Project Engineer

Job Description

Works-in-Progress Associates (WPA) is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to become an integral part of our team! This position will work with the Office of General Services (OGS) at Sagamore Children's Psychiatric Center in Dix Hills, NY. The candidate must have knowledge of RFI tracking, contract document review, forecast and cost scheduling, preparation of change order review, and the review of payments.

Minimum Requirements:

Baccalaureate Degree in engineering/architecture and/or construction related field from an accredited college or university.

Minimum of 8 years of full-time experience on larger projects valued above $10 million, with knowledge of RFI tracking, contract document review, forecast and cost scheduling, preparation of change order review, and the review of payments.

OSHA 30 certification is required.

A driver's license valid in New York State.

Demonstrated proficiency with all applicable software packages including but not limited to MS Windows; MS Office (including Project, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), and Adobe Acrobat.

Must be authorized to work in the United States

Must be willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations.

Skills:

Ability to build and strengthen long-lasting client relationships by providing reliable service and project solutions.

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all management levels. Must have excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Must have strong organizational and time management skills.

Must be able to adapt and prioritize, meeting deadlines, in a fast-paced environment.

Operate with a sense of urgency, quickly responding to clients.

Demonstrated leadership, responsiveness, and accountability.

Detail oriented with strong analytical skills.

Proactive and take initiative.

Company Description

WPA is a woman-owned Owner's Representative firm and we manage construction projects for mostly nonprofits including schools, hospitals, libraries, etc. in the New York City area. We have been in business for over 25 years and have completed well over 400 projects. We currently have somewhere between 40-50 employees.

Because we are a woman-owned firm we are on contracts with larger Construction Management firms such as LiRo, Hill International, Jacobs, Tectonic, Gilbane, etc. and we help them to meet their WBE goals. We provide Project Managers, Inspectors, Estimators, Office Engineers and so on. Currently we are on about 10-15 different contracts. Company Description

WPA is a woman-owned Owner's Representative firm and we manage construction projects for mostly nonprofits including schools, hospitals, libraries, etc. in the New York City area. We have been in business for over 25 years and have completed well over 400 projects. We currently have somewhere between 40-50 employees.

Because we are a woman-owned firm we are on contracts with larger Construction Management firms such as LiRo, Hill International, Jacobs, Tectonic, Gilbane, etc. and we help them to meet their WBE goals. We provide Project Managers, Inspectors, Estimators, Office Engineers and so on. Currently we are on about 10-15 different contracts.

Permanent