Project Engineer (Municipal Market)

Leopardo Construction • Hoffman Estates, IL

89d • $70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Leopardo Construction is looking for a Project Engineer to join our Municipal team! The Project Engineer role is ideal for candidates looking to learn and build their career in a fast-paced environment. Project Engineers have the opportunity to work on exciting projects while gaining exposure to all facets of the construction industry. As a member of the project management team, the Project Engineer is responsible for assisting and supporting Estimating, Project Management and Field Operations Departments in planning, directing and coordinating designated project activities to ensure all goals and objectives are met. This role will learn all facets of the construction process to allow progression to the position of estimator, project manager, or superintendent. The Project Engineer will participate in Leopardo’s structured training, which includes completion of the assigned rotational learning plans, to gain a clear understanding of Company policies, procedures, philosophies, and the overall construction process.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year College or University in construction, engineering or architecture related fields; or equivalent training and related experience.
• Prior industry experience as a Project Engineer or Intern preferred; field and/or estimating experience is a plus.
• Understanding of basic construction technologies such as scheduling software, financial comprehension, and digital model navigation.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints is a must.
• Awareness of project management and accounting software; Viewpoint is a plus.

Nice To Haves

• OSHA 30 Hour certification.
• LEED GA accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Assist project management staff in monitoring and achieving goals including overhead, profit, general conditions, self-performed trades, total client satisfaction and profit projections/job cost maintenance.
• Monitor a detailed master construction schedule utilizing Asta and track critical dates of all activities affecting project completion.
• Obtain permits, insurance and bonds.
• Review and process submittals, shop drawings and RFIs, and follow up with architect/subcontractor to expedite approvals.
• Coordinate and/or participate in pre, weekly and post construction meetings, prepare meeting minutes, and outline items discussed.
• Negotiate with and procure Subcontractors and Suppliers, generate subcontracts/purchase orders, and gather and review monthly applications for payment.
• Generate and maintain project documentation for BIM (Building Information Modeling) and conduct model mediation/clash detection.
• Review LEED construction deliverables for LEED seeking projects.
• Determine subcontractor work completed to date and generate monthly billings/sworn statement to owner.
• Verify, price and prepare change order documentation and maintain change order log.
• Compile as-built drawings, warranty letters, O&M manuals, and other documents for project completion closeout.
• Assist estimating staff in developing bid strategies and formulating accurate budgets.
• Review all bid documents to create quantity take-offs and develop RFIs as required.
• Conduct jobsite walkthroughs to verify actual field conditions.
• Develop a list of qualified subcontract bidders and communicate with them to increase coverage if necessary.
• Prepare owner budget proposal after pursuing cost-saving alternatives and value engineering.
• Assist field operations staff in procuring materials and maintaining daily logs.
• Initiate a project safety plan and monitor EH&S initiatives.
• Generate punch list and determine responsible subcontractor for each item.
• Monitor and record project hiring requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
• Vision Program
• Short term/long term disability
• 401k + matching plan
• Generous PTO including Paid Holidays and Volunteer PTO, Time & Donation Matching
• Identify theft protection
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long term care, group accident insurance, legal services, pet insurance, 529 College Savings Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees