Project Engineer

Big-D Careers; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental coverage

HSA contribution

401k with match

Disability insurance (long/short-term)

Life insurance

PTO & holidays

Job summary

Big-D Construction in Ogden, Utah, is seeking a Project Engineer to join our team of construction professionals. The ideal candidate will support project managers and superintendents with submittals, RFIs, schedules, procurement, and site documentation.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field and 2–4 years of experience on industrial construction projects, with a willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience on industrial/construction projects.
• A drive to build great projects.
• Willingness to travel preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and review submittals.
• Write and track RFIs and process or assist in change orders.
• Prepare and maintain meeting agendas and minutes.
• Maintain construction drawings and provide marketing assistance as required.
• Assist Project Manager and Superintendent with subcontract and schedule administration.
• Keep construction drawings and as-builts up to date.
• Prepare and manage procurement tracking logs aligned with the project schedule.
• Keep submittals, RFIs, and responses current; track changes and progress.
• Maintain project folders (electronic and hard copy) as requested.
• Provide up-to-date drawings and specs to subcontractors.
• QA/QC: verify materials meet approved submittals.
• Document project activities in writing and with photos.
• Participate in the job closeout process.
• Monitor safety and OSHA standards to maintain a safe site.
• Assist in monitoring job cost reports and budget impacts.
• Understand schedule logic and help meet the CPM schedule.
• Assist in creating, managing, and modifying subcontract agreements and purchase orders.
• Coordinate with PM to track master subcontract agreements and ensure signed copies are returned.

Skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Job description

Big-D is looking for a dynamic Project Engineer. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that is on a mission to be the most sought-after company in the business. We seek and employee exceptional, hard-working, lifetime learners; we give them the tools to succeed when we find them. We have a culture of growth and achievement powered by innovation, supported by purpose and joy.

Big-D Construction, has an opportunity for a Project Engineer to join our team of construction professionals based in Ogden, UT. The ideal candidate will be willing to travel.

Key responsibilities include:

• Receive and review submittals
• Write and track RFI’s and process or assist in change orders
• Prepare and maintain meeting agendas and minutes
• Maintain construction drawings, provide marketing assistance as required
• Assist Project Manager and Superintendent with subcontract and schedule administration.
• Keeps up-to-date on construction drawings and as-builts.
• Prepare and manage procurement tracking logs to correlate with the project schedule and the demands of the project.
• Keeps up-to-date on submittals, RFIs and responses, project changes & work progress, especially the items that could delay project or cause a loss, if installed incorrectly.
• Maintains the electronicand hard copy project folders as requested by the project manager
• Provides the required up-to-date copies of drawings and specifications to subcontractors.
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control:Assists superintendent in verifying that all materials installed coincide with the approved submittals.
• Ensures that the project site and construction activities are being constantly documented in writing and especially in photos.
• Files hard or electronic inspection reports, test reports, etc.
• Participates in the job closeout process.
• Monitors and enforces, along with project team, safety and OSHA safety standards to maintain a safe working environment for all employees, and site visitors.
• Assists the project manager in continually monitoring job cost reports by making certain that proper quantities are entered and cost projections are accurate; also accounts for all possible subcontractor cost impacts to the budget.
• Understands the logic of a schedule and works with the project team, as requested, to ensure that the detailed construction CPM schedule is met.
• Assists the project team to create, manage, and modify subcontract agreement and/or purchase order.
• Coordinates with the project manager to track master subcontract agreements, and ensures that the office receives signed agreements back.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, or related degree
• 2 to 4 years of related experience working on industrial construction projects (or equivalent combination of education and experience.)
• A drive to build great projects
• Willingness to travel preferred
• 100% Coverage for medical and dental insurance for individual or family plans.
• Employer Contribution into an HSA
• 401k with Match
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Other Supplemental Benefits
• PTO &Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.