Project Engineer I

41 North Contractors•Lisle, IL

19h•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 to be worked up by the PM and once completed turned over to PE
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