Alston Construction · 9 hours ago
Project Engineer
Alston Construction is seeking a Project Engineer responsible for assisting in Estimating/Preconstruction, Project Management, and/or Field Supervision. The role involves reviewing contract documents, assisting with project proposals, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
ConstructionReal EstateProperty Development
Responsibilities
Perform review of all contract document provisions; assist in review of design documents for compliance to specifications and contract, subcontract documents for scope completeness, and project plans, scopes, submittals and shop drawings for specification compliance and design/constructability issues
Assist Project Manager and/or Superintendent with review of project proposal to determine time frame, budget, procedures, staffing, allotment of resources, and project schedule
Assist Estimating/Preconstruction with the following: Prepare Invitations to Bid (ITBs) and solicit competitive trade proposals. Development of estimates. Perform quantity take-offs. Proposal development
Assist Superintendent with the following: Job site start-up. Develop and maintain schedules. Through use of CMiC, assist with completing accurate daily reports (including weather and subcontractor manpower reports), producing and filing project photographs, safety logs, equipment rentals, and cost coding. Coordinate Subcontractors. Perform, verify, and maintain punch list
Assist Project Manager with the following: Issue monthly payment applications (e.g., percent complete of each activity). Prepare and maintain master cost breakdown, learning cost control methods. Prepare notices to the owner in case of damages, delays or changes. Prepare progress and final payment requests. Report quantities for cost accounting. Requests for Information (RFI’s). Project close-out, including securing warranties, guarantees, and acceptance of work, sub contract and vendor close, and records retention
Participate in applicable monthly project reviews, project meetings, corporate meetings and forums
Other duties as assigned
Comply with all safety policies, report suspected safety concerns, make recommendations for enhancements to the safety program, and visibly support and uphold the company’s strong safety culture
Assist in ensuring all construction activities are conducted in a safe, clean and orderly working environment and ensure job site compliance with the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), including addressing job site issues and documentation of any IIPP events in adherence with the Company’s IIPP manual
Remain current in all company required safety training and certifications
Acknowledge and celebrate safe behaviors and actions of others
Understand and work within the accepted ethical standards of the company
Proactively support and encourage diversity on projects and team. Visibly support and promote fair and equal treatment and opportunity for all
Remain current in all company required training and certifications
Stay abreast of changes in the industry, best practices, and other industry information by appropriate reading, meetings, conferences, networking, etc
Continuously find ways to take on challenges, increase skills and capacity, and improve knowledge and performance
Qualification
Required
Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field
An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
Valid State-issued driver's license and satisfactory driving record and vehicle insurance which meets Alston Construction liability coverage requirements
OSHA 30-hour Safety Certification will be required for office Project Engineer positions and OSHA 30-hour Safety Certification will be required for field Project Engineer positions
First Aid/CPR Certification
Knowledge and understanding of construction operations
Ability to read and understand drawings, specifications, maps, surveys, mechanical and electrical sheets, project schedules, cost reports, and other construction documents; understanding of contract provisions which address scope of work and design criteria
Knowledge of estimating, construction costs and cost control procedures, and scheduling
Strong mathematical and analytical skills
Understanding of local, state, federal (including OSHA), and company safety and environmental regulations, codes, and requirements related to the construction industry
Ability to work well both independently as well as in a team environment
Working knowledge of all sub trades
Ability to effectively handle stress and stressful situations
Excellent skills in organization, time management, and prioritization
Proactive and readily adaptable to changing conditions or demands and ability to work well under pressure and with tight deadlines
Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
Professional demeanor and effective interpersonal skills; ability to successfully interface with and to maintain good working relationships with clients, co-workers, managers, subcontractors, vendors, and others
Proficiency in computers, Microsoft Project, Word, Excel and Outlook
Preferred
1-2 years of experience as a Project Engineer, or similar position, with a construction general contractor is preferred
Knowledge of CMiC, MS Project, and/or CMiC preferred
Company
Alston Construction
Alston Construction is a property management and development company.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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