Project Engineer - Interior Systems

Hoffman Construction Company•Claude, TX

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineer works within the Engineering Department in support of Hoffman Specialty Contracting, Inc. (HSC), Hoffman’s self-performed interior specialties affiliate. The role reports to the VP of Operations and President of HSC and works closely with the HSC Project Superintendent and Project Manager. The Project Engineer collaborates with design professionals, clients, vendors, and subcontractors to address coordination issues and identify and resolve technical challenges that affect project execution and quality. The position is on-site at a project in Amarillo, Texas. The ideal candidate has experience in project engineering and interior specialties, including interior framing, drywall, acoustic ceilings, interior finishes, structural engineering, and project management. The role requires coordinating interior specialty work with architectural, structural, and MEP elements; reviewing construction documents and submittals; managing RFIs and change documents; and advising the onsite team on technical matters. The workday combines time in an office and at the construction site. The schedule must be flexible to accommodate extended hours or off-shift work as construction schedules and sequences change. The position involves regular movement around the site, ladder and scaffold use, work in confined spaces, exposure to loud equipment, and physical activities including lifting or manipulating up to 50 pounds, bending, twisting, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

Requirements

At least three years of experience in commercial construction involving metal stud framing, drywall, suspended ceiling systems, and interior finishes.
Strong knowledge of interior construction methods, materials, and techniques.
High school diploma or GED.
Bachelor’s degree in architecture, civil engineering, structural engineering, construction engineering management, or an equivalent degree and/or equivalent field work experience.
Educational background in materials and methods of construction.
Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office 365, including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams, and understanding of working within a computer network.
Experience with project management software such as Prolog, Procore, E-Builder, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, or Primavera Project Planner (P6).
Experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks.
Training in design and construction document reading, design specifications, survey theory, and survey techniques.
Experience organizing technical data neatly and accurately.
Familiarity with the CSI specification system for construction.
Thorough understanding of construction.
Highly developed visual observation and interpretation skills.
Ability to maintain a cooperative attitude and work effectively under high-pressure conditions.
Excellent time-management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work amid frequent interruptions.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships.
Ability to work closely with a variety of trade and craft personnel in a field-work setting.
Patience and professionalism.
Ability to collaborate with personnel across departments and at all levels of leadership.
Flexible schedule to accommodate extended hours or off-shift work as construction schedules and sequences change.
Ability to communicate in English about laws, ordinances, plans, regulations, protocols, directives, and standard operating procedures related to project scope.
Ability to use independent judgment, organizational skills, and problem-solving skills to determine effective methods for achieving results.
Ability to spend comparable time stationary in an office environment and moving around a construction site.
Ability to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, and stairs and work in confined spaces.
Ability to operate a computer and office productivity machinery, including a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer; frequently operate machinery and use hands, fingers, and legs to handle or position materials.
Close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus in an outdoor environment.
Close visual acuity for preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing computer terminals, and reading printed and digital documents.
Ability to work near loud equipment for more than 50% of the time and wear hearing protection as necessary.
Ability to communicate with customers and coworkers in office and job-site settings.
Ability to lift or manipulate 50 pounds to a height of 3 feet and carry or push it 50–100 feet.
Ability to regularly bend or twist and position oneself kneeling, crouching, or crawling to examine project work.

Responsibilities

Run meetings involving area managers, design team members, multiple subcontractors, and client representatives.
Interface between area managers, vendors, and subcontractors to help resolve field coordination items.
Interpret design and construction documents and technical manuals, and quantify construction materials from those documents.
Coordinate interior specialty scope with architectural, structural, and MEP elements of the project.
Organize and facilitate training for client personnel on operating and maintaining interior specialty elements and systems.
Review and process submittal information and coordinate submittals to ensure the accuracy and functionality of components and systems.
Generate, receive, and distribute requests for information (RFIs).
Receive and distribute change documents issued by other team members.
Survey field layout control lines and benchmarks.
Serve as the technical advisor in the onsite field construction office.
Coordinate architectural, structural, and MEP systems within the project’s overall interior design.