Project Engineer

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Position Summary The role of the Project Engineer includes handling all project submittals including Request for Information (RFI) and shop drawings, reviewing contract documents, ensuring documentation of both internal and external communication, assisting the Project Manager, and providing customer service to project stakeholders.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare & execute requests for information
• Analyze & summarize key components of contract documents:
  • Design plans
  • Special Provisions/Standard Specifications
  • Scope of work
• Maintain logs of shop drawings, transmittals, RFIs, and designs and distribute to appropriate parties
• Assist Project Manager in identifying any changes to the design plans and communicate changes to appropriate parties
• Compile and distribute project information sheets
• Maintain communication with Detailers
• Manage and monitor all project submittals, shop drawing status and issues
• Review all shop drawings for conformance with contract documents, relevant specifications and codes, and Veritas Steel standards
• Manage all drawing revisions and document control throughout the project
• Monitor fabrication and shipping schedule Assist Project Manager and VP of Estimating & Project Management
• Assist in identifying problems and develop alternative solutions
• Work closely with Production Management, Scheduling, and Purchasing personnel to establish final sequencing of job and ensure material and state specifications are confirmed

Work Relationships and Scope

• Report directly to the Director of Program Management
• Work closely with Detailers, Project Managers, other Project Coordinators, Production, Purchasing, Estimating, and Quality Control
• Have regular daily contact with external Detailers, customers, and various subcontractors, vendors, etc

Measures of Performance

• Fully supportive of Veritas Steel’s Values and Principles
• On-time delivery of position’s Principal Duties and Responsibilities
• Proper project planning and communication
• Quality, accuracy, thoroughness, reliability of work performed
• Customer satisfaction with project quality and delivery
• Audits by state and federal agencies

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough understanding of design plans, blueprints, and industry standards
• Strong sense of purpose and urgency with demonstrated leadership skills
• Commitment to quality and safe working practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Eager to analyze complex problems and generate solutions
• Able to deftly coordinate the myriad of details that are involved in steel bridge fabrication
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills with customers in both pleasant and unpleasant situations
• Work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Able to travel to visit fabrication plants and project job sites
• Must conduct business honestly, ethically, and fairly with respect for all

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Associates degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or Business Administration or relevant experience
• Experience in steel fabrication/construction or civil/highway construction is desired
• Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Tekla EPM and project management software desired