Project Engineer

Fortis Construction, Inc.; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in Cheyenne, Wyoming is looking for a Project Engineer to act as a liaison among clients, project managers, and subcontractors. This role involves maintaining comprehensive job files, preparing essential project documents, and managing procurement logistics. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience, although not mandatory. Proficiency in MS Office and strong emotional intelligence are preferential. This is an on-site position with physical demands related to an active construction environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
• Experience in the construction industry is preferable.
• Proficient with MS Office applications and estimating software.
• Demonstrate high emotional intelligence for relationship building.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Maintain job files in hard and soft copy formats.
• Prepare and distribute RFIs and other contract documents.
• Purchase and monitor delivery of project materials.
• Develop and manage job progress schedules.
• Manage subcontractor responsibilities and payment requests.
• Review change orders and perform quantity takeoffs.
• Compile operation and maintenance manuals for closeout.

Skills

Proficient in MS Office

Emotional intelligence

Document management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Estimating and document software

Job description

Job Description

The Project Engineer serves as liaison between the client, the Project Manager, and subcontractors to ensure the construction project proceeds safely, accurately, and smoothly. The Project Engineer has delegated responsibility for those elements of a construction project that bring it from plans to close out. These elements include, but are not limited to, document control, submittal management, RFI management, procurement, change order management, contracts administration, issue resolution, safety auditing, and support of field coordination.

A successful Project Engineer must be detail‑oriented, innovative, creative, proactive, and able to manage and resolve conflict. Project Engineers must be able to work collaboratively with project team members and managers, and develop and maintain relationships with owners, vendors, suppliers, and other project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain job files (RFIs, specifications, addenda, construction documents, etc.) in both hard and soft copy formats as the project requires.
• Prepare, review, and distribute RFIs, submittals, and other contract documents in a timely manner; ensure compliance with the contract documents.
• Purchase and monitor the delivery of all needed materials for the project(s) ensuring optimum prices, quality and conformance to specifications.
• Execute the project within initial established financial boundaries.
• Develop and manage job progress schedules and ensure that the construction of a project parallels the schedule.
• Make sure subcontracts are executed and insurance is in place; provide clear definitions of work responsibility to subcontractors and vendors from various trades and ensure that all phases of the work are covered; review and approve subcontractor and vendor payment requests.
• Manage the procurement log in coordination with the Project Manager and the Project Superintendent to avoid delays and/or impacts.
• Review subcontract and self‑perform change orders on the jobsite; perform quantity takeoffs to validate the change requests.
• Manage the closeout matrix and rolling completion log; compile operation and maintenance manuals for owner closeout packages.
• Assist in other duties as assigned, relevant to the achievement of the position’s and team’s objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• Experience in the construction industry with a related role is preferable, but not required.
• Must be proficient with a variety of related computer software applications including MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Project, Word), PDF, and estimating and document programs.
• Candidates must demonstrate a high level of emotional intelligence with the ability to build relationships and work with multiple personality types.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record in accordance with Fortis policy.

Physical Requirements

Work is performed on an active construction site. Role requires standing or walking for long periods of time. Utilize standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, etc. Communication with internal and external contacts, including speaking and hearing. May occasionally move equipment up to 50 lbs.

Travel Requirements

All Fortis positions require some level of driving.

Fortis is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regards to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability or any other protected categories. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given an equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job‑related factors.