Job Description:

The Project Engineer is responsible for supporting the Operations Team with preconstruction and operational tasks. The Project Engineer will possess competency in the following areas to perform his/her role in a productive and safe manner:
Responsible for supporting the Operations Team with Preconstruction and Operational Tasks related to:

• Constructability / Coordination

• Takeoffs

• RFIs

• Administrative items

Accountable to Project Managers and Project Coordinator.

• Must complete tasks in a timely fashion. Upon assignment of task, deadline shall be set.

• Must communicate to PMs/PC if tasks cannot be completed by deadline.

• Must communicate if additional information is required to complete tasks in a complete fashion.

• Must be engaged and understand that they are a critical component of the workflow, if work is incomplete or incorrect, that the job schedule and budget will be affected.

PRIMARY RESPONSBILITIES

I. PRECONSTRUCTION

• Responsible for drawing & CAD review of the following:

• Column Lines (Architectural vs Structural) (PDF & CAD)

• Angles and Pivot points (Architectural vs Structural)

• General levels / Elevations (Architectural vs Structural)

• ADA Compliance

• Slab Edge (Architectural vs Structural)

• Column’s position (architectural vs structural)

• Responsible for creating following shop drawings:

• Construction / Control Joints

• CIP Stair Shops (for Layout purposes)

• Responsible for drafting 3D models for Coordination and Preconstruction use (as required)

• Responsible for performing standard takeoffs of Misc. Material items and providing to PM/Purchasing

II. OPERATIONS

• Responsible for receiving, drafting, submitting to GC, tracking, and uploading RFIs to PlanGrid

• Responsible for cross-training with Project Coordinator (Kayla)

• See secondary list for details.

SECONDARY RESPONSBILITIES

I. PRECONSTRUCTION

• SUBMITTAL LOG

o Update as responses come in and submittals go out

• SMARTSHEETS MANAGEMENT

• SUBMITTAL REGISTERS FOR ALL PROJECTS

o Update as needed

• LEED DOCUMENTATION

o Gather and submit to GC (preferably with misc. Materials submittal)

• CAD FILES

o Request and upload to server, send to vendors, etc.

• GET ACCESS FOR ANY GC PROGRAMS:

PROCORE, KAHUA, ETC

• BLACKWOOD EMPLOYEE CONTACT LIST IN SMARTSHEET

o Update as necessary

• BLACKWOOD VENDOR CONTACT LIST IN SMARTSHEET

o Update as necessary

• TAX EXEMPT CERTIFICATE

o Request and provide completed form to accounting

II. OPERATIONS

• DAILY REPORTS

o Save reports to server from PG

o Submit to GC daily or weekly

o Follow up with field crew to make sure reports are submitted on time

• PLANGRID MANAGEMENT

o Upload Drawings

o Upload RFI’S

o Upload Contract Documents : SPECS, ASI’S, BULLETINS, etc

o Create and manage tasks for pm or Field to review

o Maintain Project Documents – Update forms/templates as needed

o Provide Access for field workers or employees to projects as needed

• RFI’S

o CREATE / PACKAGE / SUBMIT / TRACK

• BREAKS AND INSPECTION REPORTS

o Save to project folders

FUTURE (SHARED) DELEGATION / BACKUP:

I. PRECONSTRUCTION

• CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE – Request, Submit, and Maintain (request yearly updated certs)

o Request from subcontractors/vendors

• OCIP/CCIP INSURANCES – Complete, Submit, and Maintain

• BONDS – Request and mail to GC

II. OPERATIONS

• ALL SUBMITTALS: Rebar, Concrete, Misc. Material, CJ layout, Formwork, Safety, etc.

o Package and submit – Submit via email or others program (VIA PROCORE, KAHUA, ETC)

o Track submittal responses – Forward to vendors as necessary

• CHANGE ORDERS

o Gather EWTS from PG

o Plug into COR template

o Submit to GC after PM review

o Add/Remove users

• EQUIPMENT RENTALS

o Order all rental reequipment (requests from the order form)

o Call equipment off rent when field is done

o Manage rental equipment log, pricing, and provide weekly to PM team and field

o Manage equipment PO log

o Check in with Foreman on status of equipment and call off rent as needed

• CURRENT JOB LIST / Foreman Assignments – Update as necessary

• VVF REPORTING – Submit Quarterly

Job Requirements:

The Project Engineer will possess the knowledge, skill and/or ability in the following areas essential to perform the functions of the position.
Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 2 years of experience or 6 years of construction related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language / Communication Skills:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents, technical procedures, and government regulations

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures

• Ability to communicate well with all levels of workers involved with the project

• Good listening skills

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, geometry, and trigonometry to practical situations

• Ability to analyze and compute mathematical differences from all stages of drawings from conceptual to final drawings including development of shop drawings.

• Ability to understand Cost Accounting.

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft software programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Basic understanding of construction software such as Primavera, Timberline.

• Ability to understand, customize and modify spreadsheets.

Physical Demands:

• Requires ability to maneuver in and out of job site trailers and various stages of job site terrains

• Frequently required to use hands to handle or feel

• Regularly required to sit, talk and listen

• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms

• Must have the ability to exert physical effort, handling average weight objects up to 15 pounds

Work Environment:

• Work is a combination of office and field environments involving various types of conditions encountered on the construction site

• Involves exposure to outside weather and job site conditions

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee this for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Employee-Owned company offering great Medical/Dental/401k/supplemental benefits packages.

EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled