Orders and Revision Control Tracks all project and project document revisions and maintains revision control logs Processes owner and subcontractor change order requests and change orders Ensures that all changes are evaluated for their impact on the project schedule and costs Ensures that change documents are distributed to all trades and team members
• Owner Architect Meetings Attends and maintains meeting minutes of regular OAC meetings
• Closeout Organizes and manages the document collection and assembly portion of project closeout including as-built drawings and specifications, project and contract document revisions, O&M manuals, warranties, RFIs and other required items Ensures timely delivery and documented receipt of closeout documents as well as required extra material and spare parts Ensures timely scheduling, execution and documentation of owner training
• Other Becomes familiar and assists with permitting and occupancy certificate processes
• Assists Project Superintendent with implementation and enforcement of Pinkard and project specific safety plans
• Responsible for using assigned technology to create photographic documentation of materials and construction phases
• Becomes familiar with Pinkards culture and business decorum and how they affect client, subcontractor, and Pinkard team relationships
• Assists with maintaining record documents such as testing and inspections, progress photographs, etc. Assists Project Superintendent with walk-through inspections
• Attends weekly coordination meetings as required
• Attends training in Pinkard scheduling technique and philosophy Assist in developing and monitoring schedules Performs tasks related to the collection of schedule data required to monitor project progress
• Under direct supervision, may draft and computerize short term construction schedules for small phases of the work
• Assists Project Superintendent with implementation and enforcement of Pinkard and project specific stormwater management plans
• Assists survey crews with establishment of horizontal and vertical controls for the project Under direct supervision, establishes exterior-interior grade and working lines for contractors or crafts from control set by others
• Assists in the evaluation of dimensional and other field problems, referring them to Project Superintendent
• Becomes familiar with the contract drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and submittals to ensure compliance of work Assists in the preparation of field generated RFI's
• Assists in maintaining as-built documentation on site
• Performs tasks related to the collection and analysis of cost data required to monitor project budgets and progress Assists with procurement of non-contract minor field purchasing Performs cost coding activities for time sheets and non-contract minor purchases Begins to understand Pinkards project cost accounting system
• Assists estimating team in completing quantity takeoffs utilizing latest software application and standardized estimating procedures and techniques. Scope will include self-performed and subcontracted scopes of work
• Assists in preparation of bid packages, including instructions, scopes, bid forms, specifications, interface requirements, etc. Assists with the reviews of subcontractor proposals for compliance with bid packages and bid documents. Develop proficiency with bid solicitation software for subcontractor invitations
• Assists in the bid closings and analysis of specific assigned trade scopes under direction of lead estimator Provides follow up with subcontractors on bid clarifications
• Introduction to company safety policies Introduction to company defect prevention strategies Participate in project constructability reviews
• Introduction to the subcontractor pre-qualification process
• Attend project preconstruction meetings at discretion of lead estimator Take meeting minutes according to company procedures (Procore) Issue Preconstruction RFIs according to company procedures (Excel or Procore)
• Meet periodically with mentor to develop and assess learning plan progress Research historical data (purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc.) and compile summary reports to develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates Maintains files of working documents for back up to estimating figures Assists in the monitoring of conceptual estimates with actual cost data Assists with production of conceptual estimates, clarifications and cost analysis reports Assist with orientation of new estimating engineers for take-off software and bid solicitation software
• Introduction to BIM capabilities for concrete lift drawings, building model review and project presentations

Benefits

• Pinkard offers a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including four choices of highly (actuarially) rated medical plans, dental, and vision benefits (all covering eligible employees and their dependents), generous paid time off, 401(k) with an employer contribution, profit sharing, life insurance, AD&D insurance, long-term disability, employee assistant programs and other mental health resources, and identity theft protection
• We offer optional benefits such as pet insurance, prepaid legal, life insurance for dependents, and college savings plans.
• Pinkard also provides two-days per year of paid volunteer time to serve our communities, a generous fitness reimbursement program, a tuition reimbursement program, and a second language fluency program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed