Project Engineer II

41 North Contractors, LLC.; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental/Vision

Sick time

Vacation

Holidays

401K Match

Job summary

41 North Contractors, LLC. is seeking a Project Engineer in Lisle, IL to oversee all technical aspects of construction projects, ensure timely completion, and maintain budgets and standards.

You will manage resources, coordinate with contractors and architects, monitor progress, and document project details through the construction process, providing essential administrative support under guidance of senior PM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or equivalent
• 2-6+ years’ experience in commercial construction and restaurant projects
• Excellent communication skills
• Keen attention to detail and an aptitude for problem solving
• Collaborative working style and team-player attitude
• Positive and encouraging personality
• Reliable, trustworthy, and committed to team's success
• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks
• Able to thrive in a high-volume, deadline-driven work environment
• A highly motivated, self-starter with a strong work ethic
• Working knowledge of Procore or related software

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the project manager and team to maximize productivity and in a timely manner
• Create and manage contracts and SOWs (discuss process and streamline)
• Support submittal process
• In charge of close out manuals and warranty books
• Make sure all contracts, SOWs, COIs, etc. are being turned around in a timely fashion
• Coordinate efforts within the team and with outside consultants (architects, engineers, owner’s reps) efficiently
• Participate in weekly updates with directors of operations on PM status log
• Track and update job cost files with contract and PO status
• Follows up with project managers on missing requirements from them and the subcontractors

Job description

Description

OVERVIEW

The project engineer is responsible for overseeing all technical aspects of a construction project, ensuring it’s completed on time, within budget, and to the required standards by managing resources, coordinating with contractors, monitoring progress, solving on-site problems, and documenting project details through the construction process. The project engineer typically provides general administrative support to projects, under the direction of a more experienced project management professional.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work collaboratively with the project manager and team to maximize productivity and in a timely manner
• Create and manage contracts and SOWs (discuss process and streamline)
• Support submittal process
• In charge of close out manuals and warranty books
• Make sure all contracts, SOWs, COIs, etc. are being turned around in a timely fashion
• Coordinate efforts within the team and with outside consultants (architects, engineers, owner’s reps) efficiently
• Participate in weekly updates with directors of operations on PM status log
• Track and update job cost files with contract and PO status
• Follows up with project managers on missing requirements from them and the subcontractors

SUBMITTAL PROCESS

• Meet with the operations director and PM to go over project details and scopes
• Submittal log to be worked up by the PM and once completed turned over to PE
• Submittal log entered into Procore by PE
• PE to double check drawings to see if any items/material are missing, create and maintain procurement log for project materials
• Follow up with subcontractors to acquire physical samples, shop drawings, spec sheets, etc. to send to architect or upload to Procore
• Report progress of updated submittal log to directors of operations weekly

CONTRACT/SCOPES

• Meet with the PM as subs are bought out to input contract information into Procore
• Meet with the PM as subs are bought to confirm scope items and input into Procore
• Contract, along with scopes to be sent together to subtractors and tracked as executed
• COIs should be requested as contracts/scopes are issued to subcontractors. Owner and 41 North Contractor insurance requirements to be met by subcontractors unless otherwise waived by 41 North Contractors partner

CLOSE OUT/WARRANTY MANUAL

• Prior to completion of the project a request should be sent out to subcontractors noting what they will need to provide for close out/warranty of the project
• The owner contract and project drawings need to be thoroughly examined on the owner/architect closeout documentation requirements

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Working knowledge of Procore operations related software
• Excellent computer knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Project, and other MS Office software
• Construction or building background would be helpful
• Excellent communication skills
• Keen attention to detail and an aptitude for problem solving
• Collaborative working style and team-player attitude
• Positive and encouraging personality
• Reliable, trustworthy, and committed to team’s success
• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks
• Able to thrive in a high-volume, deadline-driven work environment
• A highly motivated, self-starter with a strong work ethic

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or equivalent
• 2-6+ years’ experience in commercial construction and restaurant projects
• Excellent communication skills
• Keen attention to detail and an aptitude for problem solving
• Collaborative working style and team-player attitude
• Positive and encouraging personality
• Reliable, trustworthy, and committed to team's success
• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks
• Able to thrive in a high-volume, deadline-driven work environment
• A highly motivated, self -starter with a strong work ethic
• Working knowledge of Procore or related software

WAGE TRANSPARENCY DISCLAIMER

We are committed to providing salary ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations.

Job Type: Full-time

Base Pay: Starting at $65,000.00 annual salary (See Wage Disclaimer on determination of base pay)

Additional Pay: Auto/Cell Stipend

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: 70/30 employer split starting the 1st of the month after first 60 days
• Life/Dental/Vision: 100% employer covered starting the 1st of the month after first 60 days
• 40 Hours of paid sick time
• 80 Accrued Vacation hours through the year
• 8 Paid Holidays
• 401K Match

Work Location: In person