Project Engineer

FOCUS DEVELOPMENT INC•Chicago, IL

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Engineer (PE) role is to support the Senior Project Manager, Project Manager, Superintendent, and Vice President of Construction. Key responsibilities include managing drawing issuances, submittals, compiling bidding documents, maintaining sketch logs, RFI logs, and overseeing the LEED and Quality Assurance programs using Procore construction management software. This position may also be called upon to assist with tasks such as setting up construction offices, supporting the safety program, and other assigned duties.

Requirements

4-year degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural Studies or equivalent experience
0-3 years’ experience
A strong interest in multi-family and/or commercial construction
Self-motivated and confident
Well organized and detail-oriented
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Solid written and communication skills
Proficient in Procore or similar construction management software

Responsibilities

Track drawing issuances and maintain updated sets, including electronic "Retired" sets, through Procore.
Coordinate and maintain in-office drawing distribution via Procore.
Maintain Exhibit D – Documents List.
Coordinate consultant and subcontractor drawing distribution.
Distribute updated drawings and Change Event Letters to all trades on Procore.
Obtain electronic "stamped" full permit sets and provide printed copies to the field trailer.
Compile and file "Record" and "As Built" sets from subcontractors, maintaining electronic files for permanent storage.
Ensure server folders are neat and organized.
Perform initial setup of the submittal log, including distribution paths, copy requirements, and completion dates, with assistance from PM or APM.
Communicate and coordinate the submittal process with subcontractors through Procore.
Maintain the submittal log in Procore and follow up on outstanding items.
Perform in-house reviews of submittals with PM assistance before consultant review.
Distribute submittals according to the established distribution path.
Manage submittals throughout the review process.
Review final log-in and distribution of fully reviewed submittals.
Use similar past projects as templates for current bid documents, modifying them with PM assistance.
Assist with compiling bid contracts, including creating transmittals and physical compilation.
Order drawings from printers and upload plans to Procore, coordinating transmittals and distribution addresses.
File bid contract compilations on the server in an organized manner.
Compile a project bidders list with the estimating department and relevant databases.
Assist with contacting and qualifying bidders, revising and updating the bidders list.
Scope and award smaller trades (e.g., Division 10 & 12) with PM assistance.
Set up and maintain the project Sketch Log.
Receive, log-in, and distribute sketches from outside sources and Focus.
Set up the project RFI Log.
Receive informal Requests for Information.
Create and log-in Focus RFIs in Procore.
Track created RFIs and perform weekly follow-ups on outstanding items.
Distribute answered RFIs to necessary parties.
Assist Project Manager in compiling retail build-out pricing on certain projects.
Assist in the build-out processes of the construction office.
Collect and electronically distribute operations manuals, warranties, and as-built drawings from subcontractors.
Assist in punchlist compilation, management, and completion.