Project Engineer - Southeast (office located in Georgia)

Buch Construction; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Buch Construction in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Project Engineer to support the project team, primarily the Project Manager and Superintendent, to deliver projects safely, on time, within budget, and to quality standards. You will handle construction administration, coordinate information flow, and assist with schedules, submittals, RFIs, and closeout documentation.

The role requires a degree in a related field or equivalent experience, strong communication, organizational skills, and proficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field, or Associate’s in related field (or equivalent experience).
• Basic knowledge of design and construction principles; safety standards awareness.
• Organized with strong time management and prioritization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to interact with stakeholders.
• Self-motivated with initiative to learn and grow into leadership.

Responsibilities

• Promote and enforce Buch Safety Program on site.
• Provide operational support across preconstruction, construction, and 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 current construction docs.
• Prepare closeout documents: as-built drawings, manuals, warranties.
• Support environmentally responsible and sustainable construction.

Skills

Safety mindset

Verbal & written communication

Time management

Analytical thinking

Initiative for leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or related field

Associate’s in Construction Mgmt or related

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Project

Primavera P6

MS Office suite (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint)

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

Responsibilities

• 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)

Atlanta, GA – Servicing the State of Georgia and surrounding states

Position Type

Full-Time

Requirements

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.