Job Description
Overview:
As a Project Engineer I, you will play a key role in supporting the Production Team by coordinating all stakeholders involved in the construction process. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will assist Site Managers and/or Site Superintendents with the day-to-day management of residential construction projects, ensuring efficiency, communication, and foresight in all tasks. The ideal candidate is proactive, able to multitask, and thrives in high-pressure environments.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Project Coordination:
- Support the Site Managers/Superintendents in coordinating all phases of construction, ensuring seamless communication and execution.
- Assist in setting up job sites, ensuring proper signage, safety equipment, and overall readiness for the construction process.
- Oversee project storage and manage the security camera system, including coordinating with the Marketing on timelapse cameras.
2. Documentation and Administration:
- Create and maintain field binders for the Site Managers/Superintendents.
- Assist in preparing meeting agendas and taking minutes for project-related meetings.
- Manage the processing of change orders, purchase orders, and other project-related administrative tasks as directed by the Site Managers/Superintendents.
- Assist in the coordination of client-supplied items, ensuring timely procurement through Fohlio.
- Set up new subcontractors in BuilderTrend and handle subcontractor onboarding.
3. Scheduling and Communication:
- Coordinate key project phases with the Marketing Team, including Matterport scans at specific stages (before demo, radiant flooring, before insulation, before client handoff).
- Work with the Marketing Team to send neighborhood notification letters before starting new projects.
- Assist Site Managers/Superintendents with project punch lists and warranty walks to ensure client satisfaction and project completion.
4. Field Support:
- Ensure the job site is set up with all necessary tools, signage, and safety equipment.
- Coordinate on-site activities and provide support to Site Managers/Superintendents as needed.
- Manage on-site logistics and assist in maintaining project timelines and schedules.
5. Change Management:
- Assist Site Managers/Superintendents in processing and managing change orders.
- Ensure change orders are documented, tracked, and integrated into project plans and timelines as needed.
Qualifications:
- Education: Degree in Engineering preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in construction.
- Skills:
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
- Proficiency in construction management platforms such as BuilderTrend and Fohlio is a plus.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks concurrently.
- Familiarity with PlanGrid and Bluebeam a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
Physical Requirements:
- Able to work on-site under various conditions, including exposure to weather, deconstruction, excavation, and structural phases.
- Ability to safely navigate construction sites, including ascending/descending stairs and ladders.
- Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. safely.
Career Opportunities:
- Opportunity to work on diverse residential construction projects with room for growth and leadership development.
- Exposure to cutting-edge construction technologies and project management practices.