Construction Project Engineer

Gilbane Building Company; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Next 150 Construction Services is seeking a Construction Engineer to sit on-site, coordinating information and authorizations to keep projects on schedule and within budget. You will work with a team including Project Managers and Executives, gaining hands-on experience through Gilbane University training and field exposure on each job site.

The role emphasizes bridging field operations with project management, with opportunities to learn industry skills daily under experienced leaders.

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar field.
• 2 - 6 years with a large trade contractor, construction management or general contractor organization.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and distribute all project information with the Project Manager.
• Maintain contract document logs in real time with the project team.
• Prepare status reports on RFIs, submittals and other documents.
• Develop scopes of work for bid packages.
• Issue RFQs and follow up with Trade Contractors and vendors.
• Update project schedules with CPM techniques.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Project coordination

MS Office

OSHA 10 certified

Education

BS/MS in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

CMiC

Bluebeam

Procore

Job description

Overview

Next150 Construction is seeking a motivated Construction Engineer to assist the project team in obtaining, evaluating, coordinating and distributing information and authorizations necessary to construct the project on time, within budget and to the quality specified. This role will sit primarily on the job site, with occasional travel to the office for trainings, meetings, etc.

Next 150 Construction offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources for those that are early in their career. While managing your responsibilities to the project, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, Construction Engineer’s work under the direction of experienced Project Managers and Project Executives on each job site which provides you with opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. This position is field-oriented, embedded with crews and foremen, and plays a key role in bridging field operations with project management.

Responsibilities

As a Construction Engineer , you will:

• Partner with the Project Manageron coordinating and distributing all project information
• Work with the project team to ensure all contract documentlogs are up to date in real time
• Ensure status reports on RFIs, submittals and other documents are prepared and presented
• Write effective scopes of work for bid packages
• Effectively issue Request for Quotations and follow up with Trade Contractors and vendors
• Successfully update project schedules with CPM techniques
• Timely document field quality activities
• Prepare change management reports, estimates and other cost report documents
• Establish and maintain the project quality files and documentation systems
• Continually seek to understand customer goals and needs and act with a sense of urgency in meeting customer needs and demonstrating value
• Develop industry relationships and expand professional networks that have potential to generate opportunities for Next 150
• Attend jobsite coordination meetings
• Work closely with onsite equipment planner- coordinate delivery, staging, and movement of owned equipment and bulk materials
• Work closely with accounting to prepare and review billing
• Help prepare and distribute contracts/Pos
• Utilize construction management platforms (e.g., CMiC, Bluebeam, Procore) to support field reporting, labor tracking, and equipment logs.
• Review and revise self-perform scopes of work for clarity and efficiency during preconstruction and execution phases.
• Collect, analyze, and report productivity data for self-perform labor crews.
• Assist in coordinating the field execution of self-perform work, supporting craft labor operations, material logistics, equipment deployment, and field productivity tracking to ensure safe, high-quality, and efficient project delivery.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• BSorMS degree in Engineering, Construction Managementor similar field
• 2 - 6 years with a large trade contractor, construction management or general contractor organization
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Provenrecord of meeting organizational and personal goals while delivering results to a standard of excellence
• Demonstrated understanding of success metrics and risks associated with one’s program, business unit or portfolio of projects
• Continually seek to understand customer goals and needs and act with a sense of urgency in meeting customer needs and demonstrating value
• Adjust effectively to work within new structures, processes,requirementsand culture
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Ability to work in ateam-basedenvironment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
• OSHA 10-hourcertifiedrequired; OSHA 30-hour preferred
• BasicMEP Knowledge
• Understanding of Contract Document & Specifications
• Knowledge of CMiC and Bluebeam preferred
• Experience working in a self-performing environment (having spent time working for a self-performing general contractor)
• Union experience a plus
• Estimating experience a plus

Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.

The pay ranges from $75,000.00-$115,000.00 plus benefits and retirement program.

Next 150 Construction Services has an unwavering focus on safety, the environment and caring about everyone involved in our work.

Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Next 150 Construction Services is not accepting unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters at this time.

Next 150 Construction Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.