Project Engineer - Career Start - Toledo, OH - Mission Critical (July 2027 Start)

Overview

This is an entry level rotational program for recent college graduates with 0-2 years work experience. The Project Engineer participates in Suffolk’s two-year career development program, Career Start. This program consists of three eight-month rotations in Project Management, Estimating and Field Operations.

Suffolk is seeking people who are bold. Curious. Innovative. Caring. Looking for the career opportunity of a lifetime. We’ll challenge and inspire you to be your very best. We’ll embrace what makes you unique and lift you up as you take chances. Here, you’ll find a place where you can act with purpose and integrity, bringing intelligence and grit to every aspect of your job. Join us for the chance to learn the industry and lay the foundation for lifelong success.

Responsibilities

Estimating Responsibilities:

• Assist with a Subcontractor database

• Assist with assembling Bid Documents for pricing

• Document Take-off’s:

• Specification review and preliminary scope development

• Quantity take-off, use of “Digitizer”, manual scales, etc.

• Organize the take-off using spreadsheets

• Develop bid clarifications and RFI’s

• Participate in the project “Walk-Through” as required

• Review trade duration (with subcontractors) for input to the Project Schedule

• Assist with the development and updating of the scope sheet for subcontractor pricing

• Develop Trade Spreadsheet for Subcontractors’ Bids

• Assist with Subcontractor pricing

• Assist in development of the detailed estimate

• Participate in Architect/Owner Meetings

• Assist with Preparation of “Hard Bids”

• Assist in writing:

• Qualifications and Assumptions for Contract

• Establishing the Accepted Value Engineering

• Establishing the Alternate Pricing

• Confirming the Document List

Field Operations Responsibilities:

• Gain a basic knowledge and understanding of document control

• Knowledge on reading and processing basic shop drawings and comparing them to project documents. Verification of shop drawings to field conditions

• Gain a basic understanding of the Exhibit B process

• Assist in maintenance of project files

• Support the quality control and punch list process

• Gain a basic understanding of the construction process, including the means and methods of various trades

• Assist with site logistics and Construction Management Plan

• Assist with establishing and maintaining vertical and horizontal control on the project

• Assist with safety requirements on the job

• Assist with the Baseline Schedule updates

• Assist Superintendent with project documentation including the daily report

Project Management Responsibilities:

• Assist with creation of Change Orders and understand the processes and procedures around them

• Assist with purchasing process, from procurement through execution of the Subcontract/PO

• Assist with the back charge process

• Assist with processing of vendor and subcontractor requisitions

• Knowledge on reading and processing shop drawings and comparing them to project documents

• Gain a basic understanding of contract documents

• Assist with the owner requisition process

• Support the punch list process and work with the team to develop O&M Manuals and as-built warranty information

• Assist with the submittal, procurement, and delivery process

• Participate in project meetings

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Liberal Arts, or a related field

• 0-2 years of related experience

• Computer Literate

• Good communication skills

• Accurate with an attention to detail

• Candidate must possess Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.

EEO Statement

Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk

Compensation Information

Where required by law, pay ranges can be found in Suffolk's job postings. Base Salary for this position is just one component of Suffolk’s total rewards package for employees. Actual salaries may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's skill set, experience, education and other qualifications. Suffolk offers a comprehensive benefits package as part of its overall total rewards strategy. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly to reflect market trends.

About Suffolk

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through our core construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self-perform construction, and technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies). By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through our Seamless Platform, we connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results and redefine how America builds.

Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $9 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices, including Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Herndon, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other key markets. Suffolk manages some of the most complex and transformative projects in the country, serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission critical, and commercial sectors. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.” For more information, visit www.suffolk.com and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.

At Suffolk, we believe that our total rewards program should offer you and your family the support you need when it matters most. That’s why we have created a program that provides employees with access to a wide variety of options that can be personalized to support you and your loved ones physically, emotionally, and financially.

Benefits include, competitive salaries, auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles, access to market leading medical and emotional and mental health benefits, dental, and vision insurance plans, virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care, generous paid time off, 401k plan with employer match and access to expert financial resources, company paid and voluntary life insurance, tax deferred savings accounts, 10 backup daycare days each year, short- and long-term disability, commuter benefits and more.? For more information, click?here.