DPR Construction · 2 weeks ago
Project Engineer- Drywall- Self Perform
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expDPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects. They are seeking a self-perform project engineer to manage commercial projects within healthcare, advanced technology, higher education, life sciences, and commercial markets, focusing on project engineering responsibilities.
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Responsibilities
Working knowledge of contract with owner
Working knowledge of subcontracts with tiered trade contractors and material vendors
Prepare work scopes packages
Organize & maintain cost structure
Prepare, monitor and update scope(s) schedule
Help maintain weekly work plans and implementation of lean construction methods
Document schedule impacts to project
Identify changes in the project
Distribute change documents to all field personnel
Prepare estimates of DPR’s change order work
Assemble, submit, and complete accurate change request in accordance with owner contact requirements
Expedite approval of change orders
Attend and document minutes at owner/architect meeting, subcontractor meeting, staff meeting and other meetings; follow through on action items
Attend and participate in bi-weekly self-perform team meeting, providing critical updates around project parameters
Participate in and apply DPR’s environmental health and safety plan to constantly maintain injury-free environments
Assist foremen and field crews in the implementation of DPR policies and the execution of the project
Assist and organize the duties of the field staff. Provide direction, prioritization, performance feedback and coordination to ensure all job duties and project requirements are fulfilled
Complete 3 safety jobsite audits weekly
Financial Reports – Assist Project manager in: + Updating pertinent project information relating to labor, productivity, and cash flow. + Keep all cost, commitment and projection information current in the company job costing system. + Preparing monthly progress reports by incorporating all new subcontract change amounts, material purchases costs to date and change orders. + Preparing monthly fee and cost status reports. + Prepare owner billing by assembling DPR costs, receiving and reviewing subcontractor/material invoices and organizing the documents in accordance with the owner’s requirements
Prepare and monitor labor cost reports and job records including: + Daily site walks and safety reporting. + Evaluation of construction activities. + Prepare and monitor equipment and material coding logs. + Monitor safety inspection and accident logs and reports. + Record official notices: warranties/guarantees. + Maintain request for information log. + Distribute new drawings, changes, approved submittals, RFI responses and other project information to all affected parties
Act as purchasing agent under lead foremen’s and project manager’s direction
Assist with scheduling and expediting material, equipment purchases and delivery
Identify and expedite long lead items
Schedule and expedite submittals of shop drawings, samples, and supplier data for timely approval
Schedule tiered subcontractor work and ensure subs are ready on schedule
Manage the shop drawings packages such as concrete forms and wall frame detailing
Participate and aide in job layout. Verify elevations and dimensions, providing adequate information for field crew completeness
Review all vendor shop drawings, product data, samples, manuals, etc. for all compliance with contact documents and coordination with all other items of work
Seek and study problems, conflicts, incomplete or ambiguous design information and any other questions/issues presented by subs, vendors, designers, DPR crews and staff or others. Resolve all promptly including, when necessary, interfacing with designers, engineers or the owner. Document solutions using RFI. Distribute to all affected parties
Qualification
Required
At least 1 year of commercial construction experience
Working knowledge of contract with owner
Working knowledge of subcontracts with tiered trade contractors and material vendors
Prepare work scopes packages
Organize & maintain cost structure
Prepare, monitor and update scope(s) schedule
Help maintain weekly work plans and implementation of lean construction methods
Document schedule impacts to project
Identify changes in the project
Distribute change documents to all field personnel
Prepare estimates of DPR's change order work
Assemble, submit, and complete accurate change request in accordance with owner contact requirements
Expedite approval of change orders
Attend and document minutes at owner/architect meeting, subcontractor meeting, staff meeting and other meetings; follow through on action items
Attend and participate in bi-weekly self-perform team meeting, providing critical updates around project parameters
Participate in and apply DPR's environmental health and safety plan to constantly maintain injury-free environments
Assist foremen and field crews in the implementation of DPR policies and the execution of the project
Assist and organize the duties of the field staff. Provide direction, prioritization, performance feedback and coordination to ensure all job duties and project requirements are fulfilled
Complete 3 safety jobsite audits weekly
Assist Project manager in updating pertinent project information relating to labor, productivity, and cash flow
Keep all cost, commitment and projection information current in the company job costing system
Preparing monthly progress reports by incorporating all new subcontract change amounts, material purchases costs to date and change orders
Preparing monthly fee and cost status reports
Prepare owner billing by assembling DPR costs, receiving and reviewing subcontractor/material invoices and organizing the documents in accordance with the owner's requirements
Prepare and monitor labor cost reports and job records including daily site walks and safety reporting
Evaluation of construction activities
Prepare and monitor equipment and material coding logs
Monitor safety inspection and accident logs and reports
Record official notices: warranties/guarantees
Maintain request for information log
Distribute new drawings, changes, approved submittals, RFI responses and other project information to all affected parties
Act as purchasing agent under lead foremen's and project manager's direction
Assist with scheduling and expediting material, equipment purchases and delivery
Identify and expedite long lead items
Schedule and expedite submittals of shop drawings, samples, and supplier data for timely approval
Schedule tiered subcontractor work and ensure subs are ready on schedule
Manage the shop drawings packages such as concrete forms and wall frame detailing
Participate and aide in job layout. Verify elevations and dimensions, providing adequate information for field crew completeness
Review all vendor shop drawings, product data, samples, manuals, etc. for all compliance with contact documents and coordination with all other items of work
Seek and study problems, conflicts, incomplete or ambiguous design information and any other questions/issues presented by subs, vendors, designers, DPR crews and staff or others. Resolve all promptly including, when necessary, interfacing with designers, engineers or the owner. Document solutions using RFI. Distribute to all affected parties
Excellent listening skills and strong communication skills
Ability to identify and resolve complex issues
Effective participation in team environment
Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software (CMiC or similar)
1+ years of experience as a project engineer, preferably within DPR's core market projects
Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or related field
A strong work ethic and a 'can-do' attitude
Preferred
Proficient computer skills in On Screen Take Off and Quick Bid
Company
DPR Construction
DPR Construction is a national commercial building contractor and construction manager.
5001-10000 employees
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