Onsite Construction Project Engineer & Site Lead

C.D. Smith Construction, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

C.D. Smith Construction, Inc. is seeking an on-site Assistant to support the Superintendent and Project Manager in Milwaukee. You will help manage project plans, schedules, site logistics, and daily coordination with subcontractors, Owners, and inspectors.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, cost input, safety, and effective communication to keep projects on time and within budget. Travel to various project sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field or equivalent.
• 2–3 years construction-related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review project plans and proposals.
• Develop, maintain and enforce site logistics plans.
• Assist with creating a project schedule and look-ahead schedules.
• Maintain construction documents onsite with accurate as-built sets.
• Assist Superintendent in monitoring subcontractor work and provide progress updates.
• Lead site walk-throughs for Owner, Architect, Inspector, or visitors.
• Coordinate material purchases and ensure permits/inspections are complete.
• Input labor/material costs into cost codes and report on status when directed.

Skills

Scheduling

Reading drawings

Travel

Driver's license

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

Procore

BIM

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

Procore

BIM

Job description

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE
Provides day-to-day on-site assistance to the Superintendent and Project Manager; working collectively towards the successful completion of projects in accordance with established goals regarding quality, safety, efficiency and schedule. Serves as an onsite point of contact for the Project Manager, Superintendent, Subcontractors and Owner/Owner’s Representative.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Review project plans and proposals.
• Develop, maintain and enforce project site logistics plans.
• Assist with creating a project schedule, and short-term look ahead schedules. Identify milestones and project critical path. Makes revisions and updates as needed.
• Maintain construction documents onsite, ensuring all plan revisions are incorporated to create an accurate as-built set.
• Assist Supt in monitoring subcontractor work to ensure efficiency. Provide regular updates and feedback on project progress as needed.
• Complete routine agendas, minutes and follow up reports for Subcontractor and Owner’s meetings.
• Lead site walk-throughs for Owner, Architect, Inspector or other site visitors.
• Assist in the resolution of disputes with Owners, Subcontractors and Suppliers.
• Communicate with PM/Supt regarding jobsite issues or concerns.
• Review for accuracy, including but not limited to: RFI’s, shop drawings, submittals, samples, time sheets, punch lists, and delivery tickets.
• Assist with the management of project costs: input labor and material costs into specified cost codes, estimate potential change orders, and report on current cost code status when directed.
• Adhere to the safety and quality program for each project. Assist Superintendent with managing the site-specific safety plan.
• Maintain and enforce construction site cleanliness for a safe workplace.
• Coordinate the purchase of materials as needed for the job site.
• Ensure all permits and inspections are complete.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in construction management or related field. Or, an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience.
• 2-3 Years construction related work or internship experience preferred.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Solid project scheduling and follow through skills. Experience utilizing Microsoft Project is a plus.
• Must be able to read drawings, interpret codes, and be familiar with all phases of building design.
• Experience with Bluebeam, Procore and/or BIM is a plus.
• Ability to travel to project work sites.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.