Oline Construction is growing their Fort Worth office, and is looking for several Project Engineers for a mixed-use ground up development project. This 9-figure project is going to change the skyline of downtown Fort Worth over the next 3 years!
The role of Project Engineer is to assist the Development & Construction teams with the planning and daily execution of the construction project. The Project Engineer is the link between office management, field activities, accounting, and project administration. The position is involved in pre-construction, estimating, material sourcing and procurement. The position will assist in the management of submittal processes, maintaining logs, schedules, budgets, and overall to facilitate a well-managed project, while maintaining project safety initiatives and the coordination of timely required materials delivery. The Project Engineer must be flexible and adaptable team-players, while being easygoing and possessing strong communication, task management and client service skills.
Duties and Responsibilities:
•Perform outreach to trade partners to promote project opportunities and generate interest in increasing bid package coverage, supplier and subcontractor selection, and buyout process.
•Perform project management responsibilities, such as: writing and administering Subcontract and Purchase Agreement exhibits; draft cost change requests, prepare cost forecasts, lead meetings & job walks, Q.C. coordination, etc.
•Participate in all aspects of the procurement process for assigned projects
•Participate in OAC meetings and prepare and distribute timely and accurate meeting minutes.
•Assist in bidder selection and scope of work descriptions and qualification for Client RFP’s and new projects.
•Estimating materials costs, labor costs, and other costs associated with the project.
•Assist the construction team in managing, processing and tracking of submittals, RFI’s, Change Order Requests (CORs), pricing change orders (COs) and subcontracts and logs.
•Assist in management of project permit process.
•Lead the document control process: Distribute electronic and paper plans, review and approve shop drawings and submittals, specifications, drawings, permits, etc. to appropriate parties and maintain the drawing revision logs.
•Monitor, measure, inspect and report scope on work put into place in the field.
•Support the Superintendents to generate and update Project Schedules as necessary including inserting confirmed materials lead-times.
•Problem solver and handles conflict resolution related to field activities. Initiate corrective action as warranted to achieve the project expectations and goals.
•Maintain project records including all current plans, specifications, submittals, construction change directives, change orders and closeout documentation in an organized fashion.
•Identify conflicts in construction progress and communicate them to the construction team for resolution.
•Complies with all safety policies and wear proper safety equipment at all times.
•Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, similar degree or relevant work experience.
•3+ years of relevant experience
•Preferred prior experience in the construction industry is desired, specifically multifamily construction projects.
•OSHA 30-Hour Construction required or can obtain.
•First Aid/CPR Certification required or can obtain.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
•Strong Leadership and team management skills.
•Proficient with technologies and applications used in business and on construction sites, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Project, SharePoint, & Outlook), and other current construction management software including AutoDesk Construction Cloud (AutoCAD, Build, ProEst, Takeoff, Assemble, BIM360), Primavera, Blue Beam, Procore, or similar.
•Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet project deadlines.
•Ability to maintain a high level of organization.
Qualifications
•Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience
•2-3 years of experience as a project coordinator, project engineer, or project manager (
entry-level applicants or new grads will be considered with equivalent years of work experience
)
•Strong experience in AutoCad and Microsoft Office Suite
•Familiarity with rules, regulations, best practices and performance standards