Construction Project Engineer
General Job Description:
This position will collaborate closely and will be reporting to the Construction Project Manager and be responsible for the technical coordination of assigned projects. This includes fostering clear and consistent communication among all disciplines and project team members, including clients, architects, and vendors. This role offers the opportunity to further hone your expertise in estimating, subcontractor coordination, scheduling, and design within our dynamic design-build construction process, leveraging the latest technologies and BIM methodologies.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Meeting Coordination & Documentation
Schedule and facilitate internal and external project meetings. (internal, client, subcontractor).
Prepare and distribute accurate and timely meeting minutes using ProCore.
Track and follow up on action items to ensure accountability and closure.
Submittal Management
Coordinate submission, review, and tracking of all project submittals using ProCore.
Maintain submittal log and ensure timely processing aligned with the project schedule.
Work closely with designers and subcontractors to resolve submittal issues.
RFI Management
Prepare and submit RFIs in coordination with field and design teams.
Track RFI responses and ensure timely follow ups and distribution to relevant stakeholders using ProCore.
Procurement & Buyouts
Assist with procurement tracking and follow-up on material lead times.
Support subcontractor buyouts, including scope alignment, quote comparisons, and contract support.
Maintain updated procurement and buyout logs.
Schedule Support
Assist in schedule development and updates in coordination with the project team.
Track delivery dates, submittal approvals, and milestone activities.
Update schedules weekly and help maintain short-interval lookahead schedules.
Change Order Management
Review and evaluate subcontractor change order proposals, ensuring accuracy and proper backup.
Create and input change events in Procore for Project Manager review and approval.
Assist in preparing and tracking subcontractor change orders, including cost impacts and supporting documentation.
Maintain a detailed change order log to ensure alignment with project budget, scope, and client expectations.
Estimating Support
Perform quantity takeoffs and assist with bid-leveling and scope reviews.
Support preconstruction estimating and cost studies during the design phase.
Contribute to value engineering and budget control exercises.
Insurance & Compliance Tracking
Collect and monitor subcontractor insurance certificates, bonds, and licenses.
Track expiration dates and follow up to ensure compliance with contract terms.
Closeout & Punch List Management
Coordinate the submission of closeout documents, including as-builts, O&M manuals, and warranties.
Assist with punch list tracking, resolution, and documentation during final stages of the project.
Support the team in organizing final inspections and turnover meetings.
Client Communication & Relationship Management
Support client coordination by preparing updates, distributing meeting materials, and responding to project inquiries.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients through clear communication and follow-through.
Assist Project Manager with client-facing presentations, progress reports, and documentation requests.
Ensure all project communications maintain a professional and solutions-oriented tone.
Foster a strong relationship with VDBG’s internal departments (i.e. Construction, Architecture, Accounting, etc.)
Other tasks and duties as assigned by supervisor and/or upper management.
Position Requirements:
3-5 years experience in Construction Management, or related field.
Experience and Career Progression: Progression from Project Engineer I to Project Engineer II, III, or a Senior role is based on performance, experience, and demonstrated leadership potential.
Proficiency in Construction management software - ProCore, Bluebeam, MS Project and Microsoft Office Suite.
Familiarity with construction documents (drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs).
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work in a fast-paced environment.
Reliable transportation
VDBG’s Competencies:
Proactivity/Initiative: Recognizes and anticipates what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one’s level/position and with minimal supervision.
Perseverance: Shows wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.
Insight: The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities.
Engagement: Shows a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people.
Teamwork: The ability to effectively work toward common goals with others by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner.
Big Picture: Understands and contributes to organizations’ short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.
Motivation/Dedication: Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals. Initiates action with collective goals, takes responsibility, and shows personal humility.
Technical Curiosity/Willingness to Learn: Interest in seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feedback; demonstrating an openness to learning and change.
Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve a problem in support of personal, group, department, or organizational objectives.
Physical Requirements:
(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to operate a computer keyboard and telephone, talk, and listen.
The employee frequently reaches with hands and arms, and at times reaches above shoulder height to access storage cabinets. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl (for purposes such as filling photocopiers/printers).
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to operate a computer keyboard and telephone, talk, and hear.
The employee frequently reaches with hands and arms, and at times reaches above shoulder height to access storage cabinets. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl (for purposes such as filling photocopiers/printers).
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Hours:
This is a non-exempt position, Monday through Friday. Work hours begin and end between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, with a one-hour break for lunch and two breaks or 8:00 am to 4:30 pm with a thirty-minute lunch break. Occasional overtime may be necessary for business needs as authorized by the owner.
Travel:
Based on business needs to and from the primary office to job sites, City planning and building departments and construction errands.
Competitive Wages:
$25.00 to $35.00 per hour. Applicants, please note that actual compensation is determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location, among others. The offered wage or salary is only one aspect of an employee's total compensation.
Benefits:
401(k)
Sick paid time off
Vacation paid time off
Medical health stipend
Bonuses
Periodic Office lunches and outings
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