Project Engineer - Building - Dayton, OH

Job Purpose

Assists with overall management direction to one or more projects. Communicates detailed work responsibilities to subcontractors and supervises for conformance. Establishes, reviews, and acts upon changes in schedules, costs, and quality of work and assists in purchasing and estimating, as well as mentoring Co-Ops.

Areas of focus include the following Objective Key Results:

Compliance- Support the project team's efforts to enhance performance metrics relative to profitability, risk management, safety, quality control, and standard operating procedures.

People- Drive the development of newer project engineers and co-ops that may be on your projects.

Client Satisfaction- Optimize client relationships through communication and operational excellence; focus on positioning for future work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The individual in this position is expected to be able to successfully perform the following duties and responsibilities according to Shook's Policies and Procedures and established business practices. This individual will have the best opportunity to succeed in this position by embracing Shook's Mission / Vision / Values.

• Operational Excellence
• Manages document control processes (RFI's, Submittals, Change Orders, etc.).
• Performs daily project coordination.
• Assists in site planning and material management.
• Procures materials.
• Conducts onsite quality control checks.
• Implements onsite safety plan.
• Develops the project budget upon assignment and notification of award.
• Processes pay applications.
• Approves invoices.
• Updates schedule and runs weekly labor reports.
• Oversees start-up and commissioning.
• Manages project closeout.
• Participates in subcontractor coordination.
• Assists with collecting required paperwork from subcontractors (Pre-task Plans, Daily Logs, Tool Box Talks, etc.).

Reporting Relationships

• The position reports directly to the Director of Operations or Project Executive.
• The position is a mentor for Co-ops.
• The position is mentored by Senior Project Manager, Project Manager, and Senior Project Engineer.
• The position is to work closely with Project Superintendent, Superintendent, and Senior Superintendent.

Competencies

• Professional, dependable, and ethical
• Good organizational and planning skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Member of a professional organization favorable
• Participate in career fairs and co-op recruitment
• Keep up with current technology (BIM, 3D Modelling, Pipe Detailing, etc.)

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and Experience

• 4 years BS degree in engineering, construction management, or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years of construction experience preferred.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook is required. Primavera/Oracle scheduling, Sage Timberline, AutoCAD, and Viewpoint are a plus.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:

Valid driver's license with a clean driving record. Motor Vehicle report required.

LEED Certification is a plus.

PE Certification is a plus.

ICRA/Healthcare Construction Certificates are a plus.

Physical Demands:

Light or low amount of physical exertion. Limited manual dexterity or physical manipulation. Minimal or low level of physical stamina and endurance. Maintain regular and punctual attendance, work overtime as assigned, travel overnight as required, drive long distances, work in cold, hot, dusty, loud environments, and comply with all company policies and procedures including safety.

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.