Project Engineer
Gilbane Building Company
This is a Full-time position in Chicago, IL posted November 15, 2021.
The Project Engineer assists the Senior Project Engineer in obtaining, evaluating, coordinating and distributing the information and authorizations necessary to construct the project on time, within budget and to the quality specified.
In the performance of this function the Project Engineer II is responsible for protecting and promoting the interests of both the business and client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.
Responsibilities
- Ensure Contract Document Logs are established and maintained
- Ensure status reports on RFIs, Submittals and other Documents are prepared and presented
- Write effective scopes of work for bid packages
- Effectively issue Request for Quotations and follow up with Trade Contractors
- Successfully update project schedules with CPM techniques
- Timely document field quality activities
- Prepare change management reports, estimates and other cost report documents
- Establish and maintain the project quality files and documentation systems
- Continually promote organizational change initiatives, suggests new ideas, and adapt to work within new structures and processes
- Continually seek to understand customer goals and needs and act with a sense of urgency in meeting customer needs and demonstrating value
- Develop industry relationships and expand professional networks that have potential to generate opportunities for Gilbane
Qualifications
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
- BS OR MS degree in Engineering or Construction Management
- 2 or more years with CM/General Contractor Organization
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Proven record of meeting organizational and personal goals while delivering results to a standard of excellence
- Demonstrated understanding of success metrics and risks associated with one’s program, business unit or portfolio of projects
- Continually seek to understand customer goals and needs and act with a sense of urgency in meeting customer needs and demonstrating value
- Adjust effectively to work within new structures, processes, requirements and culture
- Strong written and verbal skills
- Ability to work in a team based environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
- OSHA 10-Hour Certified
- Basic MEP Knowledge
- Understanding of Contract Document & Specifications
- Knowledge of CMiC helpful
Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan.
We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry.
Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
Gilbane is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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