Construction Project Engineer

Austin Industrial, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industrial, Inc. is actively seeking a Project Coordinator to support our Construction group on site. This role will perform administrative and supervisory duties at the project site to provide exposure to construction management and supervision.

The position involves contract administration, scheduling, and field operations, including documentation control, submittals, RFIs, and progress meetings. A four-year technical degree and strong computer skills are preferred to ensure accurate

Qualifications

• Read and interpret project drawings and specifications.
• Demonstrated collegiate-level computer skills, mathematics, communication skills, and technical writing.
• Basic understanding of engineering or construction principles.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and coordination of subcontractors.
• Assist superintendent with day-to-day activities such as material deliveries and coordination.
• Assist superintendent in the development of Work Plans.
• Review daily timesheets to ensure accurate job cost data.
• Perform safety observations and correct hazardous conditions.
• Perform quality inspections of self-perform and subcontractor work for compliance.

Skills

Computer skills

Mathematics

Communication skills

Technical writing

Education

Four year degree in technical discipline

Job description

Austin Industrial is actively seeking to hire a Project Coordinator role, focused in supporting our Construction group! This role will perform a variety of administrative and supervisory duties at the project site. The objective is to provide exposure to construction management and supervisory experience!

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Contract Administration

• Quantity reporting
• Document control that include items such as drawings and specifications, submittals, RFIs, correspondence, daily reports, and meeting notes in project Document Filing Structure (DFS)
• Review submittals for proper coordination and adherence to the plans and specifications
• Attend progress, planning, and safety meetings
• Assist with mobilization activities on the project; working with the superintendent
• Perform a variety of tasks associated with completion of a project, including closeout documentation, completion reports, collection of final monies due, etc.
• Prepare closeout documents
• Support customer pay request requirements as assigned
• Perform quantity takeoffs on drawing changes
• Distribute change requests for pricing and schedule impact.
• Maintain accurate documentation of inspections and quality reviews in the DFS

Scheduling

• Ensure timely procurement and delivery of all required construction materials and permanent materials in support of project schedule requirements.
• Assist in creating project and proposal schedules
• Update progress in support of schedule reporting
• Assist superintendent with 3-week look ahead schedules.
• Quantity takeoffs
• Pricing of certain components of an estimate
• Solicitation of subcontractor and vendor bid proposals
• Evaluation of subcontractor and vendor bids

Construction Operations

• Provide supervision and coordination of subcontractors
• Assist superintendent with day to day activities such as materiel deliveries and coordination, equipment delivery and coordination
• Assist superintendent in the development of Work Plans
• Review daily timesheets to ensure accurate job cost data
• Perform safety observations and ensure correction of hazardous conditions
• Perform quality inspections of self-perform work and subcontractor work to ensure compliance with plans and specifications

Technical

• Four year degree in technical discipline.
• Read and interpret project drawings and specifications
• Demonstrated collegiate-level computer skills, mathematics, communication skills, and technical writing, with an aptitude for mastering the additional skills required of the position
• Basic understanding of engineering or construction principles
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.