Summary

The Project Engineer shall perform all engineering related duties to assist the project manager and foreman to successfully complete the various types of projects performed by the production team. This includes preparation and administration of submittals and RFIs, document control measures for project drawings and specifications, coordinating field forces, subcontractors and material purchases. The Project Engineer must be a good communicator, must have a sound understanding of the workflow and possess a strong technical comprehension of the work.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Schedule the work with customers and coordinate work force.
• Review work with the project foreman on a daily basis and review daily reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Communicate verbally and in writing to initiate, respond to or document project issues and events.
• Inspect finished work for quality and final presentation; prepare a punch list if necessary and applicable.
• Follow up with customer during and after the job ensuring they are satisfied with the work that was performed.
• Work with field staff to ensure a safe work environment, prevent accidents, and reduce safety concerns.
• Provide feedback on the performance of field forces and support staff.
• Perform project start up tasks including submittal preparation, document control measures for project drawings and specifications, and administration measures for vendors, subcontractors, and clients.
• Track and schedule material orders from vendor to the job site.
• Compile needed information for field and subcontractor’s work force.
• Develop and process RFI’s.
• Review and approve invoices for materials, subcontractors, and labor based upon purchase orders and contracts.
• Communicate effectively with the client, our workforce, subcontractors and vendors in order to maintain project harmony to ensure timely project delivery.
• Motivate staff and field personnel to perform at the best.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in commercial construction.
• Able to read and understand plans and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of MS office suites as well as scheduling software.
• Able to work Monday-Friday with occasional evenings and weekends as needed. Must be able to be flexible with work schedule.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (experience may be substituted for education).
• Reliable Transportation – go to sites in Metro DC as assigned/needed (including Maryland and Virginia).
• Able to handle and prioritize multiple assignments effectively.
• Interface effectively, ethically and professionally with Pillar team members and subcontractors.
• Communicate effectively in English (aural, verbal, and written).
• Possess strong desire, willingness and ability to learn new tasks.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must report to work on time as required.
• Must be able to successfully pass a background and drug & alcohol screening.

Please email your resume to careers@pillarconstruction.com.

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