Project Engineer

Jr. Davis Construction Company, Inc.; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in Kissimmee is seeking a Project Engineer to manage schedules and coordinate construction project activities. Responsibilities include overseeing project schedules, managing submittal approvals, and ensuring safety policies are followed. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Construction Management or Engineering and excels in communication and problem-solving. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment in civil construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Strong computer skills are a necessity.
• Ability to work well in team environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage work schedules and coordinate design changes.
• Review project requirements and make adjustments to the schedule.
• Update project schedule with input from Field Operations.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Creative problem-solving

Strong computer skills

Ability to work in a team-oriented environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Construction project management applications

Job description

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Jr. Davis Construction Project Engineers work in conjunction with the Project Manager and project team to drive and coordinate the various processes of heavy civil construction projects. You will be responsible for maintaining certain aspects of the project schedule by managing submittal approvals, coordinating the timely delivery of materials, and maintaining schedules and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manages work schedules and coordinates design changes and/or plan revisions with the project owners
• Working knowledge of the scope of a project. Regularly consult field operations, vendors, and subcontractors
• On a Day-to-day basis project engineer reviews project requirements, makes adjustments to the scope of the project schedule, analyzes specifications, coordinates with the production team, and tracks all contract pay items
• Updates the project schedule with input from Field Operations per the contract specifications
• Compiles subcontractors’ bids and estimates and distributes contract documents at the project site for input from Management
• Works with and directly under the Project Management
• Oversee and ensure Safety Policies are followed. Safety is everyone’s top priority
• Assist the Project Manager with project setup and closeout
• Process & Track all Submittals & RFIs (including logs)
• Create & Maintain Project CPM Schedule w/logic input from Project Management and Field Operations
• Assist Project Operations with two-week Look Ahead schedules (FDOT Projects require a two-week CPM look ahead every week with resource Loading)
• Responsible for attending, maintaining, and or assisting in maintaining minutes for Weekly Progress Meetings when the owner does not provide them
• Coordinate with Survey with project issues requiring survey involvement and or RFI request
• Confirm that the contract drawings are correctly conformed to EOR revisions, RFI’s, and or CSI modifications, etc
• Assist Project Manager with quarterly Look Ahead Schedules/Projected resource needs
• Provide accurate quantities from the field with assistance from the project superintendent for billing and cost control, projections, and cost to complete support. These quantities should be loaded in Heavy Job
• Assist with reviewing Labor and Equipment reports with field personnel related to budget
• Assist in scheduling, tracking, and coordinating subcontractors and permeant materials deliveries

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field or equivalent years of experience required
• Strong computer skills are a necessity, including familiarity with construction project management applications
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Creative problem-solving
• Ability to work in a team-oriented office and field environment
• Develop and maintain a good working relationship with clients and subcontractors

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