Project Engineer - Mechanical Specialty

BE&K Building Group•North Charleston, SC

63d

About The Position

The Project Engineer is responsible for such duties as shop drawings and submittals, document control, quantity surveys, Request for Information (RFIs), and material and equipment tracking and expediting. This position assists and supports project management in duties such as change orders, scheduling, trade scoping and procurement, quality control, and cost accounting. This position also is involved in field activities, working closely with the Superintendent with design and constructability coordination and details, and is generally active in punch lists, warranties, and closeout documentation. The Project Engineer also works closely with Subcontractors and the designer regarding constructability details, coordination, and changes. Project Engineer I is the entry level project management position, with Project Engineer II responsible for more advanced duties after success at the Project Engineer I level. Some business units may elect to use only the one level of Project Engineer, in lieu of splitting the position into two levels. In this case, the Project Engineer should be successful in the role of Project Engineer II prior to advancement to Assistant Project Manager.

Requirements

BS/BA degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management preferred but not mandatory.
Competent with personal computer based scheduling software, WORD, EXCEL, and spreadsheet applications, and any other specified computer software or program skills that will be required for the position.
Ability to perform physical activities such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, and handling materials.
Must be able to work in various weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
Capable of standing and walking for extended periods.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Document management and design coordination
Submittals and shop drawings
Material and equipment expediting and monitor
Change management
Quantity surveys, bid packages scope of works, and procurement assistance
Schedule updates and assistance
Project quality control and quality assurance
Review design information and develop scopes of work to be purchased for all assigned items. Assist in evaluation and award of contracts.
Monitor field construction to assure compliance with contract documents. Work with subcontractors, Superintendent, and the design team to ensure coordination of construction details. Ensure compliance with quality requirements.
Maintain all project documents including contract drawings, specifications, shop drawings, RFI's, and distribute to needed parties such as field staff and subcontractors.
Establish and expedite the submittal process. Review, approve and coordinate all submittals between subcontractors and design team. Ensure full compliance of contractual requirements of submittals, and document such.
Change Order management. Evaluate changes and initiate development of contract documents. Establish and maintain all change management documentation, including drawings, Owner or design team directives, or any other notice. Compile and record all pricing, and assist project management as directed. Perform quantity surveys as needed.
Material and equipment expediting. Maintain all logs to track and ensure timely deliveries of materials and equipment.
Assemble close out manuals to include warranties, product samples, color schedules, shop drawings, vendor and sub lists, and replacement parts.
Maintain all documentation required for assigned role, including correspondence, emails, meeting minutes, and reports.
Work with project management and subcontractors to prepare a detailed project schedule. Monitor schedule and update with project management. Prepare look-ahead schedules.
Participate in weekly subcontractor meetings as directed by project management.
Maintain equipment rental log and monitor against equipment requirements log and equipment budget. Review and monitor small tool and expendables costs to budget.