Project Engineer

W. M. Jordan Company; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

W. M. Jordan Company, a family-owned construction firm, seeks a Commercial Construction Project Engineer to support project coordination, scheduling, and documentation across Virginia and the Carolinas.

The candidate should have a degree in construction-related field or 2 years of relevant experience, with proficiency in MS Office, BlueBeam, and scheduling software such as MS Project or Primavera. Responsibilities include submittal management, RFIs, coordination with subcontractors and

Qualifications

• Experience with reading and understanding technical specifications and architectural drawings.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of BlueBeam, and scheduling software (MS Project, Primavera, Phoenix).
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication, and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Advocate in applying W. M. Jordan’s Safety and Health Management Program.
• Collaborate with Project Manager and Superintendent on project operations and processes.
• Organize and manage submittal processes and logs (submittals, RFIs, material procurement).
• Coordinate with trade partners, subcontractors, and suppliers for on-site requirements.
• Initiate, research, and track RFIs; field questions related to shop drawings and contracts.
• Manage document control methods (logs, contracts, field/electronic copies).
• Assist with Lean processes on projects; participate in progress meetings and minutes.
• Support project closure (OM Manuals, Owner Training, warranties).
• Contribute to development and updating of project schedule as delegated.

Job description

W. M. Jordan Company offers industry-leading strategies for construction management, design-build, virtual construction, green building and public-private partnerships in Virginia and the Carolinas. A family-owned company, W. M. Jordan is committed to life-long learning, developing construction professionals, general wellness for all employees, and giving back through community service. Our philosophy of empowering people to be the best they can be is our foundation of success.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Be an advocate in application on W. M. Jordan’s Safety and Health Management Program
• Collaborate with Project Manager and Superintendent in the application of company processes and project operations
• Organize and manage submittal processes (log development, processing, etc.)
• Manage project coordination with all project trade partners, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Coordinate material delivery requirements with superintendent, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Initiate, research, and track Requests for Information (RFI’s)
• Field questions from subcontractors and suppliers relative to shop drawings and contract requirements
• Manage various document control methods such as submittal logs, material procurement logs, RFI logs, contract documents (field and electronic copies)
• Assist with Lean processes implemented on projects
• Participate in and/or facilitate jobsite progress meetings to include documenting minutes
• Organize and manage project closure requirements (Operations and Maintenance Manuals, Owner Training, Attic Stock and Warranties)
• Participate in development and updating or maintaining of the project schedule as delegated by project manager
• Assist with proposal management (research, follow-up) as delegated by project manager
• Track green building requirements (as required)
• Participation in trainings and company meetings to facilitate individual and company growth
• Develop industry relationships and expand professional networks

Qualifications and Experience :

• Experience as a commercial construction Project Engineer
• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field, OR two (2) years commercial construction experience preferred
• OSHA training preferred
• Ability to read and understand technical specifications and architectural drawings
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, BlueBeam and various scheduling software (MS Project, Primavera, Phoenix)
• Experience with Building Information Modeling
• Excellent listening skills and strong verbal and written communication skills
• Active participant in a team environment

We offer our full-time employees a competitive salary and a generous benefits package.