Project Engineer

Elford, Inc; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Cleveland, OH, seeks a Project Engineer to assist Project Managers in various project management functions, from bidding to post-construction activities. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering, with 1-3 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are essential. This is a full-time, entry-level position with opportunities to grow in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of practical experience in the construction industry required.
• At least one year experience in industry business development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with bidding and construction activities.
• Maintain project schedules and manage documentation.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Job description

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Position Overview

Provide assistance to the Project Managers in conducting project management functions related to bidding, pre-construction, construction and post construction activities of Construction Management or General Contracting projects.

Essential Job Functions

• Participate in set-up and maintenance of those aspects of construction project management which include the planning, scheduling and budgeting necessary prior to the start of the project.
• Assist in the expediting necessary to ensure the proper and timely delivery of Shop Drawings and submittals, construction materials, labor requirements, change orders pricing and related approvals.
• Create, update, and refer to RFI logs, submittal logs, bulletin schedules and start-up document checklists to expedite the shop drawings, submittals, construction materials, labor requirements, change orders pricing and related approvals.
• Coordinate, obtain, and communicate all required information for construction and installation of owner furnished equipment (e.g. mounting hinges, rough-in locations, blocking, supports, systems connections, etc.)
• Update and maintain contract drawings with new contract information received as bulletins, RFIs, ASIs, and proposal requests.
• Participate in the review of contractor and material supplier invoices, company invoices, change order pricing information, and drawings and submittals. Check contractor storage when billing for stored materials received.
• Assist in the coordination of activities with the Accounting and Estimating departments and the company personnel assigned supervisory and/or support responsibilities.
• Assist in the maintenance of positive working relationships with subcontractors, customers, material suppliers and other internal and external individuals having an interest in the success of the project.
• Maintain and update computerized project schedules.
• Collect as-built and close-out documents.
• Prepare project files for archives.

Education/Training

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering, or equivalent. One to three years of practical employment experience in the construction industry.

Experience

At least one year experience in industry business development and/or research and development arena OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE in the Construction Industry or those dealing with the market niches for which Elford, Inc. participates or intends to participate.

Skills

• Ability to influence and persuade to achieve desired outcomes.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to communicate (orally and in writing) in a professional manner when dealing with employees, vendors and company contacts.
• Willingness to travel.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Competent computer skills to perform essential functions listed above.
• Ability to listen to the needs of the customers and analyze means and methods to resolve those needs in a professional and economical manner.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management

• Industries

  Construction

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