Project Engineer - Construction jobs in Columbus, OH

Title: Project Engineer                                                  

Position Summary:   
Provide technical support to the company supervisors and the trades to ensure construction work complies with all standards, codes, and specification.

 A Project Engineer receives moderate day-to-day supervision from the Project Manager. In

this role the PE is familiar with his/her responsibilities and can perform them accurately and in

compliance with Company values and standards. The associate and Project Manager, along with

Project Executive, will meet regularly to review development to ensure progress is being

made and goals are being reached.

Essential functions and responsibilities:

Safety

• Assists in running OHAs

• Assists in establishing scope review checklists for subcontract purchasing
• Coordinates subcontractors and trade superintendents
• Creates project critical path schedules
• Assists project team with long term projections
• Completes schedule analysis

• Writes Requests for Information (RFIs)
• Researches and resolves design conflicts, omissions, and errors
• Recognizes and documents scope change discovery, research, identification, and
• estimating
• Represents the company in meetings with the owner and subcontractors

• Gathers information required for pricing
• Estimates change order items
• Understands owner contracts
• Analyzes cost management reports
• Provides feedback to project team regarding cost management reports
• Reviews and approves subcontractor pay applications
• Assists in developing owner pay applications

Other tasks/duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to understand and interpret safety laws and company policies/standards.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and other technical drawing and documents.
• Knowledge of assigned discipline, project engineering and cost control, plus ability to

interpret computerized cost data and systems essential to construction.

SAFETY POLICIES AND PRACTICES:

The associate in this role must be knowledgeable about and follow the company’s safety policies and procedures as described in the company safety manual.

certificates licenses and registrations:

Must have valid driver's license and a good driving record.   

LEED AP, BD C

education and experience:

Possess a 4-year Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management or equivalent combinations of technical training and experience.  The PE averages between 2 and 6 years of experience with project cost accounting, controls and/or engineering experience related to similar facility construction.

Working environment and physical activities:

An approximate breakdown is: 75% of duties are performed in a temperature controlled, fluorescent-lighted environment.  25% of duties are performed in weather dependent, natural lighting construction work site environment.  Approximately 30% of time is spent walking or standing, 10 % of time is spent bending, kneeling, or stooping, and 60% of the time is spent sitting.  About 75% of time spent sitting is spent working with a computer (25% with word processing, 25% with Viewpoint, and 50% with spreadsheet programs).  50% of the workday is spent working with management and associates.  15% of the workday is spent working with outside sources.  35% of the time is spent solving problems for management and associates.  Others impose 90% of deadlines and 10% are self-imposed.  Some lifting between 0 –20 lbs. is required.

Core Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, the Project Engineer must demonstrate the following:

• Integrity –Adheres to high ethical standards. Helps to maintain the company's reputation. Uses discretion in handling confidential information.
• Accountability –Takes responsibility for own mistakes and works to correct them.  Is able to meet required deadlines.
• Adaptability –Adapts quickly to change. Copes with the pressure of time, responsibility and work load effectively.
• Execution – Delivers on commitments in a timely, efficient and cost effective manner to ensure results are achieved.
• Quality – Work is professional, accurate, complete, and shows attention to detail.  Work is completed in a timely manner.
• Passion – Shows positive energy.
• Communications – Keeps manager and others informed of important work related items.
• Teamwork – Maintains good working relationships with others at all levels within the organization.

Benefits:
CK Construction offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and a 401K plan.

CK Construction is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.