Project Engineer

Hourigan•Rock Hill, SC

16d•$65,000 - $93,000

About The Position

Hourigan is a fully integrated construction management and development firm focused on managing complex projects and building strong relationships through collaboration, trust, and respect. The Project Engineer is an entry-level role for a motivated person who wants to learn about career tracks in construction management, including field management, project management, preconstruction services, virtual design and construction coordination, and safety. The role supports project teams with project administration, document and submittal coordination, quality, preconstruction, and safety activities. Some periodic travel may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or 0–3 years of progressive construction-related experience.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Willingness to work non-traditional hours, including early mornings and evenings, to meet project needs.
Strong desire to learn and ability to collaborate with all team members.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Approach responsibilities and interactions with integrity, fairness, care, and concern.
See challenges as opportunities to create new possibilities and solutions, and consistently deliver exceptional results.
Some periodic travel may be required.

Responsibilities

Follow and assist with developing procedures for controlling contract drawings.
Assist the Project Administrator with setting up the job management system.
Assist the project team with the building permit process.
Assist the Superintendent in developing the site utilization plan.
Assist with reviewing and coordinating the Loss Prevention, Sustainability Action Plan, and Quality Control Program.
Review and process submittal data and shop drawings proactively to help expedite project schedules and ensure timely material delivery.
Prepare and maintain RFI, RFP, COR, submittal, and document control logs.
Serve as the onsite quality manager for assigned trades by verifying subcontractor deliveries meet approved submittal requirements.
Attend and participate in project meetings and assist the Project Manager with progress reports and meeting minutes.
Assist with distributing proposal change documents to subcontractors and suppliers, collecting pricing, and preparing change proposal requirements for internal pricing review.
Update as-built drawings with clarifications, changes, directives, and RFIs, and coordinate them with the project team.
Work with senior preconstruction team members to estimate projects and develop knowledge of the preconstruction process.
Perform preconstruction duties, including quantity take-offs, budget development, subcontractor procurement, assembling exhibit ones, and assembling value engineering worksheets.
Assist with constructability reviews, project setup, and subcontractor communication.
Participate in the Hourigan Safety and Health Management System by following safe work practices, raising concerns, attending and applying safety and health training, and eliminating hazards within one's capability and control with assistance from safety staff.