Self-Perform Concrete Project Engineer

Colonial Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Construction is seeking a Project Engineer to support its self-perform Concrete Group in Chicago. You will assist in project management, coordination of submittals, shop drawings, cost control, reporting, and document control on the job site.

You will contribute to budgeting, estimates, and change orders while ensuring schedules and specs are followed. Travel around Chicago area is required as needed.

Qualifications

• Four year construction-related degree or equivalent combination of related experience and technical training.
• Knowledge of construction materials, costs and building methods.
• Experience with project documentation and submittals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in budgeting preliminary documents.
• Maintain knowledge of current unit costs and costs/sf.
• Distribute new or updated drawings and specifications.
• Answer bids/quotes with market competitiveness.
• Assist in performing estimates and takeoffs.
• Research drawing interpretations, problems, conflicts, interferences and errors.
• Prepare a submittal log per project schedule and specs.
• Monitor and expedite submittals per log and project requirements.
• Update contract documents with change orders and ASIs.
• Maintain tracking for concrete materials and equipment.
• Generate punch lists and attend project meetings.
• Oversee general correspondence and close-out processes.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Team orientation

Process improvement

Customer orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction management software

Scheduling software

Job description

ABOUT POWER:

Power Construction is consistently regarded as one of Chicago's largest and most respected General Contractors according to Crain's Chicago. But beyond that, you can find us on the golf course, competing in beach volleyball or softball in Grant Park, brewing beer, attending neighborhood festivals, giving back to the community, and spending time together during a range of company-sponsored events. Our culture is one of the reasons we’ve been selected by our employees as a top workplace year after year and it’s reflected in our current 91% employee retention rate.
We are builders. We crave being in the field and share an appetite for innovation. We believe that bringing diverse perspectives together helps foster stronger outcomes. We are driven to wow our clients and business partners, improve our processes, hire the right people, and help them grow.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Power Construction is seeking a Project Engineer to support their self-perform Concrete Group. Assist in project management and construction supervision efforts. Management and coordination of all submittal, shop drawings, cost control, reporting, and document control activities at the job site during the construction period.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in budgeting preliminary documents
• Maintain good working knowledge of current unit costs and building costs/sf
• Distribute new or updated drawings and specifications
• Answer to Power bids/quotes with market competitiveness
• Assist in performing estimates and takeoffs
• Research drawing interpretations, problems, conflicts, interferences and errors
• Research, transmit and monitor RFI's
• Preparea submittal log in accordance with the project schedule and specifications
• Monitor and expedite submittals in accordance with the submittal log and project requirements. Follow through as required
• Distribute, research, monitor, compile proposed Change Order (C.O.), Architects Supplemental Instruction (ASI), etc. Submit to Supervisor for approval. Update contract documents with C.O., ASI, etc.
• Maintain tracking system to expedite concrete materials and equipment
• Maintain and update status reports as required
• Generate punch list
• Attend project meetings
• Oversee general correspondence as required
• Manage close out process. During course of project, aide in reviewing and verifying quantities and unit prices of subcontractor extra work orders
• Work with contractor and Concrete Superintendent on job site logistics and schedule
• Perform additional assignments per Project Manager's or Superintendent's direction

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Four year construction-related degree or equivalent combination of related experience and technical training (1-4 years
• Working knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings and specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to discipline
• Related computer experience
• Ability to assume responsibility and interface well with Project Team
• Possess strong communication and leadership skills
• Setting goals
• Customer orientation
• Team orientation
• Process improvement
• Problem solving
• Detail oriented
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of construction management and scheduling software
• Travel in and around Chicago and its suburbs

COMPENSATION DETAILS:

Salary Range: $65,000 - $105,000

Compensation for this role includes a base salary plus an annual discretionary bonus. Details on our benefits can be found on the Benefits tab within the Careers section of the website.