Construction Project Engineer

The Rush Companies; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established regional construction company in Gig Harbor is seeking a Project Engineer dedicated to managing diverse projects from inception to completion. The role entails ensuring company standards in quality, safety, and client satisfaction while building strong relationships with teams and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Construction Management and relevant experience in the field, alongside proficiencies in various project management tools and software.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Professional Development Assistance

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of related construction experience in scheduling and field supervision.
• Proficient in relevant computer applications.
• Certified in First Aid, CPR, CESCL, and 30 Hour OSHA.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and financial projections; create project schedules.
• Develop relationships with consultants and subcontractors.
• Manage the RFI process and maintain compliance with project docs.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Negotiation

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

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Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $105,000.00/yr

Rush Commercial Construction, Inc., is currently seeking a proven Project Engineer to join a well-established regional construction company that specializes in Class A office, healthcare, multifamily developments and senior housing. The ideal Project Engineer is someone responsible for a wide range of duties, from reviewing plans and financial projections to creating project schedules and maintaining consistent contact with subcontractors to assure the work is done to specifications and on schedule. The Project Engineer is responsible for representing the company and its Core Values while ensuring that company policies are adhered to regarding safety, scheduling, quality, budgeting, and customer service/satisfaction.

Business Development

• Develop strong relationships with consultants, owners and subcontractors
• Develop industry ties and participate in organizations
• Take action on leads. Post to CRM and follow up appropriately
• While projects are underway, initiate work on the next opportunity with PM

Estimating and Preconstruction

• Able to use Timberline Estimating for take-off quantities, compile estimate content and put together small change order and TI estimates
• Use design decision log to track impact of owner changes on estimates between phases (conceptual, DD and GMP), assisting PM
• Help PM develop appropriate value-oriented options for cost savings or making project more constructible
• Support subcontractor prequalification
• Help PM attract and evaluate bids for the project, develop instructions to bidders
• Develop knowledge around environmentally sound practices, consider LEED certification
• Help meet permit submission requirements such as storm water discharge, site plans, logistic plans (in coordination with superintendent)
• Make sure plans and specifications are complete and ready to bid and build from
• Develop fundamental understanding of schedule as well as relations between schedule and procurement/submittal process. Help develop practical design and permitting schedules
• Understand prime contract
• Helps PM draft subcontracts in timely and thorough manner (60 day goal)
• Issues all subcontract CO’s within a month of getting approved owner change order (SPE). Be able to draft minor subcontract agreements as PE. Complete support estimates for PM
• Own RFI process from initial identification of issue to closeout
• Own submittal log and submittal review process, understand key coordination issues for each trade
• Work to perfect delivery schedules with each sub, monitor compliance
• Track unit price work quantities or T and M receipts (with appropriate PM approval and process)
• Learn how to update and monitor progress against goals
• Note potential impacts and delays of owner activities, particularly if PM not on site
• Record minutes for all meetings, record all decisions made and responsibilities
• Keep your eye out for safety violations and report to Superintendent (immediately)
• Support billing process as requested
• Develop understanding of cost control procedures
• Elevate any issues of concern to PM and Superintendent
• Promptly respond to owner questions and concerns
• Check work in the field to make sure it is in compliance with project docs and submittals
• Identify non-compliant installations, documents and closes out each issue
• Gain exposure to civil and structural work techniques and methods, learn how things are built

Work Styles and Habits

• Recognizes risk
• Sense of urgency
• Strategic thinking skills
• Respectful
• Ethical/honest

Job Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or equivalent

- Minimum 1-3 years of related construction experience in scheduling, field supervision, procurement, and knowledge of production throughout all phases of construction

Proven written and verbal communication abilities; strong overall management, planning, problem solving and negotiation skills. Delegates work appropriately; proficient using computer applications, specifically Microsoft Office products, Microsoft Project, Procore and Bluebeam.

· Certifications and/or Licenses

First Aid and CPR trained, CESCL, and 30 Hour OSHA

· Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401 (k), 401 (K) matching, FSA, HSA, Tuition Reimbursement, Referral Program, Employee Discount, Professional Development Assistance, Paid Time Off and Bonus.

Our team members at The Rush Companies have a strong reputation for exercising integrity, good judgment and sound business practices in our dealings with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers. We are committed to selecting only those individuals who share in our loyalties while also maintaining our standards of quality and safety.

Pre-Employment Screening Notice:

This position is classified as safety-sensitive. As such, all candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment will be required to undergo a background check and a drug screening that includes testing for Cannabis.

Please note: For non-safety-sensitive roles, our drug screening process does not include Cannabis, in alignment with Washington State law.

For more information about The Rush Companies go to:

http://www.therushcompanies.com

Equal Opportunity & Drug-Free Employer

Disclaimer: This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job duties and responsibilities.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  General Business

• Industries

  Construction, Building Construction, and Real Estate

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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