Construction Engineer

Chesapeake Contracting Group; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Advanced technology

New office spaces

Healthcare

401K match

Wellness programs

Leadership training

Job summary

Chesapeake Contracting Group in Baltimore, MD seeks a Construction Engineer to support project delivery by evaluating information, controlling costs and ensuring quality per contract documents. This role collaborates with architects, subcontractors, consultants, suppliers and inspectors, guiding drawings, submittals and change requests.

You will prepare scope of work documents, manage meetings, and oversee close-out activities, RFIs, warranties and OMs.

Qualifications

• 1+ years commercial construction experience; familiarity with construction management and productivity software (MS Excel, Word, Project, Procore)

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison with Architects, Subcontractors, Consultants, Suppliers, Inspectors and other partners to resolve plan/spec issues
• Oversee contract drawings and subcontract information; ensure drawings align with the estimate
• Manage submittals and shop drawings; assess conformance to contract specs and resolve conflicts
• Negotiate and request change orders; prepare analyses and obtain estimates from subcontractors
• Oversee close-out; prepare final records such as RFIs, close-out docs, warranties, as-builts and OMs
• Prepare Scope of Work documents for trades and develop project reports
• Schedule and attend meetings such as trade coordination and preconstruction reviews

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Project

Procore

Job description

The Construction Engineer manages, evaluates and assesses information necessary to construct the project on time, within budget and to the quality specified by the contract documents. The Engineer is the individual on the project responsible for building the overall project "on paper". Engineers work under the leadership of Project Managers.

• Acts as liaison with Architects, Subcontractors, Consultants, Suppliers, Inspectors and other partners in resolving issues related to plans and specifications
• Oversee and make decisions related to contract drawings and subcontract information. Ensure that all drawings and specifications properly relate to the estimate
• Manage submittals and shop drawings. Assess conformance to contract specifications and resolve any conflicts in interpretation
• Negotiate and request change orders. Manage information related to changes in the work, prepare an independent analysis, obtain and check estimates for the changes from subcontractor; resolve any conflicts
• Overseeing the close-out process. Preparing final records for the project such as Requests for Information (RFI's), close-out records, warranties, as-builts, Operations and Maintenance manuals (O&Ms), and evaluating information to insure compliance with contract documents
• Prepare Scope of Work documents for trades and develop reports related to all aspects of the project
• Schedule and attend relevant meetings, such as subcontractor trade coordination meetings, preconstruction meetings, submittal review, etc

The Construction Engineer manages, evaluates and assesses information necessary to construct the project on time, within budget and to the quality specified by the contract documents. The Engineer is the individual on the project responsible for building the overall project "on paper". Engineers work under the leadership of Project Managers.

• Acts as liaison with Architects, Subcontractors, Consultants, Suppliers, Inspectors and other partners in resolving issues related to plans and specifications
• Oversee and make decisions related to contract drawings and subcontract information. Ensure that all drawings and specifications properly relate to the estimate
• Manage submittals and shop drawings. Assess conformance to contract specifications and resolve any conflicts in interpretation
• Negotiate and request change orders. Manage information related to changes in the work, prepare an independent analysis, obtain and check estimates for the changes from subcontractor; resolve any conflicts
• Overseeing the close-out process. Preparing final records for the project such as Requests for Information (RFI's), close-out records, warranties, as-builts, Operations and Maintenance manuals (O&Ms), and evaluating information to insure compliance with contract documents
• Prepare Scope of Work documents for trades and develop reports related to all aspects of the project
• Schedule and attend relevant meetings, such as subcontractor trade coordination meetings, preconstruction meetings, submittal review, etc

Requirements

• 1+ years commercial construction experience, ideally as an Intern, Field Engineer, Foreman or a similar position. Familiarity with construction management and office productivity software, including MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project, Procore, or other web-based or mobile document and project management solutions
• Experience with construction projects, mechanical/electrical systems, building materials, building mechanics, or working with craft workers is preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• Previous work experience preferred - ideally in commercial construction or with estimating and managing self-performed work activities and subcontracted work
• Strong problem solving, prioritization and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner
• Proficient with office productivity software, including MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project, or other project management solutions

Possess a valid Driver's license in order to travel to assigned jobsites.

• Maintain OSHA 30, First Aid, & CPR Certification

Compensation Range - $60,000 - $90,000 annually

Benefits

A flexible work environment

State-of-the-art technology to get the job done

New office spaces designed for today's working environment

Great benefits including healthcare, 401K match, wellness programs

Opportunities for advancement and leadership training