Project Engineer

W.G. Tomko, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

W.G. Tomko, Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Project Engineer to work closely with the Project Manager to plan and coordinate construction projects, ensuring goals are met within the schedule and specifications.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Mechanical or Civil Engineering, 2+ years of experience, knowledge of construction plans and specs, and the ability to oversee project activities and teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering.
• 2+ years of construction project experience.
• Knowledge of construction plans and specifications.
• Ability to coordinate project activities with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist project manager in reviewing proposals and plans to determine time frames and resources.
• Distribute paperwork to appropriate personnel and set up the project in Pre-Construction.
• Prepare job cost breakdown sheets and schedule of values.
• Devise project work plans, duties and overall scope of authority with the PM.
• Coordinate/monitor activities to ensure overall quality of work.
• Review status reports and modify schedules/budgets as required.
• Attend close out meetings and assist with change orders when needed.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering

Job description

Works closely with the Project Manager to plan and coordinate activities of designated construction projects ensuring the goals and objectives are accomplished within a set time frame. Ensures work is completed successfully per the specifications and plans.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering
• 2+ years of experience
• Knowledge of construction plans and specification
• Ability to oversee projects and employees
• Ability to schedule/prioritize all work assignments
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a
• wide range of diverse individuals

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct supervisory responsibility, but works closely with Project Coordinators and may assign tasks as necessary.

Essential Functions:

• Assist project manager in reviewing proposals/plans to determine time frames, funding limitations, procedures for project completion, staffing requirements, allotment of available resources to various phases
• Works with Pre-Construction department in setting up project, distributes paperwork to appropriate personnel
• Prepares job cost breakdown sheets and schedule of values.
• Consults with project manager to devise project work plans, duties, responsibilities, the overall scope of authority
• Assist with coordination/monitoring of activities being completed by project teams to ensure the overall quality of work
• Reviews status reports from project teams, modifies schedules/budgets when required.
• Prepares project reports for supervisor
• Prepares submittals, submittal status, release and delivery
• Works with the PM to review labor reports and update monthly WIPs
• Monitors and reviews equipment and tools on projects
• Works closely with Superintendents
• Attends close out meetings with the appropriate personnel at the conclusion of assigned projects
• Assists project teams and other Project Managers with problem resolution
• Inspects all project work sites to ensure safety and cleanliness
• Works with project manager to formulate change orders/extra work orders when needed
• Follow up on change order status
• Coordinates/monitors all changes pertaining to the scope of work
• Prepares and files all purchase orders
• Aid in securing all permits, fees, licenses, etc.
• Coordinate planning of fabrications needed for construction projects

Pleasant and safe working atmosphere and conditions, which at times, may involve moderate

exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. Majority of work is performed in a standard office environment.

Physical Effort:

Light physical effort, requires handling of average-weight objects up to 15 pounds and some standing and walking.

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