Project Engineer

RailWorks • Chicago, IL

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Engineer plans, develops, manages, and coordinates engineering activities for construction projects. This role is crucial for ensuring that engineering activities comply with company and contract requirements and support the overall construction schedule. The Project Engineer provides technical support for construction efforts, including design interpretation, application of construction methods, resolution of design conflicts, and constructability reviews. They interface with all on-site departments to resolve problems and ensure the quality of construction, project safety, and adherence to project specifications. The role also involves supervising field layout and surveying activities, observing workflow, anticipating schedule changes, and coordinating material delivery with superintendents. Additionally, the Project Engineer reviews and negotiates change orders, assists in bid preparation, resolves field construction problems, analyzes material requirements, and develops customized equipment needs. They also support cost monitoring and forecasting, develop project engineering procedures, and handle business correspondence, billing, and financial reporting.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of construction industry engineering experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction or Project Management; an advanced degree is a plus (In lieu of a degree, extensive experience in the military, railroad/construction, or related field will be considered)
• Solid knowledge of surveying, equipment applications, and overall engineering is essential
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions
• Ability to read and comprehend plans and specifications, and to comprehend and recognize safety standards and issues
• Knowledge of general contract and subcontract documents
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills
• The ability to effectively interact with both customers and employees
• The ability to work independently as well as operate successfully as part of a collaborative team
• The ability to successfully execute decisions
• The ability to grasp facts, processes, and procedures quickly in a rapidly changing environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

Nice To Haves

• An advanced degree is a plus

Responsibilities

• Manages project engineering activities to ensure they comply with company and contract requirements and support overall construction schedule
• Supports the development, updating, and approval of construction schedules
• Provides technical support for construction efforts including design interpretation, application of construction methods, resolution and documentation of design conflicts and constructability reviews
• Interfaces with all on-site departments to resolve problems and to ensure quality of construction, project safety, and adherence to project specifications, in support of overall project schedule
• Supervises field layout and surveying activities
• Observes workflow, anticipates any potential schedule changes, and coordinates with superintendents on delivery of materials and staying on schedule
• Reviews change order drawings and specifications; develops, tracks and negotiates proposals and change orders
• Assists in preparation of bids, including assisting with take-offs, requests for pricing, project set up, quality control, design reviews and other related tasks
• Reviews, analyzes, and resolves field construction problems and discrepancies
• Advises the Project Manager of serious schedule conflicts and problems, and works with field supervision to resolve schedule conflicts
• Analyzes permanent material requirements, solicits quotations, and prepares formal purchase agreements
• Develops requirements for specialized equipment and works with vendors to obtain customized equipment
• Supports/assists with monitoring and forecasting of project costs and revenues; assists with development of new methods to improve costs
• Develops, implements, and administers project engineering procedures and other work controlling documents
• Handles business correspondence, billing, and financial reporting

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Additional performance incentives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level