Project Engineer

The Christman Company•Raleigh, NC

18d

About The Position

The Christman Company is seeking Project Engineer candidates to support large-scale commercial construction projects in the greater Raleigh, North Carolina region. The Project Engineer supports the Project Manager and Project Superintendent with daily jobsite functions, including processing RFIs and submittals, preparing daily reports, tracking material procurement and deliveries, and monitoring project safety requirements. The role may also involve managing composite cleanup crews and monitoring small portions of the work. The Project Engineer organizes project documentation, supports close-out and turnover, coordinates inspections and punch lists, and helps ensure project information flows in a timely manner among project participants. The position also supports quality and safety efforts on the jobsite, including monitoring work as assigned, maintaining required safety information, and supporting initiatives in the site-specific safety plan.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related job field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
At least one year of construction industry experience; construction management or related internships count toward this experience.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable.
Must successfully complete pre-employment screening, including drug and background screening.

Responsibilities

Produce and organize project and professional documents consistent with Christman and risk management standards.
Prepare project documents for close-out, turnover, and archiving, and secure contractually required documents such as safety programs, MSDS documents, and quality control plans.
Plan, communicate, and process subcontract close-out documents as work concludes.
Summarize discussions, questions, and decisions from project team, owner, and subcontractor meetings.
Partner with the client and architect to establish punch-list contents and use current technology to expedite the punch-list process, with a goal of completion 30 days after substantial completion.
Assist the Project Manager in identifying required inspections and creating project-specific inspection logs.
Provide the Project Superintendent with information on procurement, material tracking, and inspections.
Manage the RFI process, ensure information flows promptly to all parties, update contract drawings to reflect approved changes, and ensure trade contractor documents are updated.
Organize and prioritize submittal requirements, review submittals for completeness and compliance with contract documents, create a submittal log, and manage the architect's submittal review process.
Support the Project Superintendent by monitoring work quality and compliance with construction documents as assigned.
Assist the Project Superintendent with daily reports and management of progress and quality photos.
Post required safety information and signage, communicate site hazards, and confirm workers and visitors wear appropriate PPE, including hardhats and safety glasses.
Model safety awareness, observe safety practices, and report concerns to the Project Superintendent or Project Manager.
Support logistics for safety initiatives listed in the site-specific safety plan.
May manage composite cleanup crews and monitor small portions of the work.