Project Engineer (Aviation)

Leopardo Construction•Hoffman Estates, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Leopardo Construction is seeking a Project Engineer to join their Aviation Market. This role is designed for individuals eager to learn and advance their careers in a dynamic environment, offering exposure to various aspects of the construction industry. As a key member of the project management team, the Project Engineer will support Estimating, Project Management, and Field Operations in planning, directing, and coordinating project activities to ensure objectives are met. The position includes participation in Leopardo’s structured training program, involving rotational learning plans to gain a comprehensive understanding of company policies, procedures, philosophies, and the overall construction process, paving the way for potential progression to roles such as Estimator, Project Manager, or Superintendent.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in construction, engineering, or architecture-related fields; or equivalent training and related experience.
Understanding of basic construction technologies such as scheduling software, financial comprehension, and digital model navigation.
Ability to read and understand blueprints is a must.
Awareness of project management and accounting software; Viewpoint is a plus.
Must have a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Prior industry experience as a Project Engineer or Intern preferred.
Field and/or estimating experience is a plus.
OSHA 30 Hour certification.
LEED GA accreditation.

Responsibilities

Assist project management staff in monitoring and achieving goals related to overhead, profit, general conditions, self-performed trades, client satisfaction, and profit projections/job cost maintenance.
Monitor a detailed master construction schedule using Asta, tracking critical dates and providing updates.
Obtain necessary permits, insurance, and bonds.
Review and process submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs, following up with architects/subcontractors for approvals.
Establish, maintain, and update logs according to company or owner specifications.
Coordinate and participate in pre-construction, weekly (e.g., OAC, MEP Coordination, Pre-installation), and post-construction meetings, preparing minutes and outlining action items.
Coordinate MBE/WBE compliance monitoring, updating, and reporting.
Negotiate with and procure subcontractors and suppliers, generating subcontracts/purchase orders.
Gather and review monthly applications for payment, ensuring inclusion of BIM, LEED, and Design/Build subcontract language if necessary.
Track the status of subcontracts, insurance, and bonds.
Generate and maintain project documentation for BIM, including model mediation/clash detection.
Review LEED construction deliverables for LEED-seeking projects.
Determine subcontractor work completed to date and generate monthly billings/sworn statements to the owner.
Verify, price, and prepare change order documentation, maintaining a change order log.
Compile project completion closeout documentation, including as-built drawings, warranty letters, and O&M manuals.
Ensure correct setup and maintenance of filing and archiving systems.
Assist estimating staff in developing bid strategies, formulating accurate budgets, and reviewing bid documents for quantity take-offs using On Screen.
Develop RFIs as required and conduct job site walkthroughs.
Develop a list of qualified subcontract bidders using invitation to bid software and communicate with bidders to increase coverage.
Receive and analyze subcontractor bids, preparing owner budget proposals after exploring cost-saving alternatives and value engineering.
Participate in client presentations and preconstruction job turnover processes.
Assist field operations staff in procuring materials and assembling/distributing two-week look-ahead schedules.
Maintain daily logs of job activities and participate in subcontractor meetings.
Initiate and monitor project safety plans and EH&S initiatives.
Walk job sites daily to review conditions/progress, assist with audits, inspections, and daily logs.
Initiate and monitor job-specific QC plans.
Review plans and specs, maintain construction documents on site, and post/process ASI's, bulletins, CCDs, etc.
Participate in coordination and pre-installation meetings, ensuring timely final inspections and tests.
Generate field documentation for LEED Project Coordinator submissions.
Manage self-perform trades, monitor budgeted vs. actual costs, and generate punch lists.
Monitor and record project hiring requirements, maintaining daily/monthly records and payroll certifications.
Work on-site and interact with clients, owner's reps, or end-users as required.