Project Engineer

Cornerstone Detention Products; Garner (NC); In loco; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Cornerstone Detention Products seeks a Project Engineer to prepare and coordinate submittals, review drawings, and manage RFIs. You will develop schedules and support procurement while ensuring compliance and timely project closeout.

The role requires reading drawings, strong communication, and organizational skills, with experience in coordinating across clients, suppliers, and subcontractors in an office-based environment.

Competenze

• Must have 2+ years of project engineering experience.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Experience preparing submittals and coordinating project documentation.

Mansioni

• Prepare, review, and coordinate project submittals and approval packages.
• Interpret construction drawings, specs, and contract documents.
• Create and manage RFIs to clarify project requirements.
• Develop and maintain hardware, furniture, accessory, and glass schedules.
• Coordinate with project managers, architects, suppliers, subcontractors, and customers.
• Review supplier drawings and technical documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Generate bills of materials and assist with procurement activities.
• Support change order documentation and project reporting.
• Maintain project records, closeout documentation, warranties, and O&M manuals.
• Ensure timely communication of project issues, risks, and status updates.
• Assist with engineering drawings and special project requirements.

Conoscenze

Communication

Reading drawings

Time management

Organizational skills

Procurement knowledge

Formazione

Associate degree in Engineering, Drafting, or related field

Strumenti

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Position Summary

The Project Engineer is responsible for preparing and coordinating project submittals, reviewing drawings and specifications, managing RFIs, developing project schedules, and supporting procurement and closeout activities. This position plays a critical role in ensuring projects remain compliant, accurate, and on schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and coordinate project submittals and approval packages.
• Interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Create and manage RFIs to clarify project requirements.
• Develop and maintain hardware, furniture, accessory, and glass schedules.
• Coordinate with project managers, architects, suppliers, subcontractors, and customers.
• Review supplier drawings and technical documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Generate bills of materials and assist with procurement activities.
• Support change order documentation and project reporting.
• Maintain project records, closeout documentation, warranties, and O&M manuals.
• Ensure timely communication of project issues, risks, and status updates.
• Assist with engineering drawings and special project requirements.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of Project Engineering experience.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
• Experience preparing submittals and coordinating project documentation.

Preferred

• Associate degree in Engineering, Drafting, or a related field.
• 4+ years of Project Engineering experience.
• AutoCAD or similar drafting software experience.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and construction materials.
• Experience working with specialty construction products and equipment.

What You'll Bring

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Problem-solving mindset and commitment to quality.
• Professional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while managing independent responsibilities.

Work Environment

• Office-based construction operations environment.
• Occasional vehicle and air travel may be required.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 30 pounds as needed

EOE/M/F/Veteran/Disabled