Project Engineer

Flatiron Construction Corp•Renton, WA

About The Position

The Project Engineer tracks and analyzes project cost data to help keep construction projects on budget and running efficiently. The role works with engineering and field crews to confirm schedules, materials, equipment, and resources; monitors production and project performance; and supports project planning, scheduling, financial reporting, and safety compliance. The Project Engineer also coordinates subcontractors and communicates schedule changes and potential risks to engineering and project management.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
At least 5 years of construction engineering experience.
Specialized technical knowledge of design-build or other alternative build techniques.
Ability to delegate and assign work to the engineering team to advance project production.
Advanced knowledge of contract specifications and quality assurance practices.
Ability to identify budget and project costs and recommend options to mitigate project delays.
Knowledge of financial reporting methods, quantity tracking methods, and cost coding.

Nice To Haves

Experience with resource monitoring techniques, such as cost accounting and basic estimating, and with construction technology, process systems, and/or structures.
Knowledge of construction scheduling and production time management.

Responsibilities

Meet with engineering and field crews to review production schedules and confirm materials, equipment, and resources.
Review shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements, and project data.
Provide technical input for project work plans and scheduling.
Identify production, material, equipment, or process risks that could negatively affect budget or schedule.
Evaluate daily production, schedule, and budget projections to track project performance.
Update the project schedule weekly for owner and management reporting.
Prepare and manage a three-week work plan.
Notify engineering and project management of significant schedule changes and develop solutions to mitigate delays and costs.
Initiate and manage Requests for Information (RFIs).
Submit accurate project quantities using assigned project cost coding to support accurate financial reporting.
Manage invoicing with the accounting team for materials, equipment, and subcontractor needs.
Review certificates and permits required to perform work.
Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) to support a safe and compliant work environment for construction personnel.
Coordinate subcontractor work methods, schedules, and crews as needed.