Project Engineer, Commercial/Industrial Construction

Graycor Family of Companies•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

As a Project Engineer at Graycor, you will participate in an Engineering Mentoring Program that provides hands-on experience, specialized one-on-one training, coaching, mentoring, and rotations between departments. You will take an active role in your career development and assess your progress against established core competencies. Engineers typically spend 24 months in the program before advancing to a new position with Graycor. The role provides experience in project management, project controls, estimating, and preconstruction services. You will assist the Project Manager, Superintendent, and Estimator with project execution, scheduling, documentation, procurement, subcontractor and vendor coordination, estimates, and bid preparation. Projects may span retail, entertainment and recreation, hospitality and lodging, office, logistics and distribution, cold storage, manufacturing, and green/LEED building industries. The position requires the ability to travel extensively and temporarily reside at project sites for extended periods. Travel home is available two trips per month, and travel subsistence pay and travel incentive bonuses may apply.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or another relevant technical discipline.
0–3 years of relevant construction internship or post-undergraduate experience.
Ability to travel extensively and temporarily reside at project sites for extended periods; travel home is two trips per month.
Ambition to grow professionally and acquire new knowledge and skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, multitask with urgency, and maintain attention to detail and accuracy.
Effective communication skills and ability to interact professionally with managers, coworkers, subcontractors, and construction craft employees.
Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of scheduling, estimating, and takeoff software.
Experience or familiarity with Primavera P6, WinEst, and On-Screen Takeoff.
Passion for construction across a variety of project types.

Responsibilities

Assist the Project Manager and Superintendent with efficient project control and management while supporting execution of site safety and quality programs.
Develop and maintain the critical path project schedule, including ongoing revisions.
Assist with short-term look-ahead schedules and the application of Lean Construction techniques.
Maintain project documentation and expedite it to the Owner, Architect, and Engineers for approval.
Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of contract documents, including plans, specifications, the owner’s contract, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
Assist with procurement of equipment and materials, and track and expedite deliveries.
Track and evaluate subcontractor and vendor performance.
Interact with subcontractors and vendors regarding technical and contractual matters.
Assist in preparing estimates and quotations to obtain project work.
Assist the Project Manager and/or Estimator with bid preparation and subcontractor/vendor solicitation, evaluation, and award.
Participate in the Engineering Mentoring Program, including training, coaching, mentoring, department rotations, and career-development assessments.