Project Engineer

Dragados; Wethersfield (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dragados is seeking a Project Engineer in Wethersfield, Connecticut with 4-7 years of construction management experience. This in-person role entails leading project activities, managing client relationships, and ensuring successful project delivery. Responsibilities include startup meetings, cost control, scheduling, and mentorship of junior staff. The compensation range is $85,000 to $130,000, and proficiency in software such as CAD and Microsoft Office is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-7 years working in construction environment.
• Ability to understand construction drawings and specifications.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead project startup and manage regular team meetings.
• Oversee project duration with client relationships and cost control.
• Manage project closeout including documentation and supervision.

Skills

Cost Tracking and Cost Control

Verbal and Written Communication

Construction Drawings and Specifications

Excel

Word

Microsoft Outlook

CAD

BIM

HeavyJob

HeavyBid

Procore

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

A candidate for a Project Engineering position at JFW will require a self‑motivated individual to accept the challenges and demands of a fast‑paced ever‑changing environment. This consists of bid build construction and design‑build construction on both public and private work. The candidate will possess the qualities to meet or exceed the client’s expectations, develop the client relationship, and lead the engineering field team to a successful project.

This is not an entry level position. Candidates should have 4-7 years of Construction Management experience.

Job requirements dictate this position is in‑person, typically on site.

Responsibilities

Project Startup

• Regular Meetings with Project Manager/Superintendent, Clients and Construction Manager
• Bid Review for Construction Assumptions
• Preparation of List of Deliverables from Specifications
• Early Submittals (Schedule, Quality Control, Safety, other General Conditions)
• Review contract Permit requirements and need for Contractor obtained permits
• Develop a Working Knowledge of Plans and Specifications
• Set up Document Control Process (Hard Copies, Electronic)
• PO and Subcontractor Scoping

Project Duration

• Client Meetings and Relationships
• Run Weekly Staff Job Meetings
• Quantity Tracking
• Time Sheet Approval and Cost Coding
• Schedule Maintenance – Quantity Tracking, Meetings, and Review of Submittal
• Cost Control (Weekly Reports, Monthly Reports, Change Order Maintenance, Forecasting)
• Production Reports (on Specific Key Construction Tasks), which Become Part of the Final Engineering Report (see Project Closeout)
• Document Control
• Process Invoices and Subcontractor Requisitions
• Requisitions to Client
• Manage Office Engineers, Survey and Office Manager
• Support Project Manager and Superintendent
• Develop, Oversee, and Manage Submittals, RFIs, and Written Correspondence
• Prepare Safety Work Plans and Conduct weekly On‑Site Safety Inspections
• Mentorship of Junior Staff

Design‑Build Considerations

• Outline/Schedule of Deliverables
• Tracking of Deliverables
• Design‑Constructability Reviews
• Manage Release of Design Packages for Construction

Project Closeout

• Punch List Tracking and Resolution
• Site Supervision/Closeout
• Testing Management
• Archives
• Final Payment Documentation

The qualified applicant will possess the following

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• Minimum 4-7 years Working in Construction Environment (Dependent on Project Size and Scope)
• Ability to understand construction drawings and specifications
• Experience in Cost Tracking and Cost Control, Production Reporting, Submittal, RFIs
• Skilled in Verbal and Written Communication
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Microsoft Outlook
• Knowledge of CAD, BIM, HeavyJob, HeavyBid, Procore preferred
• Willingness to work nights and weekends as required by the job circumstances

Compensation Range: $85,000-$130,000

Location: Springfield, Ma.

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