Entry-Level Construction Project Engineer

Sundt Construction; Argentina; On-site; ARS 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly

Bonus Eligibility

401K

Health Coverage Starting Day 1

Flexible Time Off

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Sundt Construction is seeking a Project Engineer to serve as the technical source of information for the project, with thorough knowledge of construction documents, subcontracts, and purchase orders. You will respond to questions about drawings, specs, shop drawings, and change orders, while fostering professional relationships with owners, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.

The role offers a clear progression through Step I, II, and Senior levels, with opportunities to supervise Field

Qualifications

• An advanced knowledge of construction engineering technology, codes, standards, etc., plus in-depth understanding of the interdependence and relationship between other functional units, is required.
• Four-year construction-related degree or equivalent technical training and related experience, plus a minimum of three to four years of similar construction engineering experience.
• Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, plus demonstrated ability to manage a team of varied disciplines. Should have the skill/ability to supervise and/or train Field Engineer positions if so required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates an understanding of the components of the project management plan (PMP) including the project scope management plan, procurement plan, environmental plan, time management plan, financial plan, quality management and safety plans and risk management plan to ensure successful project execution.
• Develops a procurement schedule and integrate it with the project CPM schedule. Procures necessary material and equipment. Coordinates submittals with other trades. Reviews all submittals for compliance with the contract documents.
• Develops an understanding of the prime contract, subcontracts, purchase order agreements, and allowance items as well as contract drawings and specifications. Administers elements of the processes involved in budgeting and controlling costs so that the project can be completed within the approved budget.
• Maintains 'As-built' contract documents. Compiles close-out requirements, including operation and maintenance manuals, warranties, and other job-specific items required by the specifications.
• May participate in concrete form design and related equipment selection and will participate in takeoffs
• Plans, acquires, develops and supervises members of the project team to ensure relentless execution of the project.
• Prepares and maintains quantity reporting mechanisms and coordinates agendas and prepares minutes for all meetings as well as maintaining various project logs.
• Prepares and reviews change orders, including time extensions, with the appropriate personnel before submittal to the owner.
• Maintains the change order log and, upon receipt of executed change orders, distributes documents as required to company and subcontractor field personnel.
• Prepares cost control budget adjustments and executes in a timely manner.
• Prevents claims, identify potential claims, quantify, mitigate/resolve the effects of those that do occur on a timely basis.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team leadership

Construction knowledge

Education

Bachelors in construction-related field

Job description

Sundt Construction is seeking a Project Engineer to serve as the technical source of information for the project, with thorough knowledge of construction documents, subcontracts, and purchase orders. You will respond to questions about drawings, specs, shop drawings, and change orders, while fostering professional relationships with owners, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.

The role offers a clear progression through Step I, II, and Senior levels, with opportunities to supervise Field