Project Engineer

LLOYD COMPANIES INC•Sioux Falls, SD

24d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineer supports the Senior Project Manager and project managers, collaborating with the construction team and internal and external clients. The role requires discretion and independent judgment on significant matters, including assisting with complex quotes and vendor proposals. The Project Engineer works in a deadline-driven environment and performs other duties as assigned to help achieve company and departmental goals. Responsibilities include reviewing quotes against bid documents, assisting with vendor proposals and cost analysis, developing client and vendor relationships, organizing project documents, preparing scopes of work and estimates, coordinating procurement and shop drawings, and supporting project meetings and general project administration. The role also involves developing experience and knowledge in estimating, construction scopes, building codes, and estimating software.

Requirements

Construction experience with multifamily and/or commercial projects.
Associate’s degree.
Knowledge of building codes applicable to the scope of work.
Strong technical expertise in building construction, including general, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical trades.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and cost-analysis ability.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing, verbally, and electronically with clients, company staff, subcontractors and vendors, and design professionals.
Excellent time-management, organizational, and follow-through skills.
Flexibility, a positive attitude, and tolerance for change.
Commitment to completing projects with care, commitment, and concentration.
Stress-management skills.
Ability to work well with diverse groups or individuals.
Regular and consistent attendance.
Ability to work at a high level in a deadline-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

Begin developing the experience and knowledge needed to estimate all types of projects.
Begin developing the experience and knowledge needed to prepare scopes of work for changes during construction.
Begin developing knowledge of computer and estimating software.
Experience assisting the project team with conceptual estimates and establishing project budgets from early schematics.
Active membership in the community.

Responsibilities

Receive and evaluate quotes for applicable scopes and alignment with bid documents.
Assist the project team with vendor proposals to identify scope duplication, omissions, and exclusions.
Develop and maintain relationships with clients and vendors, and assist with maintaining contact and relationship records.
Scan and file subcontracts, quotes, and project documents in the appropriate location within 24 hours of receipt.
Assist the project team in preparing detailed cost comparisons and analysis of subcontractor proposals for current and future projects.
Assist the project team in preparing quantity take-offs and assigning market-relevant cost factors for preliminary and final construction cost estimates.
Draft and negotiate written scopes of work for subcontractors and material suppliers.
Verify that subcontracts and purchase orders are written and entered for every project in progress.
Perform project-related administrative and office tasks requested by project managers, such as printing plans, mailing or delivering documents, and picking up documents or office materials.
Procure materials and track them to the jobsite.
Create and distribute meeting agendas and notes.
Coordinate the shop drawing process.
Perform other duties assigned or necessary to achieve company and departmental goals.