Construction Project Engineer/Assistant Project Engineer

Overview Manage and supervise, at project level, Engineering and administrative policies, procedures, and functions. Collaborate with project Operations to ensure transfer of information is delivered, understood, and implemented. Duties Serve as key project Engineering resource with extensive and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of contract documents, including plans, specifications, and applicable codes. • Lead, supervise, and develop project Engineering employees and participate in hiring process, onboard and deliver timely performance feedback for direct reports, execute/contribute to performance appraisals during annual performance cycle, utilize talent management systems, and identify appropriate training to help with development needs. Establish, communicate, and maintain procedures with design professionals, consultants, owner and trade partners for information flow, approvals, meetings, reporting, and applications for payment. Work with Preconstruction and Purchasing in development of Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) or initial project budget and consult on project engineering specific project needs. Conduct thorough construction document reviews and examine documents for constructability and Quality Control (QC), raise concerns to attention of appropriate design professional and see through to resolution. Participate in preparation of various project studies, recommendations for materials and methods, and cost estimates. Develop trade partner Scope of Work (SOW) documents for bid packages, major material and equipment purchases and include in detailed contract items list. Prepare procurement schedule for trade partners and major material and equipment purchases to ensure timely buyouts and overall compliance with construction schedule. Prepare and manage project status and financial reports. Schedule, conduct, and document job meetings, owner-architect and coordination meetings. Manage trade partner change order process including review of estimates, negotiation of change orders, and obtain required owner approvals. Manage project close-out, including securing warranties, guarantees, acceptance of work, trade partner and vendor close, final payment, and records retention. Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned - Utilize software such as Bluebeam, Civil 3D, and Prolog for project documentation Skills -Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Construction or similar, and/or minimum of 6 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience Extensive experience in construction engineering principles and techniques Comprehensive knowledge of building construction materials, systems, market conditions, trade practices Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule Knowledge of accounting principles and cost control procedures Knowledge of estimating, construction costs, scheduling, purchasing, and engineering principles and techniques, various building systems Project management of competing demands, and meet established deadlines Professional verbal and written communication skills • Experience managing staff, able to provide direction, delegation, and performance feedback Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of applications Experience with continuous improvement methodologies Limited travel - Experience with software tools like Bluebeam, Civil 3D, and Prolog Job Type: Full-time Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) 2% match 401(k) matching Cell phone reimbursement Paid time off Schedule: 8 hour shift People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Education: Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: CONSTRUCTION Managemet: 3 years (Preferred) CONSTRUCTION Management: 3 years (Required) Ability to Commute: Chicago, IL (Required) Work Location: In person