Estimating Intern

ORION; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Career Growth

Job summary

ORION in Houston seeks a Project Engineer to plan, direct, and coordinate activities of designated projects ensuring goals are met within time frames and funding.

You will support Project Managers, review shop drawings, track costs and schedules, and collaborate with field teams on safety and quality across varying conditions.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Construction Management or related discipline.
• 1 year of construction-related experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office, PlanGrid, MS Project and Adobe.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and directing project activities to meet goals within time and funding.
• Assist Project Managers in management of all assigned jobs.
• Review and process shop drawings and submittals for accuracy against drawings.
• Distribute drawing revisions and obtain new shop drawings as required.
• Track manhours and job cost weekly; assist with end-of-month financial reports.
• Coordinate project activities with government or regulatory agencies.
• Maintain safety and confidentiality in line with company policies.

Skills

MS Office

PlanGrid

MS Project

Adobe

Communication

Education

BS Degree in Construction Management

Tools

Construction drawings software

Job description

This position is accountable for planning, directing, and coordinating activities of designated project to ensure that goals or objectives of project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates, if applicable.

The incumbent must have the ability and flexibility to work varying shifts, long hours (8-12 hours) and weekend hours according to project needs.

Specific Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation and planning of pre-job meetings (examples: plans, specification, budgets, cost targets, scheduling, and others as necessary).
• Assists Project Manager(s) in the management of all assigned jobs.
• Reviews & processes shop drawings and submittals (including those from subcontractors), checking for accuracy when compared to drawings and specifications.
• Distributes all drawing revisions to Project Manager(s), Superintendent(s) and Subcontractors; and request new shop drawings from suppliers and subcontractors as necessary to match revisions.
• Prices all drawing revisions and Field Extra Work Tickets; review with Project Manager(s) and submit to General Contractor or client; update stick set and drawing log with each revision received.
• Maintains the RCO log and PM Submittal Log for each assigned project.
• Keeps all project schedules updated with actual durations for each task as compared to the original Base-Line Schedule; document all applicable delays (weather, GC, suppliers, others).
• Orders, ensures timely delivery, and reviews accuracy of materials such as rebar, shoring, forming, and post-tensioning.
• Contacts the Superintendent(s) on assigned job(s) frequently and visit job site(s) regularly to identify problems and assist in reaching solutions
• Approves and codes assigned invoices, as requested by project manager.
• Tracks Manhours & Job Cost for all assigned jobs weekly
• Meets with Superintendents to identify target cost to complete job under budget.
• Assists Project Manager(s) with End of Month Financial Reports for all assigned jobs.
• Prepares project reports for management, client, or others.
• Coordinates project activities with activities of government regulatory or other governmental agencies.
• All employees, current and former, must maintain confidentiality by not disclosing to others any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to the Company.
• Responsible and accountable for incumbent’s own personal safety.
• Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co-workers and any others incumbent meets.
• Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed.
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations and Company policies and procedures, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Reports all violations of applicable laws, regulations or Company policies and procedures promptly, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Performs other related administrative and technical duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision (such as certification training, safety training, procedure review, etc.).

Position Requirements

A minimum of (1) year of construction related experience. BS Degree in Construction Management required or related discipline and field experience in commercial concrete construction, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

In addition, the incumbent must have.

• Working knowledge of Project Engineer functions.
• Excellent computer skills including MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), MS Project, Adobe, construction drawings software (i.e., PlanGrid), and ability to learn new software systems as required for the position.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with employees at all levels, clients, vendors, and suppliers.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to work well under pressure and high stress situations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to changing work priorities.
• Problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills for project efficiency.
• Ability to work in different weather conditions (heat, cold, etc.) and office settings (office, trailer at the field, etc.).

The Company expects and requires incumbent and each of its other employees to observe and fulfill the above and all other safety responsibilities and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Physical/Mental Requirements

The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.

The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit areas where it is required. This includes hard hat, safety glasses, respirators, ear plugs, steel-toed shoes, or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done.

The incumbent must possess the ability to remain calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident and as directed by the Safety Representative or other management personnel. Must be capable of evacuating the work area in a timely manner should an emergency arise.

Compensation & Benefits

An excellent compensation and benefits package is offered. Benefit plans include:

• Medical, including Prescription Drugs
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off for Vacation, Sick, Holidays, Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave
• Pre-Tax Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Career Growth & Development