Construction Project Engineer

Lloyd Companies; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lloyd Companies seeks a Project Engineer to support Senior Project Managers on multi-family and commercial projects. The role collaborates with construction teams and clients, assisting with quotes, vendor proposals, and complex cost estimates while maintaining records and ensuring accuracy in bid documents.

The position requires discretion, ability to read blueprints, and growing experience in construction estimation.

Qualifications

• Construction experience with multi-family and/or commercial projects.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Knowledge of building codes applicable to scope of work.
• Experience or capability to estimate projects and develop scopes of work.
• Strong analytical skills with cost analysis and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Receive and evaluate quotes and bids for applicable scopes.
• Assist with vendor proposals to identify omissions and scope duplications.
• Maintain client and vendor records and ensure documentation is organized.
• Prepare subcontract and purchase order documentation for ongoing projects.
• Develop cost comparisons and take-offs to articulate preliminary and final construction estimates.
• Coordinate shop drawing process and support project managers in meeting deadlines.
• Create meeting agendas and notes and support project team communication.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Blueprint reading

Estimating software

Cost analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Education

Associate’s degree

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The role of the Project Engineer is to provide support and assistance to the Senior Project Manager as well as project managers. This individual shall perform job functions in collaboration with the construction team and our internal and external clients. This position requires discretion and independent judgement with respect to matters of significance, including assisting with the completion of complex quotes and vendor proposals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive and evaluate quotes for applicable scopes and alignment with bid documents.
• Assist project team with vendor proposals to ascertain scope duplication and/or omissions/exclusions.
• Continually develop and maintain relationships with client and vendor base and assist in maintaining contact and relationship records of those clients and vendors.
• Scan and file all Subcontracts, Quotes, & Project Documents in an appropriate place within 24 hours of receiving.
• Assist project team to prepare detailed cost comparisons and analysis of Subcontractor proposals for current and future projects.
• Assist project team to prepare detailed quantity take-offs and assign market relevant cost factors to fully articulate preliminary/final construction cost estimates.
• Draft/Negotiate written Scopes of Work for Subcontractors and Material Suppliers to establish clear expectations.
• Verify that Subcontracts and P.O.’s are written and entered for every project in progress.
• Miscellaneous items requested by Project Managers such as printing plans, mailing samples/plans, delivering documents, picking up documents/office materials, and other general office upkeep.
• Material procurement and tracking to jobsite
• Create and distribute meeting agendas and notes
• Coordinate shop drawing process
• Work at a high level and operate under a deadline driven environment.
• Perform all other duties assigned and those that may be necessary to achieve company and departmental goals.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Begin to obtain necessary experience and knowledge to estimate all types of projects.
• Begin to obtain necessary experience and knowledge to put together a scope of work for change in work during construction progress
• Knowledge of building codes that are applicable to scope of work.
• Strong technical expertise in all aspects of building construction, including all general trades, plumbing trades, mechanical trades and electrical trades.
• Ability to read & interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Begin to obtain knowledge of computer and estimating software.
• Conceptual estimating: Assist project team to establish budgets for projects from early schematics.
• Strong analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail and cost analysis.
• Must communicate well (written, verbal, and electronically) with clients, all levels of company staff, subcontracted vendors, and design professionals.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and follow – through skills.
• Flexibility, winning spirit/attitude, tolerance for change.
• True desire to complete a project with conscious care, commitment and concentration.
• Stress Management.
• Active member of the community.
• Ability to work well with diverse groups or individuals.
• Regular and consistent attendance.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No direct supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Construction experience with multi-family and/or commercial projects.
• Associate’s degree.

COMPANY VALUES

• Do the Right Thing. Act Ethically. We are responsible for our words, our actions and our results.
• Build Relationships for Life. At Work. At Home. In the Community.
• Solve It. Deliver results through innovation, creative thinking, and problem solving.
• Have Fun. Perform at Your Best. Celebrate Successes.