Construction Project Engineer

Job DescriptionJob Description

Position Overview

• The HST Project Engineer (PE) is an integral team member responsible for teaming with a Project Manager (PM) and Project Superintendent (PS) to provide excellent client service and consistently deliver project success.
• The HST PE will provide best in class construction services to partners within commercial real estate community, which include tenants, architects, construction managers and building owners.
• An HST PE is expected to collaborate with multiple HST team members to streamline business processes, improve project efficiency, and foster an enjoyable work environment.
• Everyone at HST is responsible for promoting the company core values:
  • Client Focused Service
  • Team Oriented Approach
  • Integrity
  • Safety
  • Community Involvement
  • Balance – Have Fun!

Specific Roles and Responsibilities: The PE will work with the PM and PS to take ownership and implementation of the following:

• Project Administration & Communication
  • Act as “information hub” - maintain open dialog with the PM and PS; provide necessary and requested support to team members
  • Submittal processing and documentation – Weekly/daily updates to submittal log and provide consistent subcontractor correspondence and follow up
  • Identification of key schedule dates and durations to maintain project schedules
  • Assisting and processing subcontract and change order documents
• Customer Service and Satisfaction
  • Client and architect follow up/responses – preparing weekly project meeting minutes and preparation of Requests for Information (RFI)
  • Complete weekly/daily site check-ins
  • Monitor and track project quality control metrics and activities on a regular basis
• Estimating
  • Assist with RFP response process and bid proposals
  • Drawing and project document review
  • Determine project schedule duration
  • Determining scope and quantity take off for HST self-performed work
  • Define subcontractor and material scope requirements
  • Evaluate and qualify subcontractor and supplier quotes
  • Change request tracking and estimating
• Pre-Construction Activities & Cost Management
  • Request, review, and process subcontractor change orders
  • Assist PM to manage and negotiate the Subcontracting and Material Procurement process
• Contract Terms and Project Financial Management:
  • Assist PM to understand and implement the Owner Contract terms
  • Collaborate with HST Site Superintendent to ensure project budgets are adequately managed to meet or better estimates
  • Assist PM to manage and negotiate the Subcontracting and Material Procurement process
• Project Closeout
  • In coordination with PS, create project punch list documents and ensure efficient punch list completion
  • Implement and manage project close out plan; provide client with proper close out documentation to include O&M Manual, LEED documentation, and other client requested information

Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Organized, prepared, & detail oriented
• Proactive self-starter and innate sense of urgency
• Efficient multi-tasker; ability to effectively prioritize against deadline constraints
• Independent worker but can accept necessary guidance and instruction
• Solutions oriented and creative problem solver
• Positive attitude and eager to learn
• Interest in construction and construction management

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience working in construction projects, tenant improvements
• General comprehension of plans and specifications associated with project documents
• Must be proficient in Office 365 suite and have working knowledge of Microsoft Project
• Basic understanding of construction software such as Trimble ProjectSight (or similar) and BlueBeam
• (4) Year College Degree
• Experience in any project team role, meeting deadlines, simultaneous projects

Generous compensation is based on individual skill and experience level and will be determined upon a job offer being extended

Company DescriptionHST Construction was founded in 2007 focusing on tenant improvement projects in the Greater Puget Sound. We have developed and maintained an excellent reputation in the commercial real estate community through a partnership approach with clients, architects and vendors. HST's team is united in providing the best client experience possible while delivering complex projects on a fast track.Company DescriptionHST Construction was founded in 2007 focusing on tenant improvement projects in the Greater Puget Sound. We have developed and maintained an excellent reputation in the commercial real estate community through a partnership approach with clients, architects and vendors. HST's team is united in providing the best client experience possible while delivering complex projects on a fast track.