Project Engineer
Chesapeake Contracting Group
- Baltimore, MD
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Acts as liaison with Architects, Subcontractors, Consultants, Suppliers, Inspectors and other partners in resolving issues related to plans and specifications.
- Oversee and make decisions related to contract drawings and subcontract information. Ensure that all drawings and specifications properly relate to the estimate.
- Manage submittals and shop drawings. Assess conformance to contract specifications and resolve any conflicts in interpretation.
- Negotiate and request change orders. Manage information related to changes in the work, prepare an independent analysis, obtain and check estimates for the changes from subcontractor; resolve any conflicts.
- Overseeing the close-out process. Preparing final records for the project such as Requests for Information (RFI’s), close-out records, warranties, as-builts, Operations and Maintenance manuals (O&Ms), and evaluating information to insure compliance with contract documents.
- Prepare Scope of Work documents for trades and develop reports related to all aspects of the project.
- Schedule and attend relevant meetings, such as subcontractor trade coordination meetings, preconstruction meetings, submittal review, etc.
- 1+ years commercial construction experience, ideally as an Intern, Field Engineer, Foreman or a similar position. Familiarity with construction management and office productivity software, including MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project, Procore, or other web-based or mobile document and project management solutions.
- Experience with construction projects, mechanical/electrical systems, building materials, building mechanics, or working with craft workers is preferred.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Previous work experience preferred – ideally in commercial construction or with estimating and managing self-performed work activities and subcontracted work.
- Strong problem solving, prioritization and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
- Proficient with office productivity software, including MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project, or other project management solutions.
- Maintain OSHA 30, First Aid, & CPR Certification.