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About the Role

The Project Engineer serves as the day-to-day coordinator, administrator, and liaison between the client, Project Manager, Project Superintendent, and subcontractors to ensure the construction project proceeds safely, accurately, and smoothly. This role has delegated responsibility for elements of a construction project from inception to closeout, including document control, submittal management, RFI management, procurement, change order management, contracts administration, issue resolution, safety auditing, and field coordination support. A successful Project Engineer must be detail-oriented, innovative, creative, proactive, and adept at managing and resolving conflict, while also collaborating effectively with team members and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Maintain job files (RFIs, specifications, addenda, construction documents, etc.) in both hard copy and digital formats.
Prepare, review, and distribute RFIs, submittals, and other contract documents in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with contract documents.
Procure and monitor the delivery of all needed materials, ensuring optimum prices, quality, and conformance to specifications.
Execute the project within established financial boundaries.
Support the Project Superintendent in schedule development and management, ensuring project construction aligns with the contract schedule.
Ensure subcontracts and purchase orders are executed and properly administered.
Ensure subcontractor insurance is in place, compliant, and current.
Provide clear definitions of scope responsibility to subcontractors and vendors.
Ensure all phases of work are procured and subcontracted.
Review and approve subcontractor and vendor payment requests.
Manage the procurement log in coordination with the Project Manager and Project Superintendent to avoid delays and impacts.
Review subcontract and self-perform change orders, performing quantity takeoffs to validate change requests.
Maintain an accurate and up-to-date change order log.
Manage the closeout matrix and rolling completion log.
Compile operation and maintenance manuals and record drawings for owner closeout packages.
Coordinate required owner testing and training sessions.
Address warranty issues identified after substantial completion.
Assist in other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related degree program, or equivalent work experience.
Proficient with a variety of related computer software applications including MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Project, Word), PDF, and estimating and document programs.
Possess a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.

Skills

Detail-oriented
Innovative
Creative
Proactive
Conflict management
Collaboration
Relationship development

Location

Office environment
Active construction sites

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Entry-level
Mid-level

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field
Equivalent work experience

About the Company

Fortis Construction, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Equal Opportunity

We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regards to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability or any other protected categories.
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given an equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.