Construction Project Engineer

Job Description

Benchmark Contracting, DBA Cobblestone Construction, is a General Contracting company with more than 20 years of experience building state, federal, and private projects. With a reputation for honesty, integrity, and safety at the highest standards, we are searching for a Project Engineer who brings those same ideals to every workday.

Responsibilities Include:

Provide project managers and superintendents with administrative resources as directed

Assist the project managers in creating and distributing project schedule baseline and updates as well as short-term 3 weeks look ahead schedules

Assist in the preparation and distribution of subcontract agreements and proposals/change order checklist

Create, manage, and track all documents (i.e., RFI, COR, RFP, CO, submittals, drawings, and correspondence) between offices, from field to the architect and to the project manager

Coordinate, monitor, follow up and review for accuracy all contract requirements (i.e., insurance certificates, bonds, executed subcontract agreements, change orders, request for proposals, and the like.)

Maintain control, compile, organize, analyze and update project-related documentation and responsible party (i.e., submittals, request for information, change orders)

Coordinates and maintains inspection documentation for the project, especially risk issues and change orders that could impact cost and/or time

Comprehensively understand plans, project drawings, specifications, subcontract agreements and execution of these documents (i.e., general construction activity flow)

Prepare all certified payroll reports. Task will include accumulation of subcontractor reports and ensuring they coincide with daily reports. Each report will be reviewed for accuracy, presented to project manager for approval, and then submitted to owners

Attend owner meetings on Project Manager’s behalf as requested and prepare minutes

Maintain high level of customer service and interaction with sub-contractors

Comprehensively understand appropriate building codes or regulations

Troubleshoot complex issues related to change orders and pay applications

Mentor PA’s (I and II) on core responsibilities and work closely on assigned projects

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein

Required Skills:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management OR any engineering-related discipline is required and 5 years of experience as field construction project engineer

The ideal candidate should be a fast learner that is willing to take it upon his or herself to create an immediate impact within the company is expected

Broad understanding of construction field work, especially tenant improvements and renovations

Extensive knowledge and experience with construction contracts, drawings, federal, state, county, and city regulations.

Knowledgeable in all Microsoft Applications (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook)

Knowledgeable in Procore and Primavera P6 or ability to use specialized construction software for collaboration is a plus

Ability to maintain contract files and documents with great detail

Experience with mechanics liens, stop notices, legal issues related to construction contracting

Leadership skill, time management and analytical skills

Must have effective communication skills

Self-starter with tact, judgment, and a highly developed sense of responsibilityCompany Description

Cobblestone Construction is a dynamic general contracting firm with expertise in design/build, ground up construction, tenant improvement, and comprehensive rehabilitation/renovation in industrial and commercial construction for both the public and private markets. With a team representing more than 200 years of building experience, we continue to grow and expand our portfolio of noteworthy projects and take pride in each and every endeavor. Take a moment to get to know us:

Full-time