Project Engineer, Operations Manager

Harkins Builders

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

Position Title: Project Engineer I

Location: Richmond, VA

Harkins is a diversified, 100% employee owned construction management company specializing in multifamily, senior living, government, and commercial projects since 1965. As employee-owners, we are passionate about creating growth opportunities and rewarding careers for each other while building relationships and improving the lives of the people with whom we work and live. Our employee-owners receive the support they need to be successful in their careers, serve their communities, and maintain a reasonable work-life balance.

Building exceptional is not just about the projects we complete, it is also about the opportunities we create, the relationships we build, and the communities we serve.

Harkins Builders is consistently ranked among the best companies to work for, and we aspire to be the most respected and renowned builder for excellence, leadership, integrity, and unsurpassed value.

• Work closely with Project Manager, assistant Project Manager, or Site Manager in field assignment.
• Ability to lead, manage, and instruct on-site assigned personnel, providing them with a positive work environment with opportunity for growth and training.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret plans, specifications, and shop drawings, and to ensure that the project is constructed in strict accordance with the Contract Documents.
• Working knowledge of AIA Contract Documents, contract law, and subcontracts.
• Demonstrated ability to interact, communicate, and function professionally with all parties associated with the project.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and maintain activities of a job site office.
• Ability to utilize technology and computer programs to assist in the performance of job duties.
• Thorough knowledge of all construction trades, including surveying and engineering procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of cost accounting systems and Company policies and procedures.
• Strict adherence to safety and cleanliness throughout the project.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, manipulate, and maintain project schedules.
• Demonstrated understanding in estimating, contracting, cost reporting, project accounting, logs and documentation, shop drawing and submittal process, meetings, quality assurance, safety, scheduling, field applications, and project close-out.

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Three (3) years of experience in field construction.
• Proficient with construction terminology, general contracts, and subcontracts.
• Proficient with reading, interpreting, and modifying construction plans/specs as it relates to the general contract.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage assigned personnel effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with the owner, design team, site team, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Demonstrated ability to organize necessary resources to meet deadlines and achieve desired results.
• Ability to use construction management software, including MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project, Procore, and other web-based or mobile document and project management solutions.

Harkins Builders is an equal opportunity employer. The company is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment, as well as to all its employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, ancestry or national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

In addition, the company provides reasonable accommodation to any disabled applicant in connection with the employment process, as well as to its employees in connection with all aspects of their employment.

Harkins offers a total…