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Federal Construction Project Engineer

Bryan Construction
Full-time
On-site
Laredo, Texas, United States
$70,000 - $77,000 USD yearly

General Contractor searching for Project Engineer with Federal construction experience.  The Project Engineer performs engineering design evaluations and works to complete projects within budget and scheduling restraints. Provides technical support for the engineering process and contributes to the completion of a project. This position is responsible for the compilation of project change requests. The project engineer will track project changes for both owners and subcontractors. They will work closely with the Project Manager to understand the change order process.

  • Responsible for the administration of all aspects of the construction project.
  • Assist Project Manager in generating and managing project budgets, cost controls and project related invoicing.
  • Coordinates subcontractors, vendors, material suppliers, hired labor forces, inspectors, testing labs and others as required to fulfill the requirements of the schedule and project(s).
  • Responsible for the generation of change orders and claim proceedings.
  • Familiar with the unique aspects of the job and properly establish and maintain appropriate document control.
  • Responsible for timely submittal of all reports as required and/or requested by management or clients.

Top Five Responsibilities

1. Accuracy/thoroughness/execution
2. Finish early - everything (This is expected at this point)
3. Learn about project budgets, changes, and how to read financial reports
4. Teamwork/team player - support and back-up teammates
5. Good communicator with a strong understanding of the construction processes

Primary Duties

Strong RFI, Submittal, Change Order and Meeting Minute skills.

Proficient with various computer software:

a. Office Suite
b. Procore
c. Bluebeam
d. P-6

Document management to include:

a. Budget Adjustments/Change Orders
b. Pay Applications
c. Scopes and LOI's
d. Contract Review
e. Review and distribute submittals
f. Set up and manage file structures in Bluebeam and on internal servers

Assist in the pre-construction/estimating process

a. Scope review
b. Qualify Bidders

Scheduling

a. Assist with updates
b. Activity Management (add/delete)
c. Create and define relationships

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

  • Bachelor's in Construction Management or Engineering.
  • 2+ years of project experience working in the construction industry required
  • Experience with Federal construction sites preferred
  • Proficient with MS Office Suite of tools, Procore, exposure to schedule software, preferably Primavera (P6) preferred

*** This location requires that candidates have US citizenship

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

Salary Range

$70,000 to $77,000

Benefits

Bryan Construction is pleased to offer a comprehensive array of valuable benefits to protect your health, your family, and your way of life. We offer Health, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (H S A), Accident Coverage, Company Sponsored Basic life and AD&D, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Vacation, Sick Leave, and 401K with Company Matching.

EEO/AA Statement

Bryan Construction is an EEO/AA Employer - applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, protected veteran status or other status protected by laws.

Background Investigation and Drug Screening required