Project Engineer - Mid Atlantic

BUCH Co; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, &

Life Benefits

401k Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

BUCH Co is seeking a Project Engineer to assist the Project Manager and Superintendent in delivering construction projects safely, on time, and within budget. The role focuses on administration, coordination, and maintaining quality as expected by clients.

The Project Engineer will work from office or field locations, coordinating submittals, RFIs, and drawing revisions while supporting project closeout and sustainable construction practices.

Qualifications

• Degree requirements: Bachelor's or an Associate degree in related fields and equivalent experience.
• Strong time management, organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to collaborate with coworkers, clients, and vendors.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to grow into a leadership position.
• Proficiency with construction industry software and ability to learn new tools.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe site by enforcing Buch safety program and complying with laws.
• Provide operational support through all project phases: preconstruction to closeout.
• Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules.
• Coordinate, review, and track submittals and RFIs to keep schedules on track.
• Incorporate submittal/RFI responses and drawings into construction documents.
• Prepare closeout documents: as-built drawings, manuals, and warranties.
• Assist with environmentally responsible and sustainable construction.

Skills

Project Management

Team Coordination

Safety Compliance

Communication

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Associate’s Degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Description

The Project Engineer is responsible for assisting the Project Team, specifically the Project Manager and Project Superintendent with all efforts required to manage construction projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the quality standards expected by our clients. The Project Engineer will primarily perform the construction administration tasks coordinating, receiving, reviewing and distributing information and authorizations necessary for the successful completion of projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Project Engineer will conduct business operations from the office, the field, or likely a combination of both. They will be responsible for:

• Knowing and understanding the inherent risks and hazards of the construction industry. The safety of each and every person on site is of supreme importance. Promoting and maintaining a safe project site, and monitoring and enforcing the Buch Safety Program in accordance with Buch policies and all federal, state, and local laws is paramount;
• Providing operational support in all phases of the project, preconstruction, construction, and closeout;
• Assisting in the development and maintenance of project schedules;
• Coordinating, reviewing, and tracking submittals and RFI’s to ensure schedules are maintained;
• Incorporating submittal and RFI responses, and drawing revisions into the construction documents to ensure a complete and current set is available at all times;
• Preparing closeout documents consisting of as-built record drawings, operations and maintenance manuals, and warranties;
• Assisting with environmentally responsible and sustainable construction.

Job Location(s)

Fulton, MD – Servicing the Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD Metropolitan and surrounding Mid-Atlantic and Southeast Regions

Position Type

Full-Time

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Benefits; 401k Plan; Paid Time Off

Pay Range

Annual Salary $60,000 - $75,000 (bonus potential)

Requirements

Qualifications & Required Skills

The Project Engineer should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or at a minimum, an Associate’s Degree in Construction Management, or a related field or equivalent field experience. The Project Engineer should have a basic knowledge of principles and practices of design and construction, including safety standards.

The Project Engineer should be organized with an ability to properly manage their time by prioritizing tasks. They should be analytical and possess critical thinking and problem-solving skills. They should possess strong communication skills, both verbal and writing, and be able to interact and collaborate with coworkers, clients, and outside vendors to provide quality work. They should be self‑motivated and committed. They should show initiative to learn and grow into a leadership position.

The Project Engineer must be proficient in the use of computers and other similar technology, and should be experienced in the use of various software applications, such as MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint), Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, P6, and have the capability to learn new software applications specific to the industry, such as those necessary for estimating, project management, and project controls.

Physical Requirements

Candidates must be aware of the physical demands of the construction industry and may be required to perform physical labor and other strenuous tasks necessary to the successful completion of projects. Candidates must be able to lift up to 40 pounds. They may be required to sit and stand for periods of time and travel significant distances in a given day. They must be capable of performing tasks that may require bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, climbing and crawling. Candidates must have the ability to work in all weather conditions.