Construction Project Engineer: Drive Timelines & Quality

Gilbane Building; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 83,100 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilbane Building Company is seeking a Project Engineer to support the project team by obtaining, evaluating, coordinating, and distributing all project information to maintain schedule, budget, and quality.

Based in New York with Albany activities, this role emphasizes change management, cost reporting, and collaboration with the team to deliver projects such as schools, labs, hospitals, and corporate offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management required.
• 4+ years with a large trade contractor, construction management, or GC.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may qualify.

Responsibilities

• Manages the change management process under the direction of the Project Manager.
• Serves as a key player in monthly cost report meetings and contributes with meaningful data/talking points.
• Adheres to the project controls procedures to include monthly cost control, pay requests, and cost reporting successfully.
• Expedites material deliveries effectively.
• Reviews and evaluates shop drawings accurately.
• Encourages others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to problems and opportunities continually.
• Develops business through identifying client needs, identifying Gilbane opportunity matches, and communicating the value and differentiation of Gilbane to prospective clients.
• Reviews customer feedback proactively, builds a customer centric mentality within teams, and demonstrates knowledge of different market sectors and delivery systems to ensure positive customer relations.
• Coaches and mentors less experienced team members.
• Supports a positive and inclusive work environment.

Skills

Verbal skills

Written skills

Teamwork

MS Office

Financial acumen

OSHA 30

MEP knowledge

Contract docs & specs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Procore

CMiC

Job description

Gilbane Building Company is seeking a Project Engineer to support the project team by obtaining, evaluating, coordinating, and distributing all project information to maintain schedule, budget, and quality.

Based in New York with Albany activities, this role emphasizes change management, cost reporting, and collaboration with the team to deliver projects such as schools, labs, hospitals, and corporate offices.