Project Engineer

BFL Construction•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

The Project Engineer supports construction projects from preconstruction through close-out and the warranty period, combining project administration with technical, contractual, scheduling, and financial responsibilities. The role makes analytical decisions, interprets contract requirements, manages schedule performance, and advises management on project risks, recovery strategies, and outcomes. It includes regular jobsite presence to help align field execution, project controls, and team coordination. Duties may vary depending on project requirements and assignments.

Requirements

A clear, solid understanding of construction plans and the ability to read plans.
Understanding of prime contracts and subcontract requirements.
Ability to analyze change requests and change orders for cost, schedule, and contractual impacts.
Ability to develop and understand project schedules, monitor performance, and contribute to recovery strategies.
Ability to maintain accurate and accessible project documentation and records.

Responsibilities

Support Project Managers during all phases of construction and assist with day-to-day project administration, coordination, and communication.
Manage, organize, distribute, and archive project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, plans, logs, subcontracts, and insurance documentation.
Develop and maintain construction tracking logs, such as RFI, submittal, and plan logs.
Attend site meetings and routine site visits; document and distribute meeting minutes and action items.
Coordinate project close-out documentation, including warranties, manuals, and deficiency records.
Process subcontracts and purchase orders with consideration of scope, risk, and contractual alignment.
Coordinate with accounting and finance teams to maintain accurate and timely project financial records.
Generate and coordinate RFIs and submittals from receipt through final resolution, ensuring they are technically accurate, complete, and resolved promptly.
Request RFIs and/or change orders from subcontractors as needed.
Analyze change requests and change orders for cost and schedule impacts and contractual implications; advise Project Management on strategy, mitigation, and execution.
Work with Superintendents to develop and understand project schedules at project onset, monitor schedule adherence, identify schedule risks, and contribute to recovery strategies.
Maintain regular jobsite presence to support alignment between field execution, project controls, and team coordination.
Understand and interpret prime contracts and subcontract requirements, and communicate contractual obligations to the project team.
Build and maintain working relationships with owners, consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
Provide management with insights affecting profitability, schedule performance, and customer expectations.
Track and log project information systematically, ensuring accuracy and accessibility; remain accountable for accuracy, quality, and outcomes while guiding and developing team members.
Model behaviors aligned with BFL Construction’s values.