Kitchell is seeking a organized and detail-oriented Project Engineer with commercial project experience in Phoenix, Arizona to build a long-term career at one of the most innovative and growth-oriented building companies in the United States.
Our ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of Project Engineer experience
Duties & Responsibilities
- Implement assigned duties with an exceptional level of accuracy, timeliness and cost-effectiveness.
- Review and process all submittals and RFI's, ensuring compliance with contract documents and in accordance with project needs.
- Participates, coordinates agendas, prepares minutes, and follows up on action items.
- Maintain document files and logs.
- Provide shop drawing, submittal, and material procurements updates to properly support updating of the project schedule. Compile material procurement Assist in the monitoring and controlling of the project schedules.
- Implement and maintain the expediting report to monitor both Kitchell's and subcontractors' material and equipment needs.
- Provide an orderly and systematic process for handling problems and information requests generated through the course of construction.
- Maintain a complete and current set of drawings reflecting all changes from the base contract documents; including change order requests, addenda, fieldwork orders, ASI's, correspondence, and field conditions.
- Implement job start-up and close-out procedures as directed by the Project Manager.
- Fully understand the scope of all subcontracts; keep Project Manager and Project Superintendent aware of potential challenges.
- Assist in the planning and monitoring of the quality control program as outlined in the Quality Assurance Manual, including roofing daily reports and inspections.
- Acquire a thorough knowledge of the contract documents, plans, specifications, owner's contract and subcontracts.
- May mentor less experienced PE's or Interns.
- Participates in the bid process and assists owner and Project Manager in recording and reviewing of bids.
- Prepare change order requests and agreement change orders, review for pricing and status, ensuring compliance with the prime contract.
- Maintain current scheduling information.
- Assists in preparing monthly progress payment requests to the owner, including preparation of subcontractor/vendor pre-billing worksheet.
- Chairs meetings, coordinate agendas, prepare minutes, and follows up on action items.
- Coordinate and assist with regulatory inspection requests, as required.
Education and Experience
- 1-2 years of experience as a Project Engineer
Preferred:
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related field.
Licenses and Certifications
Knowledge and Skills:
- Knowledge of commercial construction and design.
- Skilled in project management software and equipment.
- Must have technical knowledge, scheduling and organizational skills.
Travel Requirement
- Travel is generally limited to the Phoenix metro area.
