Project Engineer

Develop cost estimates and related cost tracking for small projects, up to $500,000, for an aggregate of $45M+ per year. Prepare capital cost projections for multiple non-construction projects for financial analysis and implementation decisions. Perform detailed equipment takeoffs and manage equipment cost data base. Review and adjust monthly construction cost reports to ensure they accurately represent the status of the project, influencing other team members if changes are needed. Identify, resolve or escalate any problems, minimizing delays. Manage the tracking of contractors’ workloads, make recommendations for bid lists, solicit and evaluation of new contractor qualifications and management of electronic bidding tool. Lead the pre-construction phase of major construction projects to meet Company’s expectations regarding contractor selection, contract packages, bidding, and contracting. Manage the onboarding and education of outside consultants, leading rollouts. Work with the Construction Project Manager in preparing and managing change order requests, change orders, punch lists, retainage, final payment, project closeout and development of construction’s project scope and initial project sequence and schedules, ensuring that projects are on schedule and within budget. Provide technical support for construction staff.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare cost estimate reports in a timely and accurate manner, documenting any related assumptions.

• Manage the construction contractor qualification and tracking process.

• Lead contractor qualification review, assist in contractor recruitment and generate pre-qualified contractor lists for three year plan and near term projects to ensure adequate contractor coverage for the major capital project programs.

• Regularly monitor budgets, contractors and schedules and prepare status reports.

• Keep an accurate record and update electronic data base with all cost elements of the projects.

• Attend project coordination meetings and lead communication and coordination of the technical aspects of the project.

• Manage the training and use of the electronic bidding tool by internal and external participants.

• Collaborate with Construction Project Manager in the solicitation and review of vendor proposal and the approval of expenditures.

• Manage the onboarding of outside consultants, ensuring the education of processes and plans.

• Review and evaluate contractor proposals & payment applications.

• Prepare and manage change order requests and change orders in collaboration with Construction Project Manager.

• Provide reports and metrics to management in a timely, accurate manner.

• Lead special projects

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• Four year degree in Construction Project Management, Engineering or related field, or related experience.

• 4+ years of experience in construction projects.

• Proficient in evaluating and analyzing construction documents, practices, and project management.

• Ability to balance multiple priorities and deliver on a wide variety of assignments in an accurate and timely manner.

• Advanced knowledge of Excel and experience with complex worksheets.

• Ability to communicate and enforce deadlines with associates in different band levels.

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, changing environment, promoting a team environment and comfortable working without supervision.

• Some travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with construction management programs.

• Architectural design experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills, with ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently and effectively.

• Ability to prepare reports and presentations effectively and accurately.

• Strong analytical, technical, problem solving, follow-through, team building and time management skills.

• Excellent oral and written communication.

• Ability to maintain confidentially of reporting.