Project Engineer (Assistant Project Manager)

Job Summary:

The Project Engineer assists the Project Manager in ensuring the project is completed on time, within budget, and on schedule and administrative duties.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Follows Mission, Vision, Values


• Assists with project startup


• Responsible for all information in the supervisor folder


• Travels to jobsites


• Recommends and/or analyzes material, equipment, and practices used in the project


• Collaborates to create a strategic action plan and cost estimates of materials, time, labor, and other resources required to complete the job


• Assesses the competence, capabilities, resources, and financial status of vendors


• Supports on-site Project Managers and Superintendents with administrative/field tasks


• Updates all logs including change order, gravel and concrete logs


• Performs all activities required in the change order


• Assists with closeouts goals, problem solving, logistical needs, and resource planning


• Creates comparison worksheets and gathers material quotes


• Tracks and invoices specialty equipment to appropriate cost code


• Accurately codes project invoices


• Assists Superintendent obtain all required documentation including certificates, lien wavers, disclaimers, warrantees, etc.


• Performs other related duties as assigned/needed up to and including all laborer duties

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Effective presentation skills


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Excellent budgeting and cost containment skills


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail


• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel


• Proficient with ProContractor and Blue-Beam


• Excellent understanding of construction drawings


• Excellent math skills

Education and Experience:

• 4-year college degree in construction management or equivalent job experience


• Valid drivers license or State ID


• CPR and First Aid (Thompson will train)

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to kneel, crouch, balance, climb, and crawl


• Must be able to traverse different types of worksites and bend, climb, stretch, and reach


• Must be able to exert physical effort, handling average weight objects up to 50 pounds


• Must be able to work in a variety of environments including but not limited to concrete, dirt, fumes, and loud noise levels


• Must be able to work long hours and Saturdays when needed

Required Tools:

• Tape measure


• Boots


• Hammer


• Complete tool belt