Project Engineer

Allied Construction Group; New Jersey; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Construction Group in New Jersey is seeking a Project Engineer to assist the Construction Manager by reviewing plans and specs, coordinating submittals, and tracking quantities daily.

You will prepare shop drawings, assist with permits, manage costs, and support field teams to keep projects safe, on schedule, and within budget. This role requires 0–4 years' experience, a BS in engineering or construction management, and strong communication and computer skills.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or Construction Management.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong analysis and critical thinking skills.
• Deadline- and detail-oriented.
• Strong computer skills in Excel, Word, Microsoft Project, or Primavera.
• 0-4 years' experience as a Construction Project Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly reviews Plans and Specifications; understands contract components.
• Prepares submittal schedule and submits to the PM for review.
• Compiles quantities and verifies pay estimates with the inspector weekly.
• Prepares Daily Work Reports with the superintendent.
• Assists PM with vendor communications, purchase orders, and invoices.
• Prepares shop drawings/sketches to facilitate field work.
• Prepares a master list of permits and call before you dig requirements.
• Supports CPM scheduling and critical path understanding.
• Attends progress and jobsite coordination meetings.
• Maintains red-line as-builts and coordinates closeout submittals.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Excel

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Education

BS in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Excel

Word

Job description

Working in conjunction with the Construction Manager to build the work safely and productively on time and within budget.

Project Engineer Responsibilities and Duties

• Contract Documents (Plans and Specs): Thoroughly reviews Plans and Specifications, basic understanding of the different Components of the Construction Contract including notification requirements.
• Submittals and RFI's: Prepares a schedule of submittals based on the requirements of the specifications and submits to the PM for review.
• Pay Estimates: Compiles quantities installed on a daily basis and verifies with the inspector weekly.
• Daily Work Reports, Time Sheets, and Quantities: Prepares Daily Work Reports, in collaboration with the superintendent that includes all pertinent information and describes all the work performed.
• Subcontracts, Purchase Orders, Material Procurement and Review of Invoices, perform takeoffs, research pricing, assist PM with vendor communications, track receipts, and processing invoice expense codes in system.
• Preparation of Shop Drawings/Sketches to facilitate work in the field.
• Permits and Mark-outs: Prepares a Master List of all permits required for the project including descriptions, work restrictions, issue/expiration dates, inspections required etc., understands "Call Before You Dig" requirements.
• Scheduling: Understands the basics of CPM scheduling including predecessor/successor relationships and how the critical path is generated.
• Communication and Notifications: Attends and participates in progress meetings and jobsite coordination meetings.
• As-Builts and Closeout Documents: Maintains red line set of Contract drawings reflecting actual work completed, coordinates with sub-contractors to facilitate submittal of as-builts to Owner, prepares As-Built Drawings as necessary and submit to Owner.

Project Engineer Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or Construction Management
• Strong written and verbal communications skills, able to communicate with all levels of staff and management.
• Strong analysis and critical thinking skills
• Deadline and detail-oriented
• Strong computer skills in Excel, Word, Microsoft Project, or Primavera
• 0-4 years' experience as a Construction Project Engineer

Allied Construction Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.