Project Engineer

Turner Construction Company•Philadelphia, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineer manages and supervises project-level engineering and administrative policies, procedures, and functions. The role coordinates with project field operations to ensure information is transferred, understood, and implemented. It reports to a Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, or Project Executive. The position supports preconstruction, project budgeting, document reviews, procurement, financial management, meetings, change orders, and project close-out. It also leads, supervises, and develops Turner engineering staff and ensures adherence to safety, ethics, and compliance requirements. The role is regularly performed on-site at a construction work site. Work may involve exposure to moving mechanical parts, heights, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather, electrical-shock risk, and moderate to very loud noise. Physical requirements include navigating stairs, ladders, hoists, and active construction areas; using hands and tools; standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of eight years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Knowledge of accounting principles and cost-control procedures.
Knowledge of estimating, construction costs, scheduling, purchasing, engineering principles and techniques, and building systems.
Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite programs.
Ability to thoroughly understand drawings and specifications, general contract and subcontract documents, materials, means, and methods.
Very strong oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
Ability to perform physical tasks including navigating stairs, ladders, construction personnel hoists, and work areas under construction; using hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
Vision abilities including close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjusting focus.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Turner’s Project Management and scheduling software.
Ability to implement technologies such as Building Information Models (BIM) and Lean to benefit the project.

Responsibilities

Develop a comprehensive working knowledge and understanding of contract documents, including Turner’s contract, plans, specifications, and applicable codes.
Lead, supervise, and develop Turner engineering staff, including providing input on or completing performance appraisals.
Ensure strict adherence to safety, ethics, and compliance requirements.
Coordinate communication of information among project team members.
Establish and maintain information-flow procedures with design professionals, consultants, the owner, and subcontractors, including approvals, meetings, reporting, and applications for payment.
Work with Preconstruction, Estimating, and Purchasing to develop the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) or initial project budget.
Lead the Project Engineering preconstruction effort according to project needs.
Review construction documents for constructability and QA/QC, and bring concerns to the appropriate design professional for resolution.
Participate in studies and recommendations for materials and methods, and prepare cost estimates.
Prepare a detailed contract items list for significant construction items.
Develop trade scopes of work for bid packages and major material and equipment purchases.
Prepare procurement schedules for subcontractors and major material and equipment purchases to support timely buy-outs and compliance with the construction schedule.
Manage the project’s financial status, including preparation of project status information and accurate financial reports.
Schedule, conduct, and document job meetings, owner-architect meetings, and coordination meetings.
Manage subcontract change orders, including reviewing estimates, negotiating changes, obtaining required owner approvals, and preparing subcontract change orders.
Manage project close-out, including warranties, guarantees, acceptance of work, subcontractor and vendor close-out, final payment, and records retention.
Perform other duties as assigned.