Residential Construction Project Engineer

Dowbuilt; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Dependent Coverage

401(k)

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Mentorship

Discretionary Bonus

Job summary

Dowbuilt is hiring a Project Engineer to support estimating, scheduling, subcontractor buy-out, and project documentation. You will work closely with the superintendent and project manager to ensure high-quality, site-based execution.

The role requires 3+ years in construction management, a Construction Management degree or equivalent, and strong communication skills. We offer a competitive compensation package and a path for growth in a dynamic residential-focused firm.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction management experience, preferably high-end residential
• Construction Management degree or equivalent education with experience
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications
• Excellent communication and team-building skills; detail follow-through
• Knowledge of construction terms and materials; familiarity with both traditional and new materials

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project manager and superintendent to build according to plan and specifications
• Contribute to estimating: take-offs, coordinate sub bids, materials pricing
• Maintain relationships and communicate with clients, partners, designers, field team, subcontractors
• Read and manage plans, specifications, contracts, purchase orders, shop drawings, submittals, RFI logs
• Issue RFPs and distribute plans and contract documents
• Create scope of work for subs and vendors for RFPs and subcontractor agreements
• Conduct subcontractor site walkthroughs to review plans and specs prior to pricing
• Assess data from subcontractor proposals: review, negotiate, summarize
• Write and manage Subcontractor Agreements with required elements
• Maintain punch list with architect and build team
• Review, code applications for payment with project manager
• Partner to ensure payment from owner reaches subcontractors
• Maintain owner’s manual and close-out documents
• Work with superintendent on site quality control
• Promote safety culture to reduce injuries or citations

Skills

reading architectural drawings and 2D/

Education

Construction Management degree

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

BlueBeam

Slack

Asana

SmartSheet

Airtable

Sage 300 CRE

Job description

Dowbuilt is hiring a Project Engineer to support estimating, scheduling, subcontractor buy-out, and project documentation. You will work closely with the superintendent and project manager to ensure high-quality, site-based execution.

The role requires 3+ years in construction management, a Construction Management degree or equivalent, and strong communication skills. We offer a competitive compensation package and a path for growth in a dynamic residential-focused firm.