Construction Project Engineer
JMT's Facilities-CM team is seeking a Construction Project Engineer to be responsible for assisting with: (1) providing construction project oversite using knowledge of general engineering and construction principles and practices to interpret, organize, coordinate, communicate and execute assignments with limited supervision, (2) ensuring work is performed and completed in accordance to the contract documents, and (3) providing support to other team members, and (4) other tasks as may be assigned by the Project Manager/Supervisor.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Assist with planning, scheduling and coordinating work throughout the various phases of the project. May be responsible for a portion of a large project or the entirety of a small to medium size project
- Read and interpret construction documents such as drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, testing and inspection reports, maps, aerial photography, topographical surveys and etc.
- Monitor project progress to ensure work is being provided in accordance with contract plans and specifications
- Prepare reports and logs such as inspector daily reports, cost to date, estimated cost to complete, submittals, RFI’s, etc.
- Assist with performing quantity surveys and take-offs from contract documents and actual work-in-place
- Assist with preparing construction cost budgets and estimates
- Assist in the preparation of engineering documents for advertisement and bidding activities
- Prepare and compile contract plans, specifications and estimates
- Manage project sub-consultants and in-house support disciplines
- Develop extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals
- Prepare proposals as required
- Attend various meetings, record and distribute meeting minutes
- Communicate and coordinate with team members to ensure project completion by the defined milestones and established quality guidelines
Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Required Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills
- Good organizational and time management skills
- Good attention to details with the ability to recognize discrepancies
- Strong work ethic. Willing to do what it takes to get the job done
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion (D&I)
- Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering, civil engineering, construction management, architecture or a related field from an accredited engineering, construction management or architecture program
- Zero to five years of experience in a construction related discipline
- Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or other professional certifications preferred
- Knowledge of CPM scheduling and experience with Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project is preferred
- Experience working with governmental agencies at the city, county and state levels preferred
- Knowledge of construction material testing and inspection requirements preferred
Working Conditions
Work is performed in both an office and field (construction) environment. Office to field time is approximately 25% to 75% respectively. Field work requires climbing, walking and standing at a construction site and may be outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 50 lbs.) may be required.
Job Competencies
- Attention-to-detail
- Analytical Thinking
- Dependability
- Planning and Organizing/Time Management
- Results Oriented
- Communication
- Client Focus
- Integrity & Ethics
JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.