Project Engineer

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Consistently regarded as one of Chicago's largest and most respected General Contractors, this company has built a strong reputation for quality construction, innovation, and employee development. Beyond the work, the company places a strong emphasis on culture, employee engagement, community involvement, and team-building through a range of company-sponsored events.

The company’s culture is one of the reasons it has been selected by its employees as a top workplace year after year and is reflected in a 91% employee retention rate.

We are builders. We crave being in the field and share an appetite for innovation. We believe that bringing diverse perspectives together helps foster stronger outcomes. We are driven to wow our clients and business partners, improve our processes, hire the right people, and help them grow.

POSITION SUMMARY

Assist in project management and construction supervision efforts. Management and coordination of all submittal, cost control, scheduling, reporting, and document control activities at the job site during the construction period. Ensure client satisfaction is maintained.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Budget preliminary documents
• Distribute new or updated drawings and specifications
• Solicit bids/quotes
• Perform estimates and takeoffs
• Prepare and update project schedules as required
• Research drawing interpretations, problems, conflicts, interferences and errors
• Research, transmit and monitor RFIs
• Prepare a submittal log in accordance with the project schedule and specifications. Monitor and expedite submittals in accordance with the submittal log and project requirements. Follow through as required.
• Distribute, research, monitor, compile proposed Change Orders (C.O.), Architects Supplemental Instructions (ASI), etc. Submit to Supervisor for approval. Update contract documents with C.O., ASI, etc.
• Maintain tracking system to expedite construction materials and equipment
• Maintain and update status reports as required
• Generate punch list
• Attend and document project meetings
• Oversee general correspondence as required
• Manage closeout process. During course of project, aide in reviewing and verifying quantities and unit prices of subcontractor extra work orders.
• Perform additional assignments per Project Manager's or Superintendent's direction

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Four-year construction-related degree or equivalent combination of related experience and technical training (1-4 years)
• Working knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings, and specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to discipline
• Knowledge of Construction Management Software

COMPENSATION DETAILS

Salary Range: $65,000 - $100,000

Compensation for this role includes a base salary plus an annual discretionary bonus. Details on benefits will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Family: Non-Union