Project Engineer

John Keno & Company, Inc • Chicago, IL

15d • $65,000

About The Position

As a Project Engineer at JKC, you will be responsible for assisting the VP of Operations, project managers, and field supervisors with project documentation and control, job cost accounting, scheduling, and construction supervision efforts. To be successful, you should feel comfortable taking on many tasks that require innovative thinking, collaboration, and appropriately prioritizing those tasks' completion.

Requirements

• B.S. in Construction Management or a related degree related is required.
• Experience as an intern, project engineer or other applicable experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Familiarity with rules, regulations, best practices, and performance standards.
• Strong understanding of civil blueprint reading, construction plans, specifications, and project documentation.
• AutoCAD experience.
• Familiarity with earthmoving equipment, sitework techniques, and construction materials.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with scheduling and construction management software a plus (e.g., HCSS, Procore, Bluebeam).

Responsibilities

• Assist VP of Operations and on-site supervisors to ensure project success
• Support Project Managers with compliance items, daily reports, project quality control documentation, and submittals
• Coordinate with project teams to maintain the project and change order logs.
• Assist with the maintenance of the project budget reporting
• Prepare project submittals as necessary
• Conduct pre-bid and pre-construction site visits
• Collect and organize all project closeout documents
• Assist Estimating
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• health insurance
• retirement plans
• paid time off
• other company-provided programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees