Site-Based Project Engineer - Relocation Required

Abbott; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Layton Construction seeks a Project Engineer to assist Project Managers in ensuring installed work meets plans and specs. The role requires relocation to the project site, with location specified as nationwide for this group, and early coordination with superintendents and architects.

The successful candidate will review blueprints, help prepare schedules and bid work, and communicate across teams while maintaining strong safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field.
• 1+ year experience with a commercial general contractor or internship preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication; clear writing and speech.
• Working knowledge of Word and Excel.
• Willingness to adjust plans to meet goals.
• Cooperation and ability to work with others.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Learning ability to quickly learn new job-related information.
• Understand OSHA and company safety requirements.
• Integrity and ethics.
• Problem solving and dealing with varied situations.
• Working knowledge of scheduling programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assures compliance by becoming intimately familiar with the assigned project plans and specifications. Reviews shop drawing and submittals.
• Reviews plans from the standpoint of value analysis and constructability, ensuring appropriate materials are utilized. Communicates inconsistencies to the architect.
• Recommends labor saving and other cost-saving methods, which will save Layton and/or the owner money in actual construction.
• Attends and takes notes for project team meetings, including weekly Owner/Architect meetings and subcontractor coordination meetings. Distributes meeting minutes to participants.
• Publishes weekly progress reports for assigned projects and follows up for receipt, review, and distribution of information required for project construction.
• Updates project schedules as needed.
• Assists in bidding and in developing scope of work for trade contractors.
• Works with the superintendent to prepare project schedule, including establishing dates for receiving shop drawings and milestones necessary to complete the project on time. Follows up for review and approval for shop drawings, samples, material lists, etc.
• Maintains logs, reflecting the status of shop drawings, requests for clarification, change requests, and proposal requests.
• Advises on proper procedures for concrete pours. Inspects structural reinforcing.
• Coordinates standard slump and compaction testing to verify compliance to specifications.
• Reviews field procedures and final installation of structural elements to ensure compliance of the work.
• Performs work sampling. Observes and analyzes work methods, techniques, and procedures to advise superintendent on improvement of production efficiency.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Teamwork

Learning ability

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Scheduling software

Job description

Layton Construction seeks a Project Engineer to assist Project Managers in ensuring installed work meets plans and specs. The role requires relocation to the project site, with location specified as nationwide for this group, and early coordination with superintendents and architects.

The successful candidate will review blueprints, help prepare schedules and bid work, and communicate across teams while maintaining strong safety and quality standards.