Construction Project Engineer

The Weitz Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Rewarding Bonus Program

Comprehensive Benefits Package with HS

Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Dis

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off Provisions

401K Retirement Savings Plan with Team

Tuition Reimbursement

Fully Paid Parental Leave

Voluntary Products Including: Critical

Wellness Program with Wellness Time

Job summary

The Weitz Company is seeking a project engineer to organize and maintain construction documents and drawings in Houston, TX. You will collaborate with the project team to respond to RFIs and review submittals for accuracy against plans and specifications.

You will also help with inspections, schedules, and closeout activities. Ideal candidates have at least two years of project engineering experience, a related college degree, and comfort with Procore, JDE, and Asta.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of project engineering experience.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Industry-related college degree.
• Data center experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize, review, update, maintain and post construction documents and drawings.
• Collaborate with project team to complete RFIs.
• Review submittals for accuracy against plans and specifications.
• Assist in inspections, compliance audits and the non-conformance log.
• Monitor material and equipment delivery status.
• Maintain and distribute accurate project logs (buyouts, submittals, RFIs).
• Understand scopes of work to be included in subcontracts and/or purchase order agreements.
• Track subcontractor requests for change; draft change orders within delegated authority.
• Understand and assist with project schedule management.
• Attend regular project meetings; record and distribute meeting minutes.
• Obtain closeout information; gather punch list items; prepare as-built drawings; assist with warranty process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Cost analysis

Verbal and written communication

Project prioritization

Detail-oriented

Negotiation skills

Business acumen

Relationship building

Education

Industry-related college degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Apple iPhone & iPad

Procore

JDE

Asta

Job description

Job Description

• Organize, review, update, maintain and post construction documents and drawings
• Collaborate with project team to complete requests for information (RFI)
• Review submittals and other project documents for accuracy against plans and specifications
• Assist in preparing inspections, compliance audits and the non-conformance log
• Monitor material and equipment delivery status
• Maintain and distribute accurate project logs (i.e. buyouts, subcontractor material status reports, submittals, RFIs)
• Understand scopes of work to be included in subcontracts and/or purchase order agreements
• Track subcontractor requests for change; solicit pricing and draft change orders within delegated authority
• Understand and assist with project schedule management
• Attend regular project meetings; record and distribute meeting minutes
• Obtain closeout information; gather punch list items; prepare as-built drawings; assist with warranty process
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Do:

• Organize, review, update, maintain and post construction documents and drawings
• Collaborate with project team to complete requests for information (RFI)
• Review submittals and other project documents for accuracy against plans and specifications
• Assist in preparing inspections, compliance audits and the non-conformance log
• Monitor material and equipment delivery status
• Maintain and distribute accurate project logs (i.e. buyouts, subcontractor material status reports, submittals, RFIs)
• Understand scopes of work to be included in subcontracts and/or purchase order agreements
• Track subcontractor requests for change; solicit pricing and draft change orders within delegated authority
• Understand and assist with project schedule management
• Attend regular project meetings; record and distribute meeting minutes
• Obtain closeout information; gather punch list items; prepare as-built drawings; assist with warranty process
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience:
  • A minimum of two (2) years of project engineering experience
  • Experience in a fast-paced environment
  • Industry-related college degree
  • Data center experience is strongly preferred
• Skills:
  • Excellent leadership skills with a desire to mentor, coach, and develop a team
  • Ability to compare and analyze various systems and related cost impacts
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Ability to balance and prioritize projects with impending deadlines
  • Detail-oriented and highly organized
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Business acumen and relationship building skills
• Technology:
  • Candidate should have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Apple products (iPhone & iPad) and have the ability to learn specific software.
  • Solid systems experience with Procore, JDE, and Asta is preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• Rewarding Bonus Program
• Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
• Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fully Paid Parental Leave
• Voluntary Products Including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
• Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

The Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of the Company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of the Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

The Weitz Company, LLC (and its U.S.-based subsidiaries and affiliates) recognizes the value of and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and follow applicable affirmative action guidelines and policies. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with applicable state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and background checks are required if applicable.

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