Project Engineer, Civil Engineering

The Project Engineer is responsible for assisting the Project Team (office or field) with the daily management and execution of the construction process. This role will assist in safety management, cost management, site management, contracting, scheduling, estimating, bidding, and contract administration functions to help ensure successful completion of the project. Plan, develop, coordinate, and manage onsite construction engineering activities for projects.
* Provide an operational support role in the project bidding process to include preparing cost estimates, generating scopes of work, preparing preliminary schedule and site logistics as required
* Participate in the development of DAVIS Bid and / or GMP Package to include proper development of trade scopes, solicit and review subcontractor and material supplier bids, and any necessary bid clarifications for review and approval by senior staff
* Assistance with subcontractor / trade management, as needed
* Assist with three week look ahead schedule on a weekly basis to project management team
* Assist DAVIS field engineering department on executing layout requirements for your project, as needed
* Perform a thorough scope review of any extra subcontractor work tickets to evaluate completeness and quality; review with Superintendent
* Assist with project meetings, internal, owner or subcontract meetings, as required with supervision of lead Project Manager
* Provide support information to the detailed project construction progress schedule on a timely basis or as required by the project team
* Assist in the preparation and maintain tracking logs for contract documents, submittals, shop drawings, requests for information (RFI’s), change orders, and material deliveries
* Assist in the review of submittals, shop drawings, and requests for information (RFI’s), including coordination with contract documents, with guidance from Superintendent and Project Manager
* Assist in sustainability and LEED tracking
* Prepare subcontract agreements and purchase orders for review and approval by the Project Manager
* Maintain a complete, current and accurate set of contract documents and “as-builts”; electronically post and update drawings with RFIs and submittals
* Assist in the issuance of change proposals and change orders to subcontractors and others, and prepare revisions to the budget, as a result of change orders with guidance
* Become familiar with subcontract terms and how they apply to various situations on a project
* Track and obtain properly executed documents to include contracts, insurance certificates, bonds and other documents as required
* Prepare subcontractor meeting agenda and begin to run weekly meetings with assistance / participation
* Maintain meeting notes and issue meeting minutes that have been reviewed and approved by Project Manager
* Assist with buy-out process and prepare subcontracts
* Assist in the preparation of the Project Status Report (PSR) by generating project photos and project safety reports, updating tracking logs, updating cost management items, and updating schedule tracking documents
* Review, approve and code the subcontractor and vendor invoices, as directed
* Assist in the development of and draw site logistic and sequencing diagrams; create the documents using proper software systems
* Assist in monthly project owner invoicing as required including subcontractor invoicing reviews, material invoicing review, budget management
* Assist in management of project closeout process with preparing and completing the job close out check lists, assist in managing project punch list process, and collecting project close out documentation
* Gather documentation necessary to assist / execute financial closeout with owner, subcontractor and / or vendor disputes
* Take progress photos and save onto server; issue a photo report, as necessary
* Perform other duties as assigned
* Take the necessary steps in following tasks through to completion
* Demonstrate involvement in DAVIS sponsored activities and industry-related events
* Participate with the retention and recruiting of current and future DAVIS employees
* Perform responsibilities with…