Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Company Name: Baker Concrete Construction, Inc

Location:

Charleston, SC, US, 29418

Req ID : 5502

Travel: Up to 25%

Number of Openings: 1

Achieve more in your career with the nation’s leading specialty concrete contractor. At Baker Construction, you’ll be part of a team that prioritizes people, invests in their development, and offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. In this role, you’ll be integral to building the future of our country and our company. You’ll collaborate across diverse teams, have a hand in significant projects, and dive headfirst into complex challenges with the best in the industry. If you are driven to do more and have the grit to follow through, you’ll have everything you need to define your career on your terms.

Make a meaningful impact with a team that values ambition and rewards initiative. Apply today and be more with Baker.

Summary

The Project Engineer supports field activities and spends a majority of time working with the Project Manager supporting project administration on multiple small projects, or one medium to large-size projects. Activities include managing the job transition process; and supporting the management of cost and schedule, constructability, technical evaluations, quality, safety, work planning, procurement, contract management, regulatory compliance, etc.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Project Engineer will possess competency in the following areas in order to perform his/her role in a safe, productive, and effective manner. Note that the areas listed are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by co-workers assigned to this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

Generates and obtains approvals of monthly billing and earned values

Develops and manages the project schedule on small or mid-sized projects

Analyzes targets and goals, job cost summaries, and other reports

Alerts the Superintendent and Project Manager of project impact relating to resource management, crew make-up/size, etc.

Generates and obtains approval of the initial budget and subsequent updates, and reviews weekly job cost summaries and advises the Project Manager

Generates estimates of change orders and may interface with pre-construction on original bids

Collaborates with pre-construction and the project team to manage the job transition process, communicate project requirements, and develop the initial procurement plans, budgets, etc.

Generates material quantity take-offs, scoping documents, terms and conditions, delivery, etc. as applicable to support the procurement process

Generates requests for proposal(s), solicits and reviews quotations, and recommends a procurement decision to Project Manager

Prepares field purchase orders for standard purchase packages, and generates and obtains approval of Major Purchase Orders

Gathers and roughs-in monthly financial reports, and participates in the project financial reviews

Works with the Project Manager to approve and code project invoices

Generates and obtains approval of technical records such as constructability reports, RFIs, inspection records, work packages and deviation reports

Coordinates with the Superintendent, Field Project Engineer, and Line and Grade to generate required as-built records

Manages work package closure, punch lists, and project turnover process and approves pre- and post-pour checklists

Collects necessary documentation to identify and determine impact of potential contract changes, disputes, and claims

Leads LEAN/SQP committee and identifies improvement opportunities

Ensures all subcontractors are in compliance with terms of subcontracts, generates, and obtains approval on impact notices as needed

Reviews and confirms reports documenting compliance (Company and subcontractors) with prevailing wage, workforce utilization, MBE/SBE participation, etc., and advises the Project Manager of issues

Interfaces with Safety and Risk Management in establishing clinics, managing first report of injuries, and assisting with co-worker case management

Follows Company Recruitment and Hiring Guidelines

May conduct new-hire orientation and process E-Verify (must be certified)

May coordinate tracking and completion of training requirements with project management

Requirements

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

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

The following competencies are needed to successfully perform this job:

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

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 drawingsAbility to understand Cost Accounting

Basic understanding of construction software such as Primavera, Timberline, Vista and the like

Ability to understand, customize and modify spreadsheets

Ability to direct work and evaluate strengths and weaknesses of co-workers

Ability to work in a team environment

Ability to define problems, collect information, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Ability to develop construction schedule via the critical path method

Ability to understand contracts, specifications, drawings, and scope of work

Ability to be proactive in maximizing our return on investment at all time

At Baker Construction, we welcome those who are driven to make things happen. Your tenacity will be rewarded with great pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities to make your mark. This is an opportunity to own your future while working alongside co-workers who are united in our purpose to build better structures and better lives. Go further with an industry leader that puts people first, honors its word, and has the grit to achieve greatness.

Baker is an EOE Disability/Veterans Employer.

Applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation for any or part of the application process may make their requests known by emailing hrtech@sharedservices.cc or calling 1-513-539-4000 and asking for HR.