Project Engineer

ORION•Lewisville, TX

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to plan, direct, and coordinate activities of designated projects to ensure that goals or objectives of projects are accomplished within prescribed time frames and funding parameters. The incumbent must support the guiding beliefs and core values of Orion, which are centered on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Teamwork, built upon the foundation of Integrity.

Requirements

BS Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business Management is preferred.
Field/work experience in commercial concrete construction, or equivalent work experience is preferred.
Ability to interact and communicate effectively with others.
A relatively high level of analytical ability is required for project efficiency.
Excellent computer skills required including Microsoft Office, OST (On Screen Takeoff).
Willingness to learn our PM/ billing software.
Ability to perform in high-stress situations and meet deadlines.
Ability to demonstrate leadership.
Must be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hat, safety glasses, respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, or other protective equipment as required.
Must have the ability to identify critical issues and formulate action plans with all levels of management, including corporate and executive.
Must possess the ability to remain calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident and as directed by the Safety Representative or other management personnel.
Must be capable of evacuating the work area in a timely manner should an emergency situation arise.

Responsibilities

Assists in the preparation of pre-job meetings (e.g., plans, specifications, budgets, cost targets, scheduling).
Assists Project Manager(s) in the management of all assigned jobs.
Reviews and processes shop drawings and submittals, checking for accuracy against drawings and specifications.
Distributes all drawing revisions and requests new shop drawings from suppliers and subcontractors as necessary.
Prices all drawing revisions and Field Extra Work Tickets; reviews with Project Manager(s) and submits to General Contractor or client; updates stick set and drawing log.
Maintains the RCO log and PM Submittal Log for each assigned project.
Keeps all project schedules updated with actual durations and documents all applicable delays.
Orders and ensures timely delivery of materials such as rebar, shoring, forming, and post-tensioning.
Contacts Superintendents on assigned job(s) frequently and visits job site(s) regularly to identify problems and assist in reaching solutions.
Approves and codes assigned invoices.
Tracks Man-hours & Job Cost for all assigned jobs weekly.
Meets with Superintendents to identify target cost to complete job under budget.
Assists Project Manager(s) with End of Month Financial Reports for all assigned jobs.
Prepares project reports for management, client, or others.
Coordinates project activities with activities of government regulatory or other governmental agencies.
Responsible and accountable for incumbent’s own personal safety.
Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co-workers and any others incumbent comes in contact with.
Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed.
Complies with all applicable laws, regulations and Company policies and procedures.
Reports any and all violations of applicable laws, regulations or Company policies and procedures promptly.
Performs other related administrative and technical duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision.