Project Engineer – Advanced Tech National Travel

McGough•Roseville, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineer is an entry-level position in McGough’s project management career path. The role assists with project management tasks assigned by project management staff and develops skills while progressively taking on more responsibility. This position supports McGough’s National Travel – Advanced Technology business and is onsite at project locations. Assignments may be at projects throughout the United States, with the employee’s desired location taken into consideration.

Requirements

Ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to sit for extended periods at a workstation, during meetings, and while traveling by plane or car.
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects.
Dexterity to write and use a computer keyboard and mouse.
Ability to hear and speak clearly and distinguish colors on graphs and charts.

Nice To Haves

A degree in Construction Management or a related field.
Internship, educational, or field experience.

Responsibilities

Assist pursuit teams in understanding prospective projects and requirements, and participate in QA/AC page-turn sessions.
Understand McGough’s self-perform capabilities, warehouse equipment, rentals, small tools, and services.
Perform quantity take-offs; assist with soliciting and reviewing subcontract bids and conducting trade scope reviews.
Assist the superintendent and project manager with Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling; learn the Last Planner system and participate in daily and weekly work planning.
Review drawings and specifications; upload and download electronic documents and create shortcuts; draft and process Requests for Information (RFIs); review and process shop drawings and submittals; participate in BIM coordination meetings; and assist in obtaining LEED documentation.
Assist with reviewing and processing subcontractor change requests and invoices.
Understand change document types and their appropriate uses, including CCDs, PRs, and ASIs; assist the superintendent with tracking labor costs, material procurement, and cost coding; and collect and report cost history data as directed.
Attend project and company safety meetings, foremen’s meetings, construction coordination meetings, start-up meetings, and PACE meetings; draft minutes for foremen’s and construction coordination meetings.
Participate in the punch-list process and monitor progress; assist the superintendent and project manager with preparing final as-built plans and documentation.
Participate in company business development activities, including client functions, design firm open houses, and conferences.
Establish relationships with clients, architects, engineers, consultants, and subcontractors.
Attend and participate in project management and other company meetings, relevant personal or professional development training, and company-sponsored events.
Support and follow the standard of work; participate in Lean events and support the McGough way.