Project Engineer I

41 NORTH CONTRACTORS, LLC • Lisle, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The construction Project Engineer is responsible for overseeing all technical aspects of a construction project, ensuring it’s completed on time, within budget, and to the required standards by managing resources, coordinating with contractors, monitoring progress, solving on-site problems, and documenting project details through the construction process. The project engineer typically provides general administrative support to projects, under the direction of a more experienced project management professional.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of Procore operations related software
• Excellent computer knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Project, and other MS Office software
• Construction or building background would be helpful
• Excellent communication skills
• Keen attention to detail and an aptitude for problem solving
• Collaborative working style and team-player attitude
• Positive and encouraging personality
• Reliable, trustworthy, and committed to team’s success
• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks
• Able to thrive in a high-volume, deadline-driven work environment
• A highly motivated, self-starter with a strong work ethic
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or equivalent
• 0-2 years’ experience in commercial construction and restaurant projects
• Excellent communication skills
• Keen attention to detail and an aptitude for problem solving
• Collaborative working style and team-player attitude
• Positive and encouraging personality
• Reliable, trustworthy, and committed to team's success
• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks
• Able to thrive in a high-volume, deadline-driven work environment
• A highly motivated, self -starter with a strong work ethic
• Working knowledge of Procore or related software

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the project manager and team to maximize productivity and in a timely manner
• Create and manage contracts and SOWs (discuss process and streamline)
• Support submittal process
• In charge of close out manuals and warranty books
• Make sure all contracts, SOWs, COIs, etc. are being turned around in a timely fashion
• Coordinate efforts within the team and with outside consultants (architects, engineers, owner’s reps) efficiently
• Participate in weekly updates with directors of operations on PM status log
• Track and update job cost files with contract and PO status
• Follows up with project managers on missing requirements from them and the subcontractors
• Meet with the operations director and PM to go over project details and scopes
• Submittal log entered into Procore by PE
• PE to double check drawings to see if any items/material are missing, create and maintain procurement log for project materials
• Follow up with subcontractors to acquire physical samples, shop drawings, spec sheets, etc. to send to architect or upload to Procore
• Report progress of updated submittal log to directors of operations weekly
• Meet with the PM as subs are bought out to input contract information into Procore
• Meet with the PM as subs are bought to confirm scope items and input into Procore
• Contract, along with scopes to be sent together to subtractors and tracked as executed
• COIs should be requested as contracts/scopes are issued to subcontractors. Owner and 41 North Contractor insurance requirements to be met by subcontractors unless otherwise waived by 41 North Contractors partner
• Prior to completion of the project a request should be sent out to subcontractors noting what they will need to provide for close out/warranty of the project
• The owner contract and project drawings need to be thoroughly examined on the owner/architect closeout documentation requirements

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: 70/30 employer split starting the 1st of the month after first 60 days
• Life/Dental/Vision: 100% employer covered starting the 1st of the month after first 60 days
• 40 Hours (5 days) of Sick time
• 80 Hours (10 Days) Accrued Vacation Days through the calendar year
• 8 Paid Holidays
• 401K Match

What This Job Offers

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