Project Engineer - Commercial Construction

Atlantic Constructors•Sterling, VA

About The Position

Atlantic Constructors is seeking a motivated Project Engineer to work with Project Managers and Project Manager Assistants and provide leadership for two or more commercial construction projects. The role interacts daily with field crews, customers, vendors, and subcontractors, ensuring team members have the information and resources needed to succeed. The Project Engineer supports project quality, schedule, budget, and safety; maintains project schedules and tracking records; coordinates submittals and contract documents; and assists with change requests and project closeout. The position works in a professional office environment and may require visits to construction sites and infrequent travel, typically not overnight. Final compensation is determined by experience, education, licensure, skills, and other relevant factors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field and at least 2 years of experience in a commercial construction environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize team performance.
Superior communication and interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy, and influence.
Ability to multitask, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, attend to detail, and demonstrate problem-solving skills.
Must adhere to company policies and procedures.
Must be available to work assigned schedules.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Project Engineer on heavy commercial construction projects.
Experience with MS Project or other scheduling software tools.
3D modeling experience with Revit, AutoCAD, Inventor, or Navisworks.
Experience with PDF editing software such as Bluebeam or Adobe.
Familiarity with cloud-based project management software.
Prior military experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain project tracking reports to monitor productivity and labor utilization.
Create and maintain internal project schedules.
Prepare complete, accurate, and timely construction submittals based on project drawings, specifications, and vendor information.
Track and receive approved submittals from architects or engineers and coordinate them with the Project Team.
Assist Project Managers and other Project Engineers by preparing supporting materials for change requests.
Complete required project closeout documents in accordance with the contract.
Update and distribute contract documents, including drawings, specifications, and general conditions, to subcontractors.
Schedule required construction meetings with the ACI Team, subcontractors, vendors, and customers.
Attend pre-bid, project, and closeout meetings.
Solicit proposals from subcontractors and suppliers before submission deadlines.
Prepare correspondence with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Submit building permit applications, follow up on their review progress, and receive approved permits.
Assist the Project Manager in achieving project quality, schedule, budget, and safety objectives.
Use and maintain schedules and document-management tools to track and record project performance.
Document subcontractor and supplier quality and progress, and communicate changes to plans, specifications, or schedules.
Inform management about productivity, costs, quality control, document management, and processing of payment applications.
Notify management of issues affecting quality, budget, progress, or safety.
Perform other duties as assigned.