Construction Project Engineer: Lead Scheduling, Safety & Closeout

James G. Davis Construction (DAVIS); Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Bonus eligibility

401(k) / ESOP

Job summary

James G. Davis Construction is seeking a Project Engineer to support the project team with daily management of the construction process in the Philadelphia area.

You will assist in safety management, cost management, site management, contracting, scheduling, estimating, and contract administration to help ensure successful completion of the project. The role plans, develops, coordinates, and manages onsite construction engineering activities for projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field, or equivalent construction experience.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction project management, including safety standards.
• Ability to understand and learn technical systems and processes.
• Project management and scheduling software experience.
• Sustainable building experience (LEED) or knowledge of sustainable practices a plus.
• Certifications / accreditations (CPR / First Aid, OSHA 30-hour, WELL, ILFI, LEED) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepares cost estimates and quantity take-offs, generates scopes of work, and prepares preliminary schedules and site logistics.
• Assists with trade management and reviewing trade partner work tickets.
• Assists with the three-week look-ahead schedules.
• Creates and maintains tracking logs for contract documents, submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, change orders, and material deliveries.
• Prepares subcontract agreements, purchase orders, and assists in the issuance of change proposals and change orders.
• Creates and manages quality control and deficiency logs.
• Maintains a complete, current, and accurate set of contract documents and “as-builts”.
• Enforces the DAVIS Safety program and participates in safety walks.
• Assists in the management of the project closeout process, including preparing and completing job closeout checklists and managing the project punch list process.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling software

Safety standards

Technical systems learning

Trade management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field

Job description

James G. Davis Construction is seeking a Project Engineer to support the project team with daily management of the construction process in the Philadelphia area.

You will assist in safety management, cost management, site management, contracting, scheduling, estimating, and contract administration to help ensure successful completion of the project. The role plans, develops, coordinates, and manages onsite construction engineering activities for projects.