Project Engineer

Riggs Distler; Fallsington (Bucks County); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation Package

Paid Time Off

Company-sponsored Healthcare Plan (Med

Dental & Vision Coverage

HSA Account with Company Contribution

401k with Company Match

Profit Sharing

Disability Insurance

Life & AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Riggs Distler & Company, Inc. seeks a Project Engineer for its Major Projects Group in Fairless Hills, PA. The role focuses on technical project aspects and reports to the Sr. Project Manager. Salary range is $130,000.00 – $160,000.00 with a comprehensive benefits package.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management and 5+ years of relevant construction PM experience. Procore and MS Office proficiency are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• 5+ years of project management experience in construction.
• Ability to read drawings and perform construction take-offs.
• Strong budgeting, estimating, and scheduling skills.
• Excellent MS Office and construction-management software proficiency (Procore preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate construction work packages to support field execution.
• Assist in the preparation, tracking, and closeout of RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Manage all aspects of the project with a focus on technical scope.
• Research specs and drawings; resolve field issues and coordinate RFIs with supply chain and customer.
• Review and edit estimates related to design changes on the project.
• Collaborate with planning and oversee scheduling and resource-loaded plans.
• Conduct site visits, audits, safety reviews, and customer meetings.
• Provide client updates to align with goals.
• Mentor and supervise Assistant Project Managers.

Skills

Budgeting

Decision-making

Reading drawings

Construction take-offs

Communication skills

Procore

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management

Tools

Procore

MS Office

Job description

Join Riggs Distler & Company, Inc. a leader in the construction industry with over a century of service supporting America’s most important infrastructure projects in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. Riggs Distler has a reputation as an employer of choice in the industry and promotes a safe, exciting, and team-oriented work environment, empowering people to grow and evolve with our business.

As a Project Engineer, you will have a major focus on the technical aspects of the project and will report directly to the Sr. Project Manager. The salary range is $130,000.00 – $160,000.00.

This position will be for the Major Projects Group, and you will be assigned to a Data Center Project in Fairless Hills, PA.

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Paid Time Off
• Company sponsored Healthcare Plan including Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• HSA Account with Company Contribution
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Student Loan Payment & 529 College Saving Program
• Company Paid:
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Assistance Program

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and coordinate construction work packages to support field execution.
• Assist in the preparation, tracking, and closeout of RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Manages involvement in all aspects of the project with a strong focus on the technical scope
• Researches specifications, drawings and information surrounding the project, resolves field construction issues and coordinates RFI’s with supply chain and customer
• Reviews, edits, or prepares estimates related to design changes on the project
• The Project Engineer collaborates with planning and is involved in managing and overseeing project planning meetings, execution plans and resource-loaded scheduling to ensure each project remains within established specifications, timelines, and budget
• Manages site visits including audits, review of safety procedures, customer meetings and process updates to manage and meet customer project budget expectations
• Provides continual client updates and reporting to ensure all customer expectations and business goals are achieved
• Manages, oversees, and mentors Assistant Project Managers to help them continually develop in the role, as well as ensure activities are in line with expectations
• Review, edits and creates processes within the area to ensure effective activities that are aligned to the customer and business goals
• Oversees and ensures project documents, contracts, change orders, samples, etc. are kept for a clear history of the project

Education, Skills, Experience Needed:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management andwill also consider a combination of education and/or relevant experience
• 5+ years of related project management experience in construction, electrical construction experience preferred.
• Solid ability in researching, analysis, planning, project management, and processes; strong organizational and time management skills; ability to multi-task with strong attention to details and excellent follow through to ensure successful projects every time. Strong budgeting, decision-making skills. Ability to read drawings and perform construction take-offs; proficiency in change order pricing; solid knowledge of estimating, construction, design, finance, and project management; ability to be prepared for any event that could potentially knock the project off course
• Excellent MS Office, with construction management software skills; Procore preferred. training will be provided on the current processes and software used
• Solid verbal and written communication skills; able to present well, mentor others, and collaborate with clients in a professional way
• Strong customer focus and leadership skills required; flexible, able to handle multiple projects and details seamlessly; takes initiative and can execute projects well; able to negotiate with suppliers; reliable; open-minded, able to work through conflict. Collaborative, flexible and adaptable to change, supportive of a team. Strong safety & compliance minded

This job description is subject to change at any time. It reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Riggs Distler & Company, Inc. will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Riggs Distler & Company, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested