Project Engineer

CK Construction; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CK Construction is seeking a Project Engineer located in Westerville, Ohio. The role involves providing technical support to ensure construction projects meet various standards, codes, and specifications. Essential responsibilities include managing subcontractors, creating schedules, and performing cost analysis. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, a valid driver's license, and ideally, certification such as LEED AP, BD+C. Experience in project cost accounting or construction is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• LEED AP, BD+C certification preferred.
• Experience in similar facility construction.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to supervisors and trades.
• Coordinate subcontractors and trade superintendents.
• Create project critical-path schedules.
• Research and resolve design conflicts and errors.
• Review and approve subcontractor pay applications.

Skills

Understanding and interpreting safety laws

Reading and interpreting blueprints

Project engineering knowledge

Cost control ability

Interpreting computerized cost data

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management

2-6 years of experience in project cost accounting

Job description

Job Description

Provide technical support to company supervisors and trades to ensure construction work complies with all standards, codes, and specifications. A Project Engineer receives moderate day‑to‑day supervision from the Project Manager and works with the Project Manager and Project Executive to review progress and ensure goals are met.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Assists in running OHAs.
• Assists in establishing scope‑review checklists for subcontract purchasing.
• Coordinates subcontractors and trade superintendents.
• Creates project critical‑path schedules.
• Assists project team with long‑term projections.
• Completes schedule analysis.
• Writes Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Researches and resolves design conflicts, omissions, and errors.
• Recognizes and documents scope change discovery, research, identification, and estimating.
• Represents the company in meetings with the owner and subcontractors.
• Gathers information required for pricing.
• Estimates change order items.
• Understands owner contracts.
• Analyzes cost management reports.
• Provides feedback to project team regarding cost management reports.
• Reviews and approves subcontractor pay applications.
• Assists in developing owner pay applications.
• Other tasks/duties as assigned.

Skills And Abilities

• Must be able to understand and interpret safety laws and company policies/standards.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and other technical drawings and documents.
• Knowledge of assigned discipline, project engineering and cost control, plus ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems essential to construction.

Safety Policies And Practices

The associate in this role must be knowledgeable about and follow the company’s safety policies and procedures as described in the company safety manual.

Certificates, Licenses, And Registrations

• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• LEED AP, BD+C.

Education And Experience

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience. The PE averages between 2 and 6 years of experience with project cost accounting, controls and/or engineering experience related to similar facility construction.

CK Construction is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.