Project Engineer

Kitchell; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Health and life insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Kitchell is seeking an organized Project Engineer with 1–2 years of project experience for our Phoenix, AZ area team. The ideal candidate will support submittals, RFIs, scheduling, and procurement activities to keep projects on track and within budget.

You will work closely with the Project Manager and Superintendent, assist in progress payments and change orders, and help maintain documentation and QA/QC processes.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of Project Engineer experience.
• Association or bachelor degree in CM/Engineering/Architecture or related field.
• OSHA 10 certificate or equivalent is preferred

Responsibilities

• Review submittals and RFIs for contract compliance and project needs.
• Maintain project files, logs, and procurement updates to support schedule.
• Assist in preparing monthly progress payments and change orders.
• Chairs or supports meetings; track action items and follow-ups.
• Support quality-control activities and field inspections as directed by PM.

Skills

Commercial construction knowledge

Project management software

Scheduling & organizational skills

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture

Job description

Brief Description

Kitchell is seeking a organized and detail-oriented Project Engineer with commercial project experience in Phoenix, Arizona to build a long-term career at one of the most innovative and growth-oriented building companies in the United States. Our ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of Project Engineer experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Implement assigned duties with an exceptional level of accuracy, timeliness and cost-effectiveness.
• Review and process all submittals and RFI's, ensuring compliance with contract documents and in accordance with project needs.
• Participates, coordinates agendas, prepares minutes, and follows up on action items.
• Maintain document files and logs.
• Provide shop drawing, submittal, and material procurements updates to properly support updating of the project schedule. Compile material procurement Assist in the monitoring and controlling of the project schedules.
• Implement and maintain the expediting report to monitor both Kitchell's and subcontractors' material and equipment needs.
• Provide an orderly and systematic process for handling problems and information requests generated through the course of construction.
• Maintain a complete and current set of drawings reflecting all changes from the base contract documents; including change order requests, addenda, fieldwork orders, ASI's, correspondence, and field conditions.
• Implement job start-up and close-out procedures as directed by the Project Manager.
• Fully understand the scope of all subcontracts; keep Project Manager and Project Superintendent aware of potential challenges.
• Assist in the planning and monitoring of the quality control program as outlined in the Quality Assurance Manual, including roofing daily reports and inspections.
• Acquire a thorough knowledge of the contract documents, plans, specifications, owner's contract and subcontracts.
• May mentor less experienced PE's or Interns.
• Participates in the bid process and assists owner and Project Manager in recording and reviewing of bids.
• Prepare change order requests and agreement change orders, review for pricing and status, ensuring compliance with the prime contract.
• Maintain current scheduling information.
• Assists in preparing monthly progress payment requests to the owner, including preparation of subcontractor/vendor pre-billing worksheet.
• Chairs meetings, coordinate agendas, prepare minutes, and follows up on action items.
• Coordinate and assist with regulatory inspection requests, as required.

Education And Experience

• 1-2 years of experience as a Project Engineer

Preferred

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related field.

Licenses and Certifications

• OSHA 10 certificate.

Knowledge And Skills

• Knowledge of commercial construction and design.
• Skilled in project management software and equipment.
• Must have technical knowledge, scheduling and organizational skills.

Travel Requirement

• Travel is generally limited to the Phoenix metro area.

About Our Company

Founded in 1950, Kitchell began as a commercial contracting business and over the years developed new talents and enterprises, acquiring complementary businesses and expertise to remain competitive. Today, Kitchell Corporation serves as the holding entity for several companies that are integral to Kitchell's core business, as well as those that operate independently. We provide a wide range of services within the built environment, including general contracting, construction management, development, facilities management, engineering, architecture, and myriad other services. Our employees manage projects from our main offices located in Arizona, California, and Texas. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that fosters personal and professional growth through in-house education programs, formal and informal mentoring, and cross-training opportunities. At Kitchell, we prioritize internal growth and building careers from within. We consistently rank among the top places to work, thanks to our tenured staff and outstanding benefits that are designed to enrich our employees’ physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. These benefits include company performance bonuses, discretionary stock options, incentive bonuses, health, and life insurance, health savings accounts (HSA) with wellness incentives, flexible spending accounts (FSA), 401(k) plans with a 4% company match, tuition reimbursement, weight loss programs, discounted auto insurance, identity theft protection, rewards programs, and much more.

Kitchell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.