Project Engineer

Job Description

SUMMARY:              

The Project Engineer is responsible for assisting the Project Team with the daily management and execution of the construction process. This role will assist in safety management, cost management, site management, contracting, scheduling, estimating, and contract administration functions to help ensure successful completion of the project. The role plans, develops, coordinates, and manages onsite construction engineering activities for projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field, or equivalent
construction experience

Knowledge of principles and practices of engineering and construction project management, including
safety standards

Demonstrated ability to understand and learn technical systems and processes

Project management and scheduling software experience

Sustainable building experience (such as LEED certified projects) or knowledge of sustainable building practices a plus

Certifications / accreditations (CPR / First Aid, OSHA 30-hour, WELL, ILFI, LEED) a plus

TECHNICAL JOB KNOWLEDGE:

Prepares cost estimates and quantity take-offs, generates scopes of work, and prepares preliminary schedules and site logistics

Assists with trade management and reviewing trade partner work tickets

Assists with the three-week look-ahead schedules

Creates and maintains tracking logs for contract documents, submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, change orders, and material deliveries

Prepares subcontract agreements, purchase orders, and assists in the issuance of change proposals and change orders

Creates and manages quality control and deficiency logs

Maintains a complete, current, and accurate set of contract documents and "as-builts"

Enforces the DAVIS Safety program and participates in safety walks

Assists in the management of the project closeout process, including preparing and completing job closeout checklists and managing the project punch list process

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR THE ROLE:

Autonomy + Accountability

Uses existing procedures to solve routine or standard problems

Receives instruction, guidance and direction from others

Accountable for work within own role only, but work completed impacts team and / or projects

Business Impact

Impacts own team and adjacent teams

Uses discretion to make improvements to existing processes and solutions to achieve results or improve efficiency

Assists in basic business development tasks

Talent Development

Acts as a resource for team members with less experience

May lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

Problem Solving + Resiliency

Recognizes and solves typical problems that can occur in own work project / department with minimal oversight

Evaluates and selects solutions from established options and employs creativity to develop new options for consideration

DAVIS CORE VALUES:

TRUST

Excellence in Service – Fulfilling our clients’ highest expectations

Inclusion – Ensuring a culture of respect and acceptance, where all employees have a sense of purpose and belonging

Integrity – Exhibiting honesty and fairness while holding ourselves accountable for our actions

Building Relationships – Creating and maintaining strong partnerships through leadership, creative solutions and hard work