Project Engineer

sampsonconstruction; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sampson Construction is seeking a Project Engineer to assist the Project Manager and Superintendent on commercial construction projects. You will help manage contract administration, budget, and schedule while maintaining a focus on client satisfaction and project quality.

Responsibilities include coordinating with subcontractors, communicating with owners and design teams, and supporting proposals and interviews for new business opportunities. Regular site presence is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in construction or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Experience with project budgeting, scheduling and contract administration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate professionally with all project stakeholders.
• Assist in managing project budget and schedule.
• Understand and apply owner's contract requirements.
• Support subcontracting processes and relationships.
• Coordinate and communicate with project team and owner representatives.
• Travel to project sites as needed to support the superintendent.

Skills

Communication at all levels

Excellent written and verbal skills

Project management skills

Conflict resolution

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in construction or related field

Tools

Scheduling software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sampson Construction has built its reputation for integrity by serving as a trusted partner in commercial construction for over 70 years. Every client's needs, goals and budget become Sampson Construction's uncompromising standard of success. Sampson Construction is an industry leader, driven by advancements that continuously enhance the standards of quality for clients. For more information, visit the company's website at sampson-construction.com.

The Project Engineer assists the Project Manager and Superintendent in management on the construction project. Helps the Project Manager direct and supervise activities related to contract administration, budget, and schedule. Maintains a relentless focus on meeting and exceeding client needs and expectations.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Professional communication with all parties involved in the construction project.
2. Assists in project budget.
3. Assists in project schedule.
4. Knows and understands project documents.
5. Knows and understands the requirements of owner's contract, including bonds, fees, notifications, schedules, reporting, and insurance.
6. Assists Project Manager in managing the subcontracting process and relationships with subcontractors.
7. Assists in coordinating the schedule to assure subcontractors and suppliers are meeting project schedule.
8. Effective communication with owner and owner representative to provide a positive construction experience to owners and users.
9. Employs effective conflict resolution and problem solving strategies.
10. Builds relationships with clients, design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the project expectations.
11. Actively participates in industry, client, and community activities to enhance company image.
12. Helps prepare for and participates in proposals and interviews seeking potential new business opportunities.
13. Coordinates and communicates with Contract Administrator and other project team support staff.
14. Assists in conducting and reporting of pre-installation meetings.
15. Be stationed onsite or make regular jobsite trips to collaborate with the jobsite superintendent.
16. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

SKILLS:

• Demonstrates excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively communicate at all levels within the business.
• Demonstrates management skills with ability and willingness to face challenges, solve problems, and motivate others, while maintaining effective relationships with clients by meeting or exceeding their requirements and expectations.
• Demonstrates proficiency using a personal computer and company communication tools, such as e-mail, internet, and Microsoft products (i.e. Word, Excel, Office), and scheduling and construction administration software.
• Demonstrates conflict resolution and problem solving skills.
• Is Self-motivated, and has good time management skills.

EDUCATION / WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree in related construction field, or similar field experience.

Sampson Construction is dedicated to advancing diversity, inclusion and equality in everything that we do. As an Equal Opportunity and Affinitive Action Employer, we encourage applications from All qualified candidates and assure they will receive consideration for this position regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.