Project Engineer - Orlando, FL
About The Position
The Project Engineer is responsible for on-site project administration and management of the office engineers and jobsite administrator. The role has direct responsibility for project financials, planning and scheduling, personnel supervision, and completing tasks needed to achieve project goals. It requires close attention to detail and proficient use of project-management tools and software. The Project Engineer works with stakeholders at all levels and negotiates with owners, suppliers, and trade partners to resolve disputes and manage changes. The position is based on-site and includes office and jobsite activities. The Project Engineer works with the project manager, superintendents, field supervisors, trade partners, owners, and architects/engineers, and supports project safety, quality control, cost management, scheduling, procurement, and progress reporting.
Requirements
- Four-year degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, architecture, or construction management.
- Two to four years of experience on large commercial construction projects.
- Valid driver's license.
- Strong communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel-based templates, Prolog, Primavera, and AutoDesk Suite.
Nice To Haves
- Past internships in the construction industry.
Responsibilities
- Assist the project manager and superintendents by collecting data and preparing monthly owner pay applications.
- Identify and resolve interface conflicts between the company and trade partners, and among trade partners.
- Assist field supervisors with interpreting drawings, specifications, RFIs, and questions for and from the architect/engineer.
- Develop and manage cost control and labor recap with the project manager and project superintendent.
- Process and estimate potential change orders and requests for information.
- Assist with developing and managing the project schedule.
- Assist with engineering details and special design.
- Track and report project progress.
- Assist with production analysis studies.
- Manage timely acquisition of materials and equipment, including field-initiated purchasing.
- Run weekly owner/architect/contractor meetings and maintain meeting minutes.
- Assist with monthly margin analysis.
- Update and maintain the project record using the Book of 14.
- Participate in jobsite safety meetings and weekly safety audits.
- Facilitate the quality control plan and participate in preparatory meetings, initial inspections, and follow-up inspections.
- Assist with interpreting BIM and VDC specifications.
- Manage, train, and mentor office engineers and the jobsite administrator.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
