Project Engineer

McGough•Dallas, TX

12d

About The Position

The Project Engineer is an entry-level role in the project management career path. The position assists with project management tasks assigned by the project management team while developing skills and progressively taking on more responsibility. The role supports construction project work across pursuit and preconstruction, estimating, scheduling, documentation, subcontract management, cost control, project meetings, and post-construction. Regular travel to jobsites is necessary.

Requirements

Four-year degree in Construction Management or a related degree.
Some internship, education, or field experience.
Strong collaboration and communication skills.
Thorough and detail-oriented approach.
Ability to prioritize and multitask within time constraints.
Self-starter who is motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
Strong computer skills, including Excel.
Good verbal and written communication skills and computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Estimating and field experience.
Scheduling experience.
Bilingual ability to communicate in both Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

Assist the pursuit team in understanding prospective projects and requirements, and participate in QA/AC page-turn sessions.
Understand McGough’s self-perform capabilities, as well as warehouse equipment, rentals, small tools, and services.
Perform quantity take-offs; help solicit and review subcontractor bids; and assist with trade scope reviews.
Assist the superintendent and project manager with Critical Path Method scheduling, learn the Last Planner system, and participate in daily and weekly work planning.
Review drawings and specifications; manage electronic documents; draft and process Requests for Information; review and process shop drawings and submittals; participate in BIM coordination meetings; and help obtain LEED documentation.
Help review and process subcontractor change requests and invoices.
Understand change document types and their appropriate uses; assist with tracking labor costs, material procurement, and cost coding; and collect and report cost history data as directed.
Attend project and company safety meetings, foremen’s meetings, construction coordination meetings, start-up meetings, and PACE meetings; draft meeting minutes where required.
Participate in the punch-list process and monitor progress; help prepare final as-built plans and documentation.
Contribute to the North Dakota Regional Team and participate in company business development activities.
Establish relationships with clients, architects, engineers, consultants, and subcontractors.
Attend and participate in project management and other company meetings, relevant training, and company-sponsored events.
Support and follow the standard of work, participate in Lean events, and support the McGough Way.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned.