Project Engineer

Pillar Construction, Inc.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pillar Construction, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to support the project manager and foreman across diverse construction projects. You will handle submittals, RFIs, document control for drawings and specs, and coordinate field forces, subcontractors, and material purchases.

You must be a strong communicator with a solid grasp of workflow and technical concepts, able to read plans and manage multiple tasks while maintaining safety and quality on site.

Qualifications

• Read and understand plans and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office and scheduling software.
• Associates/Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent; experience may substitute education.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and communicate with Pillar team.

Responsibilities

• Schedule work with customers and coordinate the work force.
• Review daily reports with foreman for accuracy.
• Communicate effectively to document project issues.
• Inspect finished work and prepare punch lists.
• Ensure customer satisfaction during and after the job.
• Promote a safe work environment and reduce safety concerns.
• Provide feedback on field and support staff performance.
• Track material orders and manage vendor/subcontractor information.
• Review invoices for materials, subcontractors, and labor.

Skills

MS Office

Scheduling software

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Associates/Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Summary:

The Project Engineer shall perform all engineering related duties to assist the project manager and foreman to successfully complete the various types of projects performed by the production team. This includes preparation and administration of submittals and RFIs, document control measures for project drawings and specifications, coordinating field forces, subcontractors and material purchases. The Project Engineer must be a good communicator, must have a sound understanding of the workflow and possess a strong technical comprehension of the work.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Schedule the work with customers and coordinate work force.
• Review work with the project foreman on a daily basis and review daily reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Communicate verbally and in writing to initiate, respond to or document project issues and events.
• Inspect finished work for quality and final presentation; prepare a punch list if necessary and applicable.
• Follow up with customer during and after the job ensuring they are satisfied with the work that was performed.
• Work with field staff to ensure a safe work environment, prevent accidents, and reduce safety concerns.
• Provide feedback on the performance of field forces and support staff.
• Perform project start up tasks including submittal preparation, document control measures for project drawings and specifications, and administration measures for vendors, subcontractors, and clients.
• Track and schedule material orders from vendor to the job site.
• Compile needed information for field and subcontractor’s work force.
• Develop and process RFI’s.
• Review and approve invoices for materials, subcontractors, and labor based upon purchase orders and contracts.
• Communicate effectively with the client, our workforce, subcontractors and vendors in order to maintain project harmony to ensure timely project delivery.
• Motivate staff and field personnel to perform at the best.

Job Requirements:

• Able to read and understand plans and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of MS office suites as well as scheduling software.
• Associates/Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (experience may be substituted for education)
• Able to handle and prioritize multiple assignments effectively.
• Interface effectively, ethically and professionally with Pillar team members and subcontractors.
• Communicate effectively in English (verbal and written).
• Possess strong desire, willingness and ability to learn new tasks.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at 703-941-5891 Email: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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