Project Engineer

Job Description

Salary:

Gibbs Construction is seeking a Project Engineer to join our team! We are looking for team players that are dedicated, organized, and effective.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Team Gibbs is a fun and dynamic group that aims to always do the right thing. We seek alignment with our industry partners through curiosity and clear communication. We are energetic and highly productive through a balanced approach to managing our time. Our sense of curiosity leads to continuous learning. Our team of builders have diverse backgrounds and are supported by great resources. We are committed to providing the tools, knowledge, and feedback to ensure that each employee develops as an individual and as a member of the organization.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Project Engineer (PE) is responsible for assisting the Project Manager and Superintendent with the administration of contracts to facilitate project completion. PE is the primary point of contact for the project team for quality control and document control. The PE assists the project manager (PM) in cost and schedule control; the PE assists the superintendent in safety control. PE liaises with the design team and owner to maintain clear paths of communication and a complete project record. In addition to active project responsibilities, the PE contributes to preconstruction efforts on prospective projects

Key Competencies:

Management of quality control

Preparation of submittal logs and schedules

Review of shop drawings and product submittals

Coordination of submittals between the various trades

Conduct preparatory meetings prior to the start of each trade contractors work

Facilitate and document initial inspections of each trade contractors work

Facilitate and document follow-up inspections of each trade contractors work

Facilitate testing, inspection and quality assurance requirements

Manage and document the punchlist process

Management of document control

Take, catalog, and store photo and video documentation of project progress

Prepare agendas and meeting minutes for all project meetings

Update, log and distribute all drawing and specification modifications

Assist the PM in the preparation of monthly reports

Prepare, submit, and receive approval of closeout documents

Cost control

Assist PM in administering the change management system

Distribute change documentation

Prepare takeoffs and develop anticipated budgets

Solicit pricing from subcontractors and vendors

Prepare change proposals

Schedule control

Assist PM and superintendent in managing the project schedule

Gather subcontractor input in establishing the baseline schedule

Coordinate the project schedule with anticipated fabrication and delivery times

Maintain logs and records

Status progress for schedule updates

Prepare, conduct and provide minutes on all coordination meetings

Assist superintendent in safety inspections and documentation

Preconstruction

Solicit prospective bidders

Prepare quantity takeoffs

Prepare constructability reviews

Plan site logistics and phasing plans

Prepare scope sheets and receive pricing

Tabulate bids and prepare post bid paperwork

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Bachelor of Science degree required, preferably in Construction Management, Engineering or Architecture

Zero to three years of experience and/or training in the construction field

Computer Skills

Proficient personal computer skills including e-mail, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Bluebeam, etc.

Knowledge of or experience with project management software, scheduling software, and estimating software

Gibbs Construction is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.