Project Engineer

Southway Builders, Inc.•Baltimore, MD

3h•$60,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Project Engineer assists Project Managers and Engineers with planning, budgeting, and logistics for assigned construction projects, and helps uphold project standards and compliance with company guidelines and specifications. The role supports a diverse portfolio that includes adaptive reuse, historic preservation, renovations, and new construction. It involves project documentation, budget and schedule support, subcontractor coordination, safety inspections, quality control, and closeout activities. The position requires on-call availability for jobsite issues and may involve travel beyond a typical one-hour commute.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Construction Management or Engineering.
At least 1 year of Project Engineer experience.
At least 1 year of leadership experience.
Procore certification.
Awareness of building codes, OSHA, and applicable local safety regulations and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to manage and effectively lead a project team for discrete portions of a project.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Project.
Strong attention to detail and excellent proofreading skills.
Excellent organization and problem-solving skills.
Strong time-management and analytical skills.
Firm understanding of complex mathematical concepts.
Strong communication skills and the drive to make proactive decisions.
Ability to thrive in a team environment and process new information and complex topics quickly.
Ability to function in high-pressure situations.
Manual dexterity to operate a computer; correctable vision and hearing.
Excellent interpersonal skills and clear, understandable oral communication.
Ability to lift 50 pounds when moving equipment on and off shelves.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods and traverse and inspect all areas of a jobsite in all types of weather, including walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.
Availability to travel beyond a typical one-hour jobsite commute as needed.
On-call availability to address jobsite issues.
Ability to work around characteristic construction-site dangers.

Responsibilities

Record meeting minutes on behalf of Project Engineers.
Review logs for accuracy and completion, including logs for ASIs, RFIs, submittals, MBE, hiring, quality control, material delivery, daily briefings, energy, and sustainability.
Review warranty and Operations and Maintenance closeout documentation for accuracy.
Develop and write assigned scopes for review.
Review and process subcontractor applications for payment and liens.
Prepare and issue RFIs independently.
Review subcontractor change orders in Procore for validity and completeness.
Prepare assigned Budget Analysis line items for Project Manager review.
Review assigned submittals and shop drawings.
Shadow the Project Manager during project budget initiation and submission.
Prepare for internal project kick-off meetings for Project Manager review.
Participate in project schedule management and updates.
Create and review safety observations and inspections, and issue and close observations involving PPE, fall hazards, and scaffolding.
Perform weekly safety inspections.
Prepare for pre-installation conferences by noting key items from submittals, schedules, and safety information.
Create and complete daily logs of quality control observations for weekly inspections.
Create and prepare pre-punch list and architect punch list data for distribution.
Uphold the company's values of quality, dependability, and integrity.
Perform other duties as assigned.