Project Engineer

PREMIER Design + Build Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Design + Build Group in Chicago seeks a project engineer to assist project managers on client construction projects across ground-up, tenant improvement, and remodel work. You will support RFI/submittal tracking, document control, scheduling, and field coordination to ensure project success.

You will also participate in design coordination and owner/client interactions, while preparing progress, permit, and punch-list reports.

Qualifications

• Assist with RFI and submittal tracking and contract document maintenance (≤ schedule and progress reports).
• Coordinate with consultants and subcontractors; support project teams in problem solving and field communications.
• Represent the company professionally in project meetings and strategy sessions.
• Explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers and clients as needed.
• Prepare reports on work progress, scheduling and permitting.
• Assist with planning, organizing and directing on-site activities with the superintendent.
• Compile as-built and close-out documents, track punch lists and warranty items.
• Contribute to team esprit de corps and uphold project integrity.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project administration including RFI/submittal tracking, permit status, document maintenance, scheduling, bidding, and changes.
• Coordinate with consultants and subcontractors and communicate with field staff.
• Attend client meetings and represent the company professionally.
• Explain plans and contract terms to staff and clients as needed.
• Prepare progress, schedule, and permitting reports.
• Support on-site planning with the superintendent and direct activities as needed.
• Assemble as-built/close-out documents and manage punch lists and warranties.
• Engage in team activities to uphold esprit de corps and project success.

Job description

General Summary: The project engineer performs work alongside project managers to manage client construction projects. Project types will generally fit into one of the following categories: ground-up (industrial, office and medical), tenant improvement/build-out, and tenant remodel. The project engineer is responsible for assisting the project manager with RFI and submittal tracking, document control, permitting, scheduling, bidding, client/subcontractor/internal meeting documentation, and project closeout. In addition, this position will participate in design coordination, and owner/client interaction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assists with project administration by way of RFI and submittal tracking, permit status tracking, contract document maintenance, critical path schedule development and maintenance, meeting documentation, bid solicitation, proposal qualification, and project changes tracking.
2. Assists with problem solving, coordination with consultants and subcontractors and field communications.
3. Represents company professionally in project meetings and attends strategy meetings.
4. Interprets and explains plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers and clients as needed.
5. Formulates reports concerning such areas as work progress, scheduling and permitting.
6. Works with superintendent as necessary to assist with planning, organizing and directing activities onsite.
7. Compiles as-built and close out documents, develops and tracks completion of punch lists and addresses warranty claims post-completion.
8. Actively participates in team activities that promote a sense of “esprit de corps” amongst team members.
9. Performs related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates taking full ownership of their projects.

Salary range 65,000.00 to 75,000.00 annually plus benefits