Overview
The Project Engineer, or project manager-in-training, is responsible for assisting the Project Manager and Superintendent in all aspects of the day-to-day management of a construction project.
This position will participate in all activities required to source, pursue and build a project including cost estimation, contract administration, schedule management and risk-quality management.
In Brinkmann’s concept-to-completion business model, Project Engineers enjoy a high-level of responsibility and accelerated career path to project management.
Duties include but are not limited to :
Responsibilities
- Identify and pursue new business development opportunities including maintaining positive client relationships to leverage future repeat business
- Prepare full cost estimates including quantity take-offs and pricing
- Participate in bid solicitation, bid package preparation and analysis
- Assist in preparation of general contract and subcontract administration
- Prepare permit applications
- Maintain updated construction documents including as-builts
- Manage and process shop drawings and submittals
- Coordinate material and equipment procurement and expediting
- Facilitate the RFI process
- Document project coordination meetings for distribution
- Monitor project schedules to ensure adherence to key dates
- Initiate, review and negotiate change orders
- Oversee entire close-out process including creation and completion of punch list
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (i.e. civil, architectural, or construction), construction management or related field
- 0-2 years' experience in the construction industry
- Ability to travel / temporarily relocate for job assignments
- Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedules
- Ability to understand and solve complex challenges in order to present alternative solutions
- Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
- Proficiency with computer applications including Microsoft Office
- Key success factors include passion for the industry, self-motivated, strong work ethic, time management, organized, detail-oriented and creative
- Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future
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