Project Engineer

H. J. Russell & Company•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Project Engineer works under the supervision of the Project Manager, providing technical support to project staff, reviewing plans and other technical documents, answering questions about project scope and timing, and monitoring costs and project progress. The role coordinates assigned contract work and supports the coordination and management of contractors and consultants, while helping evaluate contract progress and quality against approved schedules and budgets. The position supports project administration through reviewing progress payments and bid packages, maintaining change-management, submittal, and RFI logs, preparing correspondence and meeting minutes, and participating in the preparation, review, and negotiation of change orders. The Project Engineer helps resolve project issues and monitors project closeout and client occupancy. The employee is expected to work safely, encourage compliance with safety requirements, maintain confidentiality, report progress to a supervisor, and assist other team members. The role requires a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management, and three to seven years of experience in construction administration on large multimillion-dollar projects. The employee should be able to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks and projects, communicate effectively, work with project teams and clients, and use applicable computer software. Travel to project sites and to meetings or events may be needed. Work in excess of 40 hours per week may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.
Three to seven years of experience in construction administration of large multimillion-dollar projects.
Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple assignments and tasks for one or more projects.
Effective oral and written communication skills for client presentations, technical reporting, correspondence, routine reports, and speaking before groups.
Ability to interface with all levels of the project team, clients, and others.
Knowledge of contract negotiation and administration.
Technical and contract knowledge in scheduling, estimating, contract administration, and cost control.
Good working knowledge of computer software, including applicable spreadsheet databases and word-processing software and hardware.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Mathematical ability involving probability, statistical inference, plane and solid geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
Ability to apply logical or scientific thinking to intellectual and practical problems and work with formulas, equations, graphs, and abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to work effectively with others.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive company information.
Ability to physically operate a computer, including keyboard and mouse.
Ability to physically access construction project work areas and travel as needed.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds on occasion.

Responsibilities

Coordinate work of assigned contracts and track documentation, evaluating contract issues such as pay applications, changes, punch lists, and closeout activities.
Support coordination and management of contractors’ and consultants’ efforts.
Assist in evaluating progress and quality of contract activities against approved schedules and budgets.
Review progress payments.
Review bid package documents issued by design consultants for omissions, required clarifications, and coordination between design disciplines.
Assist Project Managers and team members.
Expedite resolution of project problems.
Obtain daily reports from inspectors and contractors.
Maintain change-management control logs, submittal logs, and RFI logs.
Prepare documents, letters, and meeting minutes as required by the Project Manager.
Participate in negotiations and the preparation and review of change orders.
Monitor project closeout and client occupancy.
Perform work safely and encourage others to comply with safety rules and regulations, including use of personal protective devices.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive company information and report progress on assigned tasks to a supervisor.
Assist other team members as needed to meet team goals.
Travel to project sites and to meetings, conferences, or training as needed to perform essential duties.