Life Sciences/ Higher Education Project Engineer

Life Sciences/ Higher Education Project Engineer

We are searching for an experienced Life Sciences/ Higher Education Project Engineer at our Tarlton HQ facility.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

MAJOR GOALS AND PURPOSE

The Project Engineer will partner with Project Management personnel to plan, direct, and coordinate construction activities to ensure a profitable, well-constructed, safe project is delivered.

ESSENTIAL ACTIVITIES

-Be familiar with all aspects of project documents and subcontractors' scope of work to effectively understand project scope.

-Review, submit, and follow-up shop drawing submittals in a timely fashion to ensure conformance to the contract documents and specifications.

-Partner with superintendent to expedite material deliveries, quality, safety, and cleanliness of project sites.

-Provide oversight of subcontractors to ensure workmanship complies with the project specifications.

-Review project for activities completed and update units completed into tracking software.

-Review progress of schedule, production, and cost with project team to ensure project milestones are maintained.

-Work with project team to identify upcoming manpower needs. Help to communicate these needs to the workforce manager to ensure a seamless flow of on-site activities.

-Assist in the coordination of construction activities; monitor and advise project manager of variances in job costs.

-Develop and update the project schedule.

-Review, code, and approve invoices in a timely fashion.

-Prepare quantity take-off for vertical concrete projects. Participate in Corporate estimating activities as assigned.

-Solicit material and equipment quotations and prepare requisitions for approval.

-Complete as-built drawings, O&M's, warranties, etc., for project closeout.

-Assist Project Manager in the development of the project cash forecast.

-Various other duties that may be assigned by the company.

Required Qualifications:

BEHAVIORAL TRAITS, ATTITUDES, AND SKILLS REQUIRED

-Must have the ability to make good decisions based on good analysis of relative factors.

-Must be able to communicate effectively.

-Must be able to deal with frustration and job pressures.

-Must have the ability to perform task-oriented functions.

-Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

-Excellent interpersonal skills.

-Strong customer orientation.

-Able to organize and manage multiple priorities.

-Strong team player and strong work ethic.

-Takes initiative and can work independently with minimal oversight.

PREREQUISITES (i.e., Education, Experience)

-Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering related field is required.

-One to two years of construction experience is desired.

-Must be able to read and interpret construction drawings and documents.

Non-Exempt

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.