Project Engineer-Richmond Virginia

Nichols Contracting (NCI) is a family-owned and operated Construction and Contracting business headquartered in Columbia, MD with offices in Richmond, VA Venice, FL, Royal Palm Beach, FL, and Orange City, FL, and a team of 170 employees. NCI is a full-service general contractor focused on providing premier services in all aspects of the construction process, from concept to completion. We manage a broad range of commercial construction projects, including new construction, tenant fit outs and renovations. NCI services a diverse group of markets including federal, state, and local governments, as well as a variety of corporate and special industry organizations that require complex life safety and critical infrastructure needs.

 Nichols Contracting Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to support the delivery of construction projects through a combination of technical and administrative responsibilities. Working alongside project managers and superintendents, this role involves oversight in scheduling, cost control, subcontractor coordination, and general project administration. The Project Engineer may be assigned to specific project elements or multiple concurrent projects, ensuring consistent execution and support throughout.  The Project Engineer will be based in our Richmond, VA office, offering a dynamic opportunity for growth and hands-on experience across various facets of project execution. The ideal candidate must be flexible for travel within the DMV area. Duties to include but not limited to:

Essential Functions: 

• Assist in the development of the project plan as requested.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager(s) in purchasing activities including scoping and take-offs.
• Prepare and forward submittals. Confirm submittal complies with plans/specs.
• Support the development and updating of the project schedule and subcontractor detail schedules.
• Monitor and expedite material deliveries ensuring all deliveries conform with the project schedule.

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or a degree in a related discipline.
• Experience with a general contractor preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of scheduling, cost engineering, subcontract coordination, and general project administration.
• Familiarity reading drawings and specifications.
• Computer proficient, including Microsoft Office products.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Team player and reliable.
• Interest and passion for building and the industry.
• Solution oriented, problem solver with a “hands-on” and team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to handle multiple, demanding, and complex projects with competing priorities in a deadline driven environment in a timely manner with accurate results.
• Exceptional customer and client focus.
• Desire to be an active participant in their career and to express career goals.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Ability to independently ascend and descend stairs. 
• Ability to independently reach, twist and bend. 
• Ability to independently remain stationery for extended periods of time; and 
• Ability to independently lift up to 30 pounds when required by work assignment.