Project Field Engineer

Position Description: The Project Engineer assists the Project Manager and entire project team with-in the assigned scope of responsibility to obtain, evaluate, coordinate and distribute the information and authorizations required to construct the project on time, with-in budget and to the quality specified

Report to: Project Manager

Essential Duties and Responsibility:

• Maintain knowledge of all general contract and subcontract documents as well as the job estimate, and to see that all drawings and specifications properly relate to the estimate.
• Work within established procedures with owner, architect and engineers for obtaining information, approvals, and processing of shop drawings. Examine all drawings for suspected design deficiencies, impractical details, code violations, etc. and bring them to the attention of the Project Manager. Distribute information required for construction.
• Help prepare and distribute drawings, shop drawings, process schedules, etc.
• Schedule, expedite, examine, coordinate and obtain approval for shop drawings, samples, material lists, etc.
• Ensure that materials and equipment are released for fabrication or manufactured in time to meet construction schedule.
• Receive and distribute information on changes in the work, prepare an independent estimate for all parts of the work. Obtain and check estimates for the changes from subcontractors.
• Help prepare requisitions for subcontracts. Obtain adequate information for purchasing and otherwise assist the Project Manager and entire team by clearing questions for bidders, reviewing the bid analyses, and obtaining approvals of awards.
• To work with the Superintendent in obtaining the necessary permits required for the building construction. Verify that subcontractors obtain their required permits.
• Assist in processing regular reports required for the project, the Owner, and associated Agencies.
• Assist in record keeping, reporting, submissions and filing of required documents and company procedures.
• Tracking of information and documents and follow up with contractors and vendors.
• Assemble and prepare final records for the project.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associates/Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent or relevant experience a plus but not a requirement.
• 5-10 years of experience in General contracting / construction management, experience in various aspects of construction (estimating, bidding, preparing and administering contracts, scheduling, cost control, etc.) is a plus.
• Proficiency with computer software including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. is required.
• Experience with other computer software (AutoCAD, Microsoft Projects, Prolog (or other project management software packages) P3 or P6, Timberline, etc.) is preferred but not required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to read and interpret construction drawings and technical specifications.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license or other proper/official/valid form of ID (e.g., U.S. Passport; NYS Non-Driver ID issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles).
• Travel and overtime work will be required.

Training:

• Barr & Barr will provide all relevant and required OSHA, Safety and site specific training for its employees and staff.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How many years of commercial construction experience do you have?
• How many years of construction field engineering experience do you have?

Work Location: In person