Project Engineer (Independence Construction)

DiGeronimo Companies•Cleveland, OH

About The Position

Independence Construction is seeking a Project Engineer to assist the project manager and/or superintendent with one or more aspects of a construction project. The role supports project coordination, contract administration, procurement, scheduling, budgeting, drawing review, change management, documentation, payment applications, quality control, and project close-out. The Project Engineer also coordinates owner-requested warranty requirements during the warranty period. Independence Construction is one of the largest construction management businesses headquartered in Northeast Ohio and is part of the DiGeronimo Companies. The company describes its values as people, performance, and community, emphasizing a safe, family-oriented environment, integrity, high-quality work, solutions, value for partners, and positive community impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
1–3 years of previous related experience.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Knowledge of budgeting and expense control.
Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
Ability to organize work, handle a variety of tasks simultaneously, and consistently meet deadlines.
Ability to perform duties independently.
Computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and the Independence Construction project team.
Administer and monitor compliance with construction contracts involving owners, subcontractors, and vendors.
Coordinate and expedite materials and services for the job site with the superintendent.
Schedule and manage meetings throughout construction and preconstruction.
Assist the project manager with project budgets, budget revisions, cost projections, cash-flow projections, and report generation.
Review and coordinate structural, architectural, and MEP drawings throughout the project.
Assist the project manager in overseeing and managing change-management processes.
Collect and analyze trade contractor proposals for scope changes.
Review and negotiate change-in-scope costs to ensure pricing is accurate and fair.
Log changes to the correct cost codes and issue subcontract change orders after owner and project manager approval.
Manage the RFI process, including initiating RFIs, reviewing responses, maintaining a log, and distributing information to the team as appropriate.
Manage the submittal process, including initiating and reviewing submittals, maintaining a log, and distributing approved submittals as appropriate.
Keep drawing, submittal, and RFI logs accurate and current.
Coordinate project meetings with the project manager and superintendent before the project starts.
Attend Owner / Architect / CM (Contractor) meetings.
Collect, review, and process subcontractor payment applications as assigned by the project manager, and assist with compiling owner payment applications.
Assist the superintendent and project manager in creating and updating the Master Schedule.
Work with the project manager, project executive, and superintendent to develop the project quality assurance and quality control program.
Assist the project manager and superintendent with project close-out.
Assist with the preliminary punch list process.
Coordinate owner-requested warranty requirements during the warranty period.