Project Engineer 1

Harkins Builders, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision benefits

Paid time off

Retirement/401k

Company Contribution plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

HSA/FSA

Tuition reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Pet insurance

Jury Duty Pay

Bereavement Pay

Training Programs & Seminars

Wellness Programs

Professional memberships

Job summary

Harkins Builders, Inc. seeks a Project Engineer in Raleigh, NC to support the project team on-site and grow toward an assistant project manager path.

You will assist in preconstruction, contract follow-up, and site-set-up activities under guidance from the project manager and assistant project manager. You will read plans, specs, and shop drawings, coordinate with owners, design teams, subcontractors, and field staff, and help maintain schedules and cost reporting while upholding safety and

Qualifications

• BS in Construction Management or related field.
• Three years of field construction experience.
• Strong knowledge of construction terminology and contracts.
• Ability to read, interpret, and modify plans and specs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preconstruction, contract follow-up, and site set-up.
• Lead and manage on-site personnel and coordinate activities.
• Read and interpret plans, specs, and shop drawings per contract.
• Coordinate with owner, design team, subs, and vendors.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and cost reporting.
• Ensure safety, quality, and proper documentation on site.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Plan reading

Construction knowledge

Cost accounting

Education

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management

Tools

Procore

MS Project

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

With guidance from an assistant project manager and project manager, the project engineer is on a career path to become an assistant project manager, assisting in preconstruction, contract follow-up, and site set-up efforts.

• Work closely with project manager, assistant project manager, or lead superintendent in field assignment.
• Ability to lead, manage, and instruct on-site assigned personnel, providing them with a positive work environment with opportunity for growth and training.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret plans, specifications, and shop drawings, and to ensure that the project is constructed in strict accordance with the Contract Documents.
• Working knowledge of AIA Contract Documents, contract law, and subcontracts.
• Demonstrated ability to interact, communicate, and function professionally with all parties associated with the project.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and maintain activities of a jobsite office.
• Ability to utilize technology and computer programs to assist in the performance of job duties.
• Thorough knowledge of all construction trades, including surveying and engineering procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of cost accounting systems and Company policies and procedures.
• Strict adherence to safety and cleanliness throughout the project.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, manipulate, and maintain project schedules.
• Demonstrated understanding in estimating, contracting, cost reporting, project accounting, logs and documentation, shop drawing and submittal process, meetings, quality assurance, safety, scheduling, field applications, and project close-out.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Three (3) years of experience in field construction.
• Proficient with construction terminology, general contracts, and subcontracts.
• Proficient with reading, interpreting, and modifying construction plans/specs as it relates to the general contract.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage assigned personnel effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with the owner, design team, site team, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Demonstrated ability to organize necessary resources to meet deadlines and achieve desired results.
• Ability to use construction management software, including MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project, Procore, and other web-based or mobile document and project management solutions.

Harkins offers a total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision benefits, paid time off, retirement/401k, and Company Contribution plan. Additional benefits include life insurance, short & long-term disability, HSA/FSA, tuition reimbursement, and mileage and expense reimbursement. For this role, the base salary range is $65,000-$75,000. Compensation may varyoutside of this rangedepending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

• Life & Disability
• HSA/FSA
• 401k Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Profit Sharing Program
• Performance Bonus
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays
• Mileage and Expense Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Jury Duty Pay
• Bereavement Pay
• Training Programs & Seminars
• Wellness Programs
• Membership with Associated Builders & Contractors Association and other Professional Organizations
• Product Discounts with GE and other vendors