Project Engineer

Christman•Raleigh, NC

16d

About The Position

The Project Engineer supports the Project Manager and Project Superintendent with daily functions on large-scale commercial construction projects in the greater Raleigh, North Carolina region. The role includes processing RFIs and submittals, preparing daily reports, tracking material procurement and delivery, and monitoring project safety requirements. The Project Engineer may also manage composite cleanup crews and oversee small portions of the work. The position is responsible for organizing project documentation, supporting project close-out and turnover, coordinating subcontract close-out documents, recording meeting discussions and decisions, and partnering with the client and architect to develop punch lists. The Project Engineer also assists with inspections, procurement and material tracking, drawing updates, submittal review, quality monitoring, and site safety initiatives. The role requires a bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field and at least one year of construction industry experience. Relevant construction-management internships may count toward the experience requirement, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may qualify. Christman describes its employees as employee-owners through its employee stock ownership plan and offers a comprehensive benefits program.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related job field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Minimum of one year of construction industry experience; previous construction-management or related internships may count toward this requirement.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Must successfully complete pre-employment screening, including drug and background screening.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including mandatory hardhats and safety glasses.

Responsibilities

Produce and organize project and professional documents in accordance with Christman and risk-management standards.
Prepare project documents for close-out, turnover, and archiving, and secure required contract documents, including 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, targeting completion within 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 and ensure information flows to all parties in a timely manner.
Update contract drawings to reflect approved changes and ensure trade-contractor documents are updated.
Organize and prioritize submittal requirements, create submittal logs, review submittals for completeness and shop drawings and samples for compliance, and manage the architect's submittal-review process.
Support the Project Superintendent by monitoring assigned work for quality and compliance with construction documents.
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 required PPE is worn.
Model safe practices, report safety concerns to the Project Superintendent or Project Manager, and support logistics for safety initiatives in the site-specific safety plan.
May manage composite cleanup crews and monitor small portions of the work.