Project Engineer I, II, III

Batson-Cook Construction; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 58,656 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction firm is seeking a full-time Project Engineer in Orlando, FL. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 4-5 years of experience in construction. Responsibilities include monitoring costs, ensuring compliance with contracts, and effective communication with teams and clients. This entry-level position offers a salary range of $58,656 - $85,000.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of related experience or training is required.
• Experience in project or market related to construction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recognizes change conditions related to contracts.
• Assembles construction financial data and monitors costs.
• Communicates with clients and team members effectively.
• Assists in project close-out activities.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Cost tracking

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

About the Company

Here at Batson-Cook, we build relationships and specialize in general construction in the top commercial markets—healthcare, commercial, wood frame, and more. We’re looking for talented individuals to foster relationships with clients while delivering projects that stand tall for generations. With competitive salaries and a robust benefits package, there is no better time to join us.

Locations

We are currently seeking Project Engineers in either of our offices located in Atlanta, West Point, Charlotte, Jacksonville, Orlando, or Tampa. Whatever office you are assigned to, you will work on projects within that area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Recognizes change conditions with respect to the contract and notifies appropriate parties
• Ensures all completed work complies with applicable codes, drawings and specifications, coordinates inspections and testing
• Assists with constructability reviews and value engineering functions
• Assembles construction financial data; monitors costs; tracks costs for force accounts
• Assists in the definition of contract bid packages, coordinating scopes of work, and in preparing the packages
• Creates correspondence to owners, contractors, subcontractors, engineers, architects, etc
• Assist project personnel with daily job reports and schedule monitoring
• Prepares drawings and sketches to support construction work, change orders, estimates, etc.
• Completes appropriate paperwork for new field hires
• Ensures correct setup and maintenance of filing system
• Maintains job costing system and updates systems to reflect forecasts; creates margin reporting
• Takes weekly jobsite photographs
• Maintains RFI Logs and timely response to job questions
• Maintains as-built drawings; posts RFI, bulletin and ASI as appropriate
• Assists with pre-construction activities as needed (construction planning and design; interpretation of design and drawings; application of construction methods; bid packages).
• Assists in project close-out activities
• Develops, implements, and administers project engineering procedures and other work documents; tracks and logs documentation
• Assists and preparing project status reports and participates in project status meetings; assists in the development of meeting minutes
• Maintains all safety records
• Interprets designs and drawings; prepares takeoffs; researches and recommends resolutions to drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, and errors.
• Communicate with (or to) individuals or groups verbally and/or in writing (e.g. customers, suppliers, employees). Maintain relationship to ensure needs are met and problems/conflicts are resolved.
• Communicates and reinforces the Company vision, mission and values

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from four-year College or University and 4-5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Related experience to the project or market the position will serve

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Construction

Salary

Orlando, FL: $58,656 - $85,000

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