Project Engineer

MEDC•Englewood, CO

19d

About The Position

The Project Engineer coordinates and completes assigned construction projects, supporting day-to-day operations on Federal Government projects. The role oversees project activities and communicates with owners, contractors, architects, designers, subcontractors, employees, and management regarding project cost, staffing, and scheduling. It requires strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills, a professional demeanor, and broad construction knowledge. The Project Engineer supports quality control, project scheduling, financial management, staff development, risk management, safety, customer satisfaction, and work procurement. The position is based in Greenwood Village, Colorado, within T1 Construction, and reports to the Project Manager. The stated pay range is $65,000 to $80,000, depending on experience.

Requirements

Two to four years of experience in a construction project role such as Office Engineer, Project Engineer, or a related field.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
Familiarity with construction project practices and procedures and working knowledge of field activities.
Ability to lead and work with others.
Ability to monitor and enforce jobsite safety; OSHA 30 is required.
Strong troubleshooting, math, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail and strong documentation and reporting skills.
Professional appearance and demeanor, passion for construction, and a team-oriented attitude.
Availability to work holidays, weekends, and evenings as needed.
Availability to travel outside the local area when required.
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
Federal government contracting or employment experience is required.
Must currently possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Must pass and remain compliant with drug-free workplace policies.
Must pass a government background security check and be able to obtain and maintain federal installation security access badges and security clearances.
Must function as a responsible team member and demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Assist the Superintendent and Project Manager with developing and implementing the project quality control plan.
Ensure submittals comply with project documents and support the goal of completing submittals by Third Point, excluding close-out submittals.
Create, maintain, and update deficiency, discrepancy, and punch lists.
Help communicate project changes and their implementation.
Follow up on material deliveries and direct OE's and FE's to verify delivered products match approved submittals.
Schedule, track, and review project testing.
Implement BIM day to day, including collision meetings.
Maintain a clean and safe physical environment.
Maintain and distribute the CPM schedule, develop submittal logs using subcontractor and supplier input, and provide schedule support to the Superintendent.
Help establish milestone schedules, track long-lead items and required dates, and communicate milestones to the project team.
Manage information flow to support field operations, including timely processing of submittals and RFIs.
Assist with creating and distributing four-week look-ahead schedules.
Assist the Project Manager with financial monitoring, reporting, monthly margin projections, and supporting documentation.
Prepare change estimates for Owner presentation at OAC meetings and ensure estimates are complete and supportable.
Prepare, review, and initiate subcontractor and vendor invoice processing; prepare monthly progress billings and Prime and subcontractor change orders for Project Manager review.
Assist with writing, processing, and tracking purchase orders.
Review project personnel timecards and support Certified Payroll requirements.
Develop a mentoring relationship with a Superintendent or Project Manager and actively recruit PE's, OE's, FE's, and interns.
Work with direct reports to establish annual goals, encourage a safe and positive work environment, conduct annual performance reviews, and hold direct reports accountable.
Verify project team performance.
Ensure insurance certificates, bonding requirements, and signed contracts are in place before the Pre-Construction Conference.
Initiate close-out issues promptly and establish and meet deadlines for pricing requests.
Ensure compliance with Tribal One, OSHA, and client safety requirements; support and attend safety orientations, review AHAs, participate in safety inspections, and assist with personnel training and accountability.
Run projects professionally and efficiently, communicate actively with Owners and Designers, prepare change estimates and change orders professionally, and respond to calls and emails within 24 hours.
Help ensure commitments and project work are completed as promised, and hold the project team to the same communication standards.
Assist with identifying work opportunities, attend pre-bid site visits, provide estimating services, build subcontractor relationships, and assist with bids and proposals.