Project Engineer

Resource Options, Inc.; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Resource Options, Inc. seeks a Project Engineer to support Project Managers and Superintendents across civil and environmental remediation projects. Involves pre-construction through close-out, reviewing drawings, submitting bids, maintaining logs, and preparing reports.

The role requires 1–3 years of relevant experience and a degree in engineering/related field. Strong communication, plan-reading, and computer skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• AS or BS in Engineering, Construction Management, or Environmental Science preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Excellent computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers and Superintendents in all aspects of construction process.
• Read and understand project documents (plans and specifications) in detail.
• Assist with pre-construction activities, including development of construction means and methods and bid packages.
• Assist with constructability review and value engineering.
• Ensure all completed work complies with codes and contract documents.
• Maintain submittal logs and expedite timely receipt/review of submittals and shop drawings.
• Verify accuracy of subcontractor pay requisitions and quantities.
• Identify conditions differing from contract documents and notify the Superintendent or PM.
• Assist with correspondence to owners, contractors, subcontractors, engineers and architects.
• Assist with project status reports and cost reports; participate in meetings; produce minutes.
• Create and maintain the jobsite file system per contract or company requirements.
• Assist in project close-out activities.
• Function as Assistant Project Manager and Assistant Superintendent when applicable.
• Assist with development of estimates at bid phase and prepare technical proposals.

Skills

Communication skills

Plan reading & interpretation

Computer skills

Education

AS or BS in Engineering/Construction Management/Environmental Science

Job description

As a Project Engineer you will be working in various areas of the company and working closely with Project Managers and Superintendents to ensure the completion of projects. Projects include a variety of civil jobs as well as environmental remediation projects. The Project Engineer is involved from the pre‑construction phases all the way through project close‑out, reviewing drawings, submitting bids, maintaining logs, etc.

Essential Functions

• Assist Project Managers and Superintendents in all aspects of construction process
• Read and understand project documents (plans and specifications) in detail
• Assist with pre‑construction activities as needed, including the development of construction means and methods, interpretation of drawings, and the preparation/distribution of subcontractor bid packages
• Assist with constructability review and value engineering
• Ensure all completed work complies with applicable codes and contract documents (plans and specifications)
• Maintain submittal logs using specified software and expedites timely receipt/ review of submittals and shop drawings
• Verify accuracy of subcontractor pay requisitions, including all in-place quantities
• Identify conditions that potentially differ from the contract documents and notify the Superintendent or Project Manager, as necessary
• Assist the Project Manager with the generation of correspondence to owners, contractors, subcontractors, engineers and architects
• Assist with the preparation of project status reports and project cost reports, participate in project status meetings, and produce meeting minutes
• Create and maintain the jobsite file system in accordance with either the contract documents and/or company requirements
• Assist in project close‑out activities
• Function as both Assistant Project Manager and Assistant Superintendent when applicable
• Assist with development of estimates at bid phase, including quantity take‑offs and other tasks.
• Assist with development of written proposal materials at bid phase, including basic technical writing and editing.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant experience
• AS or BS in Engineering, Construction Management, or Environmental Science preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications
• Excellent computer skills
• Pay Range: $75,000 - $90,000 annually. Commensurate with experience.

Now in our 4thdecade, Resource Options, Inc. (“ROI”) partners with Design, Construction, Environmental, and Real Estate professionals to help them identify great opportunities within their area of expertise. With offices throughout New England, New York and New Jersey, ROI seeks candidates interested in rewarding careers with companies serving the natural and built environments. Representative positions include carpenters, electricians, laborers, pipefitters, plumbers, OSHA 40 technicians, CDL drivers, lab pack chemists, HEO’s, w/ww operators, analytical chemists, environmental scientists, safety professionals, land surveyors, M/E/P engineers, civil, structural and geotechnical engineers, architects and interior designers, project managers, estimators, superintendents, OPM representatives, property managers, facility maintenance technicians and more.

If you value an honest day’s work and take pride in what you do, we want to work with you. Come join our team!

ROI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

ROI intends to provide a safe and drug‑free work environment for our employees and our clients; as such you may be required to take a pre‑employment drug screen before beginning employment.

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