Project Engineer - Advanced Tech National Travel

McGough; Center (ND); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

McGough is seeking an entry-level Project Engineer to join our project management team. You will assist in project management tasks as assigned by the project management staff and develop skills while progressively taking on more responsibility.

The role covers pursuits, preconstruction, BIM coordination meetings, RFIs, scheduling support, cost tracking, and collaboration with field teams across projects nationwide.

Qualifications

• Construction Management or related degree required or preferred.
• Internship, education or field experience valued but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist pursuit team in understanding prospective projects and requirements.
• Develop skills and progressively take on more responsibility.
• Assist project team in reviewing subcontracts, bids and change requests.
• Support CPM scheduling and Last Planner system.
• Review drawings and specifications; process RFIs and shop drawings.

Education

Construction Management or related degree

Internship, education or field experience

Job description

Description

McGough is a respected partner that brings six generations of experience to high profile, unique and complex construction projects. We take great pride in our people and their extraordinary expertise in planning, development, construction and facility management. McGough employee tenure reflects the commitment and pride we share in our work. Ask anyone who knows us - the caliber of our people sets us apart.

PROJECT ENGINEER

An entry-level position in the project management career path. Responsibilities include:

• Assisting in project management tasks as assigned by the project management staff
• Developing skills and progressively take on more responsibility

Qualifications

Preferred

• Construction Management or related degree
• Internship, education or field experience

Core Responsibilities

Pursuit, Preconstruction and Business Development

• Assist pursuit team in understanding prospective projects and requirements
• Participate in QA/AC page turn sessions

McGough Self-Performed Work

• Understand self-perform capabilities
• Understand warehouse equipment, rentals, small tools and services

Estimating and Bidding

• Perform quantity take-offs
• Assist project team in soliciting and reviewing subcontract bids
• Assist in performing trade scope reviews

Scheduling

• Assist superintendent and project manager with Critical Path Method ("CPM") scheduling
• Learn and understand Last Planner system
• Participate in daily/weekly work planning

Project Documentation

• Review all drawings and specifications
• Upload/Download electronic documents and create shortcuts
• Draft and process Requests for information ("RFI")
• Review and process shop drawings/submittals
• Participate in BIM coordination meetings
• Assist in obtaining any LEED documentation

Subcontract Management

• Assist project team in reviewing and processing subcontractor change requests
• Assist project team in reviewing subcontractor invoices

Cost Control

• Understand change document types and appropriate uses (CCDs, PRs, ASIs, etc.)
• Assist superintendent in tracking labor costs
• Assist superintendent with material procurement and cost coding
• Collect and report cost history data as directed

Project Meetings

• Attend all project and company safety meetings
• Attend foremen's meetings and draft meeting minutes
• Attend construction coordination meetings and draft meeting minutes
• Participate in start-up meetings
• Participate in PACE meetings

Post-Construction

• Participate in punchlist process and monitor progress
• Assist superintendent and project manager in preparing final as-built plans and documentation

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in company business development activities (client functions, design firm open houses, conferences, etc.)
• Establish relationships with clients, architects, engineers, consultants and subcontractors
• Attend and participate in project management and other company meetings
• Attend any training - personal and/or professional development - that is relevant to the position
• Attend company-sponsored events
• Support and follow standard of work
• Participate in Lean events and support of the McGough way

Office & Travel

Onsite at Project. This position supports McGough's National Travel - Advanced Technology business and may be assigned to projects throughout the United States with your desired location taken into consideration.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position involves sitting for extended periods of time at employee's work station and during meetings as well as while traveling, either by plane or car. Employee needs to be able to lift up to 20 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects; dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse; ability to hear and speak clearly; and ability to distinguish between colors on graphs and charts.

Occasionally, employee will be required to visit construction jobsites which may expose the employee to dirt, dust, uneven surfaces, outdoor weather conditions and extreme temperatures.