Project Engineer

Leadership and training programs in place for development to a Project Manager!
Above market compensation package for Project Engineer position in Phoenix.

About Our Client

My client is a Commercial General Contractor that was founded in the 1970s - since growing to be a leader in the mid-sized GC realm for Commercial and Industrial work all local to Maricopa County
The office is run by the President - who is extremely involved in the day to day and has an open-door policy with everyone in the firm from the top down
Office currently sits at about 30 people between the office and the field - the culture is very tight-knit and everyone has a hard-working but down-to-Earth attitude. Those in the business really know each other personally and professionally making it a very amazing office to come to work each day.
Project types are mostly in the Commercial & Industrial realm - they touch just about all sizes from smaller TI projects to larger builds $25M+
Have a very strong focus on safety and process/procedures - run like a larger firm in that aspect to ensure client-satisfaction and smooth projects
No forecast to stop growing - plan to healthily grow 15-20% year by year
Have an amazing pipeline for 2026-2027

Job Description

Works with (or may be assigned to) the Estimating Department to prepare project cost estimates. Performs quantity take-offs, obtains subcontractor and vendor cost input, prepares cost summaries, and performs data analytics, as directed
Assists Project Managers in subcontractor and vendor purchasing, including preparation of bid packages, bidding follow-up, bid analysis, post-bid interviews and subcontractor/vendor award
Assists Project Managers in securing governmental and regulatory agency
Interacts with Design Professionals and the Owner, as directed
Prepares and maintains construction schedules. Assists with pull-planning work sessions, look-ahead schedules, and weekly work
Assists with project safety program implementation including safety orientations, safety inspections and safety documentation
Tracks and manages subcontractor submittals. Reviews submittals for compliance with Construction Documents. Follows-up and resolves submittal review
Tracks and manages Requests for Information (RFI's). Follows-up and resolves RFI issues.
Tracks and logs project documentation including design documents, submittals, reports, photographs, and other information as directed by the Project Manager or Superintendent
Assists Project Managers with budget control and cost management, as assigned
Assists with implementation of Company programs and processes including Safety, Quality Control, Diversity, Lean Construction, and others
Assists Superintendents with tracking and monitoring of self-performed work
Assists Superintendents with field management including site set-up and security, equipment tracking and utilization, field documentation, regulatory agency inspections, and subcontractor work coordination

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The Successful Applicant

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or academic/experiential equivalent
Previous experience through internship programs or in a related work environment is highly desirable
Current driver's license
Ability to work productively with individuals at all departments and levels within the client as well as customers, design professionals, subcontractors, vendors, and other external entities
Willingness to learn and take direction from others
Demonstrated positive attitude and customer service mindset
Ability to work in team settings with people of different personalities and/or diverse backgrounds
Ability to analyze and interpret data
Problem solving ability
Ability to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing)
Ability to work efficiently and independently
Ability to handle stress
Ability to manage a variable and sometimes heavy workload
Ability to manage frustration and positively respond to unplanned events and conditions
Ability to meet critical deadlines
Personal computer literacy and ability to learn and use new technologies and computing platforms