Project Engineer

Power Construction•Chicago, IL

57d•$65,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Assist in project management and construction supervision efforts. Management and coordination of all submittal, cost control, scheduling, reporting, and document control activities at the job site during the construction period. Ensure client satisfaction is maintained.

Requirements

Four-year construction-related degree or equivalent combination of related experience and technical training (1-4 years)
Working knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings, and specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to discipline
Knowledge of Construction Management Software

Responsibilities

Budget preliminary documents
Distribute new or updated drawings and specifications
Solicit bids/quotes
Perform estimates and takeoffs
Prepare and update project schedules as required
Research drawing interpretations, problems, conflicts, interferences and errors
Research, transmit and monitor RFI's
Prepare a submittal log in accordance with the project schedule and specifications. Monitor and expedite submittals in accordance with the submittal log and project requirements. Follow through as required.
Distribute, research, monitor, compile proposed Change Order (C.O.), Architects Supplemental Instruction (ASI), etc. Submit to Supervisor for approval. Update contract documents with C.O., ASI, etc.
Maintain tracking system to expedite construction materials and equipment
Maintain and update status reports as required
Generate punch list
Attend and document project meetings
Oversee general correspondence as required
Manage close out process. During course of project, aide in reviewing and verifying quantities and unit prices of subcontractor extra work orders.
Perform additional assignments per Project Manager's or Superintendent's direction