Electrical Project Engineer

FlatironDragados; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Project Engineer in Virginia Beach. You will analyze cost data, manage project schedules, and ensure project compliance and safety. Your expertise will help drive project success, with opportunities for growth within the company.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off

Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP

Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision

Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years construction engineering experience required.
• Specialized knowledge of design build techniques desirable.
• Ability to delegate and assign work effectively.

Responsibilities

• Track and analyze cost data to ensure projects remain on budget.
• Meet with engineering teams to review production schedules.
• Manage invoicing with the accounting team.

Skills

Resource monitoring techniques

Construction technology

Cost accounting

Project scheduling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

Overview

Ready to drive financial accuracy and project success? As a Project Engineer, you will track and analyze cost data, ensuring our projects stay on budget. Your expertise in resource monitoring and control, combined with your construction knowledge, will keep our projects running smoothly and efficiently.

Apply now and transform your career with us.

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What you will be doing

• Meet with engineering and field crews to review production schedule and confirm all materials, equipment and resources.
• Review all shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements and project data.
• Provides technical input for project work plan and scheduling.
• Identify risk elements of production, materials, equipment or process that could negatively impact the budget or schedule.
• Evaluate daily production, schedule and budget projections to accurately track project performance.
• Update project schedule weekly for owner and management reporting.
• Prepare and manage a three-week work plan. Notifies engineering and project management of any significant schedule changes and develops solutions to mitigate delays and cost.
• Initiate and manage all Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Remit accurate project quantities using assigned project cost coding to ensure project financials are accurately reported.
• Manage invoicing with accounting team regarding materials, equipment and subcontractor needs.
• Review certificates and permits needed to perform work.
• Review required Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs) to ensure a safe and compliance work environment for all construction personnel.
• Coordinates subcontractor work methods, schedule and crews as needed.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• 5+ years construction engineering experience.
• Experience in resource monitoring techniques (i.e. cost accounting, basic estimating) and construction technology, process systems and/or structures preferred.
• Specialized, technical knowledge of design build or other alternative build techniques.
• Able to delegate and assign work to engineering team to progress the project production forward.
• Advanced knowledge of contract specifications and quality assurance practices.
• Able to identify budget and project costs and recommend options to mitigate project delays.
• Knowledge of financial reporting methods, quantity tracking methods and cost coding.
• Knowledge of construction scheduling and production time management preferred.

Why work for us

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vison and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/AA/ADA/Veterans employer.

Salary Min

USD $115,000.00/Yr.

Salary Max

USD $125,000.00/Yr.

Vehicle Program

Personal Vehicle Allowance Tier II: $950 USD/month