Project Engineer

orionexternalcareers; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, including Prescription Drugs

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Plan

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off for Vacation, Sick, Ho,8

Pre-Tax Health and Dependent Care FSA

Career Growth & Development

Job summary

Orion is seeking a Construction Project Manager to plan, direct, and coordinate project activities to meet timeframes and funding targets. The role involves collaboration with Project Managers, Superintendents, and subcontractors to ensure drawings, specifications, and schedules are aligned.

Beyond technical duties, the candidate will maintain logs, monitor costs, prepare management reports, and ensure safety compliance.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business Management preferred.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with others.
• Experience in commercial concrete construction or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to lead and perform in high-stress environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of pre-job meetings (plans, budgets, scheduling).
• Assist Project Manager in managing all assigned jobs.
• Review and process shop drawings and submittals for accuracy vs drawings/specs.
• Distribute drawing revisions to PMs, supers and subcontractors; request new drawings as needed.
• Price drawing revisions and Field Extra Work Tickets; update drawing log.
• Maintain the RCO log and PM Submittal Log for each project.
• Keep project schedules updated; document delays (weather, GC, suppliers).
• Order and ensure timely delivery of materials (rebar, shoring, forming).
• Regularly contact Superintendents and visit job sites to identify issues and solutions.
• Approve sand code assigned invoices; track man-hours and job costs weekly.
• Meet with Superintendents to target cost to complete under budget.
• Assist Project Managers with End of Month Financial Reports and project reports.
• Coordinate project activities with government/regulatory agencies.

Skills

Analytical ability

Leadership

Communication

Computer skills

Education

BS Degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Business Management

Tools

OST (On Screen Takeoff)

Microsoft Office

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The primary purpose of this position is to plans, directs, and coordinates activities of designated project to ensure that goals or objectives of project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates, if applicable.

The incumbent must support the guiding beliefs and core values of Orion, which are centered on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Teamwork most importantly, with each built upon the all-important foundation of Integrity.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists in the preparation of pre-job meetings (examples: plans, specification, budgets, cost targets, scheduling, and others as necessary)
• Assists Project Manager(s) in the management of all assigned jobs.
• Reviews & process shop drawings and submittals (including those from subcontractors), checking for accuracy when compared to drawings and specifications.
• Distributes all drawing revisions to Project Manager(s), Superintendent(s) and Subcontractors; and request new shop drawings from suppliers and subcontractors as necessary to match revisions.
• Prices all drawing revisions and Field Extra Work Tickets; review with Project Manager(s) and submit to General Contractor or client; update stick set and drawing log with each revision received.
• Maintains the RCO log and PM Submittal Log for each assigned project.
• Keeps all project schedules updated with actual durations for each task as compared to the original Base-Line Schedule; document all applicable delays (weather, GC, suppliers, etc.)
• Orders and ensure timely delivery of materials such as rebar, shoring, forming, and post-tensioning.
• Contacts the Superintendent(s) on assigned job(s) frequently and visit job site(s) regularly in order to identify problems and assist in reaching solutions.
• Approve sand code assigned invoices.
• Tracks Man-hours & Job Cost for all assigned jobs weekly
• Meets with Superintendents to identify target cost to complete job under budget.
• Assists Project Manager(s) with End of Month Financial Reports for all assigned jobs.
• Prepares project reports for management, client, or others.
• Coordinates project activities with activities of government regulatory or other governmental agencies.

EMPLOYEE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE

• Responsible and accountable for incumbent’s own personal safety.
• Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co-workers and any others incumbent comes in contact with.
• Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed.
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations and Company policies and procedures, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Reports any and all violations of applicable laws, regulations or Company policies and procedures promptly, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Performs other related administrative and technical duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision (such as certification training, safety training, procedure review, etc.)

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

BS Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business Management is preferred. Field/ work experience in commercial concrete construction, or equivalent work experience is preferred. Successful candidates must have the ability to interact and communicate effectively with others.

In addition, the incumbent must have:

• A relatively high level of analytical ability is required for project efficiency.
• Excellent computer skills required including Microsoft Office, OST (On Screen Takeoff); and willingness to learn our PM/ billing software.
• Ability to perform in high-stress situations and meet deadlines.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership.

The Company expects and requires incumbent and each of its other employees to observe and fulfill the above and all other safety responsibilities and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.

The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. This includes hard hat, safety glasses, respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done.

This individual must also have the ability to identify critical issues and formulate action plans with all levels of management, including corporate and executive.

The incumbent must possess the ability to remain calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident and as directed by the Safety Representative or other management personnel. Must be capable of evacuating the work area in a timely manner should an emergency situation arise.

Compensation & Benefits:

An excellent compensation and benefits package is offered. Benefit plans include:

• Medical, including Prescription Drugs
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off for Vacation, Sick, Holidays, Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave
• Pre-Tax Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Career Growth & Development