Construction Project Engineer

Description:

Our client is seeking a Project Engineer or Junior Project Manager, to assist on multiple k-12 renovations and ground up builds in metro-Detroit. This position will be heavy office work (approximately 75% office vs. 25% field visits) at least to start the projects. This person will manage day-to-day engineering operations, will provide technical support for resolution of engineering issues, will document/track project info for record keeping and use during the job, and will ensure that the correct material arrive onsite, on time, and meet the project schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Process submittals and shop drawings using Project Management software (they use Timberline). Will handle RFIs (requests for information).

• Obtain and process start-up and closeout documents. Will manage and update drawings and specifications. Will document manpower minutes during job site meetings.

• Assist estimating staff.

• Shadow superintendent in the supervision, coordination, and sequencing of self-perform and sub-contractor work.

• Use scheduling software (P6) build, resource, load, maintain, and updated detailed construction schedules.

• Support Mechanical/Electrical Coordination process.

• Enforce the corporate and site specific safety policies and will track the receipt of required safety submittals.

• Only travel will be occasionally to job sites around the metro Detroit area.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors in Construction Management, Engineering or related
• 2+ years of experience in as a Project Engineer with a General Contractor
• MS Office suite skills (Excel, Powerpoint)
• Experience working for a GC or Construction Management company
• OSHA 30 certificate

BONUS QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5 plus years of experience

• Experience with higher ed and/or k-12 projects (is not 100% required)

• Timberline and P6 experience/knowledge

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