Project Engineer

Midwest Mole•Alexandria, VA

18d

About The Position

The Project Engineer supports assigned projects through project documentation, field coordination, scheduling, procurement, cost tracking, billing, quality control, and communication with customers, crews, office staff, the shop, accounting, subcontractors, and suppliers. The role includes jobsite layout and survey functions, utility locates and updates, and preparation of technical drawings as required. The Project Engineer must be available and responsive off shift, at night, or on weekends as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
Minimum 2 years of experience.
Excellent computer skills and extensive knowledge of Word, Excel, and MS Project.
Effective analytical, communication, writing, and organizational skills.
Proactive, organized, self-starting approach and ability to manage workload and priorities.

Responsibilities

Prepare and provide organized, complete project documentation to superintendents, foremen, and project managers for assigned projects.
Prepare submittals.
Work effectively with customers, crews, office staff, the shop, and accounting.
Perform utility locates and provide updates.
Procure materials, including obtaining quotes, preparing purchase orders, and coordinating orders.
Attend progress meetings and record meeting minutes.
Manage and prepare change orders.
Prepare and update schedules.
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports, as well as other required weekly reports.
Manage physical and electronic document control.
Track costs and support project invoicing, including preparation of time-and-material billings and claims.
Use Foundation Accounting Software for job costing, payroll, and time-and-material billing.
Prepare CAD and other technical drawings as required.
Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers.
Review plans and specifications and ensure work complies with quality-control requirements.
Maintain the jobsite record set of contract documents as required.
Maintain current onsite equipment and material inventories.
Perform jobsite layout, including survey functions.
Communicate and remain responsive off shift, at night, and on weekends as needed.