Civil Project Engineer - Design-Build & Field Leadership

J.F. White Contracting Co.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Project Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role requires a self-motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, focusing on both bid build and design-build construction projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing client relationships, leading engineering teams, and ensuring successful project completion. With opportunities to mentor junior staff and engage in various project phases, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the construction industry while working on diverse public and private projects.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in a construction environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular meetings with clients and team members for project startup.
• Manage client relationships and oversee project costs and schedules.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Cost Tracking

Production Reporting

Project Management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

CAD

BIM

HeavyBid

Job description

Detailed Description

A candidate for a Project Engineering position at JFW will require a self-motivated individual to accept the challenges and demands of a fast-paced ever changing environment. This consists of bid build construction and design-build construction on both public and private work. The candidate will possess the qualities to meet or exceed the client’s expectations, develop the client relationship, and lead the engineering field team to a successful project.

Responsibilities

Project Startup

• Regular Meetings with PM/Super, Clients and CM
• Bid Review for Construction Assumptions
• Control Estimate Setup Support
• List of Deliverables
• Early Submittals (Schedule, Quality Control, Safety, other General Conditions, Flow Charts)
• Permits
• Build Team (as Developed by Project Manager), Assign Responsibilities and Required Participation
• Develop a Working Knowledge of Plans and Specifications
• Set up Field Office/IT Requirements/SharePoint/Files (Hard Copies, Electronic)
• PO and Subcontractor Scoping
  
  

Project Duration

• Client Meetings and Relationships
• Run Weekly Staff Job Meetings
• Schedule Maintenance Review
• Cost Control (Weekly Reports, Monthly Reports, Change Order Maintenance, Forecasting)
• Process Approve On-line Invoices and Subcontractor Requisitions
• Requisitions to Client
• Manage Office Engineers, Survey and Office Manager
• Support Project Manager and Superintendent
• Develop, Oversee, and Manage Submittals, RFI’s, and Written Correspondence
• Develop Extra Work Costs/Maintain Issue Log, Forward Price Change Orders
• Safety Work Plans
• Crane Lift Planning
• Job Presentations to Company
• Mentorship of Junior Staff
• Production Reports (on Specific Key Construction Tasks), which Become Part of the Final Engineering Report (see Project Closeout)
• Quantity Tracking
• Time Sheet Approval and Cost Coding
  
  

Design-Build Considerations

• Outline/Schedule of Deliverables
• Tracking of Deliverables
• Design-Constructability Reviews
• Manage Release of Design Packages for Construction
  
  

Project Closeout

• Punch List
• Site Supervision/Closeout
• Testing Management
• Archives
• Final Comprehensive Engineering Report
• Final Payment
  
  

The qualified applicant will possess the following

• Degree in Civil Engineering
• Minimum 4-7 years Working in Construction Environment (Dependent on Project Size and Scope)
• Skilled in Verbal and Written Communication
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Microsoft Outlook
• Knowledge of CAD, BIM, HeavyBid preferred
• Experience in Cost Tracking and Cost Control, Production Reporting, Submittal, RFI’s, Reading Plans and Specifications
  
  

Compensation Range: $85,000-$130,000