Project Engineer- Drywall- Self Perform

DPR Construction; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is looking for a self‑perform Project Engineer in Richmond, Virginia, with at least 1 year of commercial construction experience. This role requires managing project engineering specifically for healthcare, advanced technology, higher education, and life sciences sectors.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing work scopes, managing schedules, and assisting in maintaining project documentation and safety protocols. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field and proficiency in project management software are essential for this position.

This position is salaried and offers a vibrant working environment focused on teamwork and project efficiency.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a project engineer, preferably on DPR’s core market projects.
• Strong work ethic and a 'can-do' attitude.

Responsibilities

• Manage project engineering for commercial projects in healthcare, technology, and education.
• Prepare work scopes, monitor schedules, and assist Project Manager with reporting.
• Attend and document meetings, implementing safety plans on job sites.

Skills

Excellent listening and strong communication skills

Ability to identify and resolve complex issues

Effective team participation

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field

Tools

CMiC

On Screen Take Off

Quick Bid

Job description

Job Description: DPR Construction is seeking a self‑perform project engineer with at least 1year of commercial construction experience for our self‑perform work group. Project engineering will be on commercial projects within our core markets: healthcare, advanced technology, higher education, life sciences, and commercial, specifically for our self‑perform services.

Responsibilities

• Working knowledge of contract with owner.
• Working knowledge of subcontracts with tiered trade contractors and material vendors.
• Prepare work scopes packages.
• Organize and maintain cost structure.
• Prepare, monitor, and update scope(s) schedule.
• Help maintain weekly work plans and implement lean construction methods.
• Document schedule impacts to the project.
• Identify and distribute change documents to all field personnel.
• Prepare estimates of DPR’s change order work.
• Assemble, submit, and complete accurate change requests in accordance with owner contract requirements.
• Expedite approval of change orders.
• Attend and document minutes at owner/architect, subcontractor, staff, and other meetings; follow through on action items.
• Attend and participate in bi‑weekly self‑perform team meetings, providing critical updates on project parameters.
• Apply DPR’s environmental health and safety plan to maintain injury‑free environments.
• Assist foremen and field crews in implementing DPR policies and executing the project.
• Assist and organize the duties of field staff.
• Provide direction, prioritization, performance feedback, and coordination to ensure all job duties and project requirements are fulfilled.
• Complete 3 safety jobsite audits weekly.
• Assist Project Manager with financial reporting, including:
  • Updating labor, productivity, and cash flow data.
  • Maintaining cost, commitment, and projection information in the job costing system.
  • Preparing monthly progress, fee, and cost status reports.
  • Preparing owner billing by assembling DPR costs, reviewing subcontractor/material invoices, and organizing documents per owner requirements.
• Prepare and monitor labor cost reports and job records, including daily site walks, safety reporting, evaluation of construction activities, equipment and material coding logs, safety inspection and accident logs, official notices (warranties and guarantees), and RFI responses.
• Act as purchasing agent under lead foremen’s and Project Manager’s direction; assist with scheduling and expediting material, equipment purchases, long‑lead item identification, and shop drawing submittals.
• Schedule tiered subcontractor work; ensure subs are ready on schedule and manage shop drawing packages such as concrete forms and wall frame detailing.
• Participate in job layout, verify elevations and dimensions, and review vendor shop drawings, product data, samples, and manuals for compliance with contract documents.
• Seek and resolve problems, conflicts, incomplete or ambiguous design information by interfacing with designers, engineers, or the owner; document solutions using RFI and distribute to all affected parties.

Qualifications

• Excellent listening and strong communication skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Effective team participation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software (CMiC or similar); knowledge of On Screen Take Off and Quick Bid is preferred.
• 1+ years of experience as a project engineer, preferably on DPR’s core market projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
• A strong work ethic and a “can‑do” attitude.
• This position is salaried.

DPR is an equal‑opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at DPR are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical or mental disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. DPR will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.