Project Engineer

FCC Construcción; Berwick (Columbia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm is seeking an individual to assist the Superintendent and Project Manager in managing various aspects of construction projects. The role involves field operations and includes responsibilities such as supporting pre-construction activities, monitoring compliance with plans, and verifying subcontractor work. Candidates should have a 4-year engineering degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience. Physical demands include working outdoors and occasional long drives.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of field construction experience.
• Ability to read and interpret plans.
• Basic understanding of cost analysis.
• Ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist during pre-construction activities including design meetings.
• Support the PM with RFI and design changes during construction.
• Monitor compliance with PMP Plans and QA/QC policies.
• Verify work progress of subcontractors.

Skills

Field construction experience

Ability to read and interpret plans

Basic understanding of cost analysis

Willingness to travel

Education

4-year engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Assist the Superintendent and Project Manager in managing all aspects of a construction project including field operations and project administration. This position is predominately based in the field. The positions will be one each at each of the major project sites.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist during the pre-construction activities: participating in design meetings, constructability reviews of the design, design changes, planning, and design costs.
• Participate in the process of RFI (Request for information) and design changes during the construction phase.
• Support the PM and Sr. PM in the change orders, quotations, and claims.
• Assist and participate in the preconstruction meetings: kick-off meetings, public meetings, etc.
• Prepare drawings and sketches to support construction work if needed.
• Participate in the preparation and modifications of Construction Submittals.
• Daily assist and monitor compliance with PMP Plans, QA/QC policies, performance standards, and specifications.
• Check and verify the Daily Construction Reports.
• Check and verify the Daily Quality Inspection Reports.
• Check and verify the Daily and Weekly H&S Reports.
• Check and verify the Weekly Environmental Reports.
• Verify the work progress of the subcontractors, control the performance/quantities, and assist the PM in the payment/invoice process.
• Provide information to the scheduling team for the weekly or monthly update.
• Assist in preparing project status reports and participate in project status meetings; assist in the development of meeting minutes.
• Assists in project close-out activities such as as-built drawings, post-RFI, etc.

REPORTING

Project Manager and Senior Project Manager

EDUCATION, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• 4-year engineering degree or equivalent technical training and related experience.
• 2 – 4 years of field construction experience.
• Ability to read and interpret plans.
• Basic understanding of cost analysis.
• Ability to travel as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods.
• Requires driving occasionally for up to 2-5 hours.
• Requires working in outdoor weather conditions.
• Minimum physical exertion such as walking, lifting, standing for long periods, bending, or reaching may be required.
• Requires visual ability to perform tasks: preparing and analyzing data, plans, drawings, outlines, viewing a computer, and extensive reading.
• Requires the ability to physically operate standard office equipment i.e., laptop, phone, keyboard, mouse, etc.