Project Engineer, Civil Engineering

POSITION PURPOSE

The Project Engineer provides engineering for the day-to-day activities associated with the assigned construction projects.

• Estimating: Understanding ACE’s estimating methods and reports, attending turnover meetings, and collecting multiple bids for each project scope. Assisting in the development of detailed estimates for project change orders in collaboration with the estimating team and completing a rotation to gain familiarity with ACE’s estimating procedures.
• Preconstruction: Attending turnover meetings, performing preconstruction duties assigned by the Preconstruction Manager, reviewing and understanding administrative paperwork, and completing purchasing assignments as needed.
• Project Management: Reviewing technical submittals and shop drawings, conducting quality control checks on materials and submittals, updating and developing project schedules, and ensuring the workforce has the proper materials, tools, and equipment. Reviewing and understanding contract plans, communicating with the superintendent and foremen to address potential issues, drafting RFIs, and ensuring subcontractor performance. Tracking deliveries, reviewing and approving invoices, and understanding the project budget, labor reports, and cost code systems.
  
  Assisting with change order pricing, negotiating with vendors, and managing purchase orders and subcontracts. Must maintain project records, coordinating deliveries, conducting safety audits, and preparing work packs for major labor activities.

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university with three (3) years of related experience preferably in the construction industry; or seven (7) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Building People: Ability to build strong relationships with team members, promotes open communication, and embraces a positive team culture. Demonstrates proactive learning and problem solving. Follows directions accurately and efficiently, paying close attention to details, seeking clarification when needed, and ensuring that tasks are completed according to established guidelines.
• Building Projects: Possesses strong team-oriented qualities that showcase ability to collaborate effectively, prioritize team goals and thrive in group settings. Excels in accurately assessing task complexity, setting clear objectives, managing deadlines, and problem solving to ensure successful execution. Adaptable to new approaches and appreciative of diverse perspectives in an evolving workplace.
• Building Clients: Dependable and follows through on commitments and promises to clients and employees. Focuses on the client/employee’s needs and delivers satisfactory solutions.
• Building Community: Works collaboratively and cooperatively with others, promoting ACE and its values. Builds respect and confidence through consistent honesty and forthrightness.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job operates in both a professional office environment and on a construction site in all types of weather conditions throughout the year. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand for extended periods of time; use hands to touch, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to climb stairs and ladders.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Construction