Project Engineer - Construction jobs in Kentucky

Project Engineer (PE)

Effective: 09/2021

Overview

The Project Engineer (PE) will transition into two roles, a Field Engineer and Office Engineer. The Project (field) Engineer will be responsible for assisting the Superintendent and QA/QC Superintendent with all field document controls, along with any quality concerns. The Project (field) Engineer will work in the field for a minimum of 6 to 12 months before transitioning to the second part of the role, a Project (Office) Engineer, serving as an assistant project manager in training.

Responsibilities

• Field Document Controls
• Submittal Constructability Review
• Assist Superintendents with project layout and jobsite related duties
• Review and understand all contract requirements
• Assist in developing schedules when needed
• Monitor, maintain, and update schedules with help from Superintendents
• Schedule and attend meetings
• Prepare and maintain submittal logs
• Assist PMs with the development of SOVs
• Close communication between Superintendents and Project Team
• Attend, prepare, and distribute field meeting notes
• Create and maintain RFI logs
• Assist in maintain “As-Built Plans & Specifications”
• Contract modifications
• Solicit detailed, itemized Trade Partner Change Proposal Estimates
• Prepare Valiant Change Proposal Estimates and Change Proposals per Owner’s RFP’s, for review with PM
• Issue and rack all subcontract change order, P.O modifications, as well as Prime Contract modifications
• Final inspection/ substantial completion
• Submit request to owner
• Create and distribute punch list
• Verify punch list completion with Superintendent
• Project team support – resources and materials
• Administration of subcontracts, punch orders, RFIs – maintenance of logs
• Review subcontractor / vendor payment application
• Assist PM in managing the project closeout process and close-out document requirements
• Perform other administrative, financial and clerical duties as necessary to support the project

Accountability Chart

• Document controls
• Assist with project layout
• Attend, prepare and distribute meeting minutes
• Provide support to the project team
• Execute punch list creation, verification, and completion

Required Education and Experience

• 4-year degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Previous experience in construction management or other related fields

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequently required to stand, walk, or sit
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Continually required to talk / listen
• Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard
• Occasionally required to lift/push/carry items less than 25 pounds

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The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be constructed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to ensure individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Valiant is a DRUG-FREE Workplace. An offer of employment is conditioned upon successfully passing a drug screening test and background check. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, place of birth, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or protected veteran status. EOE/Minorities/Female/ Vet/ Disabled Employer