Construction Project Engineer: Coordination & Docs

Fortis Construction; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortis Construction in Maine is seeking a Project Engineer to act as the day-to-day coordinator between the client, the Project Manager, the Superintendent and subcontractors to keep the project moving safely, accurately and smoothly.

The role covers document control, RFIs and submittals, procurement, change orders, contracts administration and project closeout, with a focus on meeting the schedule, controlling costs and resolving issues through teamwork on Fortis sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Must be proficient with MS Office applications including Excel, Outlook, Project and Word, plus PDF and estimating/document programs.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Maintain job files (RFIs, specifications, addenda, construction documents, etc.) in hard copy and digital formats as the project requires.
• Prepare, review, and distribute RFIs, submittals, and other contract documents in a timely manner; ensure compliance with the contract documents.
• Procure and monitor the delivery of all needed materials for the project(s) ensuring optimum prices, quality and conformance to specifications.
• Execute the project within established financial boundaries.
• Support the Project Superintendent in the development and management of job progress schedules and ensure that the construction of a project aligns with the contract schedule.
• Ensure subcontracts and purchase orders are executed and properly administrated. Ensure subcontractor insurance is in place, compliant and current; provide clear definitions of scope responsibility to subcontractors and vendors from various trades and ensure that all phases of the work are procured and subcontracted; review and approve subcontractor and vendor payment requests.
• Manage the procurement log in coordination with the Project Manager and the Project Superintendent to avoid delays and/or impacts.
• Review subcontract and self-perform change orders on the jobsite; perform quantity takeoffs to validate the change requests. Maintain an accurate and up to date change order log in coordination with the Project Manager.
• Manage the closeout matrix and rolling completion log; compile operation and maintenance manuals and record drawings for owner closeout packages. Coordinate any required owner testing and training sessions.
• Address warranty issues identified after substantial completion.
• Assist in other duties as assigned, relevant to the achievement of the position’s and team’s objectives.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Excel

Outlook

Microsoft Project

Word

PDF tools

Estimating software

Job description

Fortis Construction in Maine is seeking a Project Engineer to act as the day-to-day coordinator between the client, the Project Manager, the Superintendent and subcontractors to keep the project moving safely, accurately and smoothly.

The role covers document control, RFIs and submittals, procurement, change orders, contracts administration and project closeout, with a focus on meeting the schedule, controlling costs and resolving issues through teamwork on Fortis sites.