Construction Project Engineer: Budget, Schedule & Cost

FlatironDragados; Dunn (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation package

401(k)/RRSP matching

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Wellness benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

FlatironDragados is seeking a Project Engineer to track and analyze cost data, monitor resources, and keep construction projects on budget. You will review schedules, quantities, and cost codes, coordinating with field crews and the accounting team for accurate reporting.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of construction engineering experience, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and the ability to identify budget risks and propose mitigations. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and PTO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 5+ years of construction engineering experience.
• Experience with cost accounting, basic estimating, and resource monitoring.
• Knowledge of design-build and alternative build techniques.
• Knowledge of financial reporting, quantity tracking, and cost coding.
• Familiarity with construction scheduling and production time management.

Responsibilities

• Meet with engineering and field crews to review production schedule and confirm materials, equipment, and resources.
• Review shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements, and project data.
• Provide technical input for project work plans and scheduling.
• Identify budget and production risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Track daily production, schedule, and budget projections to report project performance.
• Update project schedule weekly for owner and management reporting.
• Prepare and manage a three-week work plan and communicate changes.
• Initiate and manage RFIs.
• Remit accurate project quantities using cost codes for reporting.
• Manage invoicing with accounting for materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Review certificates, permits, and Job Hazard Analyses for safety/compliance.
• Coordinate subcontractor work methods, schedules, and crews as needed.

Skills

Cost accounting

Resource monitoring

Construction scheduling

Budgeting

RFI management

Budget tracking

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

FlatironDragados is seeking a Project Engineer to track and analyze cost data, monitor resources, and keep construction projects on budget. You will review schedules, quantities, and cost codes, coordinating with field crews and the accounting team for accurate reporting.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of construction engineering experience, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and the ability to identify budget risks and propose mitigations. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and PTO.