Project Engineer

Company: LeChase Construction Services, LLC
Location: Binghamton
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY: Assist the Project Manager & Superintendent with Requests for Information, Requests for Proposal, Change Management, Submittals, updating Project Schedule, tracking of material or equipment deliveries, manpower, weekly progress meetings and significant scope or field changes. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Administer the efforts of Project Teams in strict accordance with the contract documents, company policies, Owner/Contractor contract, construction schedule and the level of EXCELLENCE, characteristic with LeChase Construction's Corporate Mission and Vision Statements. 2. Maintain a change log which will track all cost changes to the project. 3. Study and become completely familiar with the contract documents, project drawings, specifications, schedules including all Mechanical, Electrical and special technical specification sections i.e., Food Service, Vertical Transportation, etc. 4. Receive all Architectural Design Request for Pricing "RFP's" documents including drawings and sketches and create file folders for each issue. Determine who and how RFP impacts and issue request for pricing to associated subcontractors and vendors. 5. Upon subcontractor return of costed RFP it is the Project Engineer's responsibility to review to assure proper scope and pricing. 6. Review and confirm subcontract pricing for a change in scope is accurate and fair. 7. Report to the team at weekly or bi-weekly meetings status of change issues currently open, and open Request for Information "RFI" documents, open submittals, long lead items, etc. 8. Receive and process Request for Information "RFI" questions from subcontractors and vendors to the Architectural and Engineering design team. Solve any technical questions first if possible prior to issuance to Design team. Upon return of RFI, review response and if acceptable return to generating subcontractor or vendor. 9. Create and maintain a Design team sketch log and file for field teams review. 10. Update project contract documents with pre-bid addendums and post bid modifications to ensure all drawings and specifications are up to date with the most recent changes. 11. Upon receipt of all priced RFP's from the Subcontractor/Vendors for each Change in scope complete a detailed review and forward findings to project team. 12. Track status of submitted change orders to ensure approvals of all changes are completed before any work begins. 13. When approval of a Change Order is accomplished work with Project Manager to have all change orders written to subcontractors and/or vendors. 14. Develop, coordinate and implement value engineering concepts, techniques to maximize job site efficiencies. 15. Provide CPM scheduling if required for specific projects including weekly updates. Incorporate the three week superintendent's schedule into updates as it applies. 16. Assist with weekly progress project management and superintendents meetings. 17. Review the approved door, frame and hardware schedules for completeness for all area's of scope. (i.e., swing, throat size's, door finish, etc.) 18. Inform the Project Manager and/or director of any significant scope changes required. 19. Maintain excellent working relations with owners, their representatives, architects and engineers. Remember that you represent and are the Company to these important people. Pursue and obtain repeat business through complete customer satisfaction. 20. Follow, enforce and adhere to the requirements of the General Responsibilities, Company Manuals and Policies. 21. Cooperate with company advisors, professionals, trade consultants and other company experts. 22. Pursue self-improvement through continuing educational opportunities and outside reading to improve leadership skills. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. High school diploma & OSHA 30 training required. Vocational and/or college diploma desirable. Technical, mechanical, electrical, and communication knowledge desirable. 2. Knowledge of: -- Basic knowledge of safety policies and procedures -- English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, punctuation and technical writing -- Computer applications related to the work -- Office equipment -- Recordkeeping principles and procedures 3. Ability to: -- Plan, organize and carry out assignments from project team with minimal direction -- Read and understand Construction Specifications and Plans -- Work with project teams, owners and subcontractors Established in 1944, LeChase prides itself on offering the capabilities of a large firm while maintaining the personalized service of a small firm. Today, the company ranks among the nation's top contractors - providing general construction and construction management services in a wide range of industries and on projects of all sizes. With a team of more than 750 talented professionals striving to deliver excellence, the firm has earned a reputation for quality, safety and integrity. In addition to serving customers from its operations across New York State and in North Carolina, LeChase can provide resources to meet the unique needs of clients no matter where they are located. LeChase is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind during the hiring process, including but not limited to discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, protected Veteran status, nationality, religion, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other non-merit-based factor. Job Requirements:* Manage project teams performing design engineering, procurement, and construction project management* Maintain project documentation for project planning* Develop the project engineering plan* Perform other project engineering and project management related duties* Maintain project schedule by monitoring project progress* Conduct construction and project installation* Develop project objectives and project scope* Manage intermediate engineering project teams* Provide training on capital project management and engineering design* Coordinate project design and development of construction documents* Support initiatives with capital project engineering* Manage campus electrical engineering projects and other construction projects* Supervise construction and commissioning of engineering projects* Coordinate construction phase of project* Maintain project design and commissioning documentation* Manage engineering and project records* Manage projects from early conceptual engineering through project completion* Work with outside engineering firms for assistance in engineering design, project management and project facilitation* Perform preliminary process engineering/design work* Recommend advantageous changes to the project team leader or project engineerSDL2017

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