Project Engineer (Job Order Contract Construction Market)

Leopardo Construction•Chicago, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Leopardo Construction is seeking a Project Engineer for their Job Order Contract market in downtown Chicago. This role is designed for individuals eager to learn and advance their careers in a dynamic construction environment. Project Engineers will contribute to significant projects, gaining comprehensive exposure to all aspects of the construction industry. As a key member of the project management team, the Project Engineer will support the Estimating, Project Management, and Field Operations Departments by assisting in the planning, directing, and coordinating of project activities to ensure all objectives are met. This position offers a structured training program, including rotational learning plans, to provide a thorough understanding of company policies, procedures, philosophies, and the overall construction process, paving the way for future roles such as Estimator, Project Manager, or Superintendent.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in construction, engineering, or architecture-related fields; or equivalent training and related experience.
Understanding of basic construction technologies, including scheduling software, financial comprehension, and digital model navigation.
Ability to read and understand blueprints is a must.
Awareness of project management and accounting software; Viewpoint is a plus.
Must have a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Prior industry experience as a Project Engineer or Intern.
Field and/or estimating experience.
OSHA 30 Hour certification.
LEED GA accreditation.

Responsibilities

Assist project management staff in monitoring and achieving project goals, including overhead, profit, general conditions, self-performed trades, client satisfaction, and profit projections/job cost maintenance.
Monitor a detailed master construction schedule using Asta and track critical dates affecting project completion.
Obtain necessary permits, insurance, and bonds.
Review and process submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs, following up with architects/subcontractors for approvals.
Establish, maintain, and update logs according to company or owner specifications.
Coordinate and participate in pre-construction, weekly (e.g., OAC, MEP Coordination, Pre-installation), and post-construction meetings, preparing meeting minutes and outlining action items.
Coordinate MBE/WBE compliance monitoring, updates, and reporting.
Negotiate with and procure subcontractors and suppliers, generating subcontracts/purchase orders, and reviewing monthly payment applications.
Ensure inclusion of BIM, LEED, and Design/Build subcontract language where necessary.
Track the status of subcontracts, insurance, and bonds.
Generate and maintain project documentation for BIM, conduct model mediation/clash detection, and review LEED construction deliverables.
Determine subcontractor work completed to date and generate monthly billings/sworn statements to the owner.
Verify, price, and prepare change order documentation, maintaining a change order log.
Compile project completion closeout documentation, including as-built drawings, warranty letters, and O&M manuals.
Ensure correct setup and maintenance of filing and archiving systems.
Assist estimating staff in developing bid strategies, formulating accurate budgets, and reviewing bid documents for quantity take-offs using On Screen.
Develop RFIs as required and conduct job site walkthroughs.
Develop a list of qualified subcontract bidders using invitation to bid software and communicate with bidders to ensure adequate coverage.
Receive and analyze subcontractor bids using the bid day form.
Prepare owner budget proposals after exploring cost-saving alternatives and value engineering.
Participate in client presentations and preconstruction job turnover processes.
Assist field operations staff in procuring materials and assembling/distributing two-week look-ahead schedules.
Maintain daily logs of job activities and participate in subcontractor meetings.
Initiate and monitor project safety plans and EH&S initiatives, walking the job site daily to review conditions/progress.
Initiate and monitor job-specific QC plans and review plans and specifications.
Maintain construction documents on site by logging drawings, sketches, and bulletins, and posting/processing ASI's, bulletins, CCDs, etc.
Participate in coordination and pre-installation meetings and ensure timely final inspections and tests.
Generate field documentation for LEED Project Coordinator submissions.
Manage self-perform trades, monitor budgeted versus actual costs, and generate punch lists, following up with subcontractors for timely completion.
Monitor and record project hiring requirements, maintaining daily and monthly records along with payroll certifications.
Work on-site and interact with clients, owner's representatives, or end-users as required.