Project Engineer

Russell Construction; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Construction in St. Louis, MO, seeks a Project Engineer to support the project team and ensure client satisfaction on growing Midwest projects.

You will assist in gathering information for estimates from specs and drawings, provide technical advice, prepare monthly status reports, lead pre-construction efforts when directed, maintain orderly project files, and handle administrative tasks such as contracts, change orders, RFIs, shop drawings, and closeout documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
• Industry Intern/Coop experience preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods); craft agreements, jurisdiction, negotiations, engineering, estimating, schedules and safety are required.
• Excellent communication and organization skills are essential.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering information for estimates for selected project with detailed review of proposal specifications, drawings, takeoff information, and contracting.
• Provide technical assistance, interpretation of drawings, recommending construction methods and equipment, etc., as required. Assist in Initiating and maintaining extra work estimating and issuance of change orders.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly project status reports, forecasting cost projections, and status of the project.
• When assigned by supervisor, lead a pre-construction team as a team leader to provide guidance, direction and leadership.
• Maintain project files in a neat and organized manner.
• Assist in administrative responsibilities such as: issuing Owner and Subcontract agreements, scheduling, change order management, shop drawings, RFI’s, related day to day correspondence, etc.
• Assist in the preparation of necessary and required closeout project documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering/Management

Job description

• Location 1610 Des Peres Road,Suite 150,St Louis, MO, 63131,United States
• Job Category Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Construction
• Employee Type FT Exempt

Russell is a professional services firm providing construction and development services across the Midwest. Since its inception in 1983, Russell’s culture promotes a collaborative work environment that strives to exceed our clients’ expectations and provide life-time career opportunities for our professionals.

Headquartered in Davenport, Iowa, with offices in St. Louis, Missouri and Overland Park, Kansas, Russell has delivered more than $7 billion in projects across 34 states. We remain a market leader in our core markets, including new construction and complex additions and renovations.

Life at Russell

At Russell, we are creating more than a project - we are building great people, relationships, and communities.

The number one response we receive when we ask our team members what they like about Russell is the culture. Russell team members describe working here as being more flexible than any place they’ve ever worked. They feel supported and support each other. They have fun. They are empowered to get their work done how they see fit. And most of all, they know they can continue their careers here because of the rich development tools available to them. Life at Russell is full of opportunities.

How You’ll Contribute

As Project Engineer you will help us reach our strategic growth goals by providing support to the project team and ensuring client satisfaction.

• Assist in gathering information for estimates for selected project with detailed review of proposal specifications, drawings, takeoff information, and contracting.
• Provide technical assistance, interpretation of drawings, recommending construction methods and equipment, etc., as required. Assist in Initiating and maintaining extra work estimating and issuance of change orders.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly project status reports, forecasting cost projections, and status of the project.
• When assigned by supervisor, lead a pre-construction team as a team leader to provide guidance, direction and leadership.
• Maintain project files in a neat and organized manner.
• Assist in administrative responsibilities such as: issuing Owner and Subcontract agreements, scheduling, change order management, shop drawings, RFI’s, related day to day correspondence, etc.
• Assist in the preparation of necessary and required closeout project documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience. Industry Intern/Coop experience preferred. Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods); craft agreements, jurisdiction, negotiations, engineering, estimating, schedules and safety are required. Excellent communication and organization skills are essential. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.