Project Engineer

Kitchell is seeking a organized and detail-oriented Project Engineer with commercial project experience in Phoenix, Arizona to build a long-term career at one of the most innovative and growth-oriented building companies in the United States.

Our ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of Project Engineer experience

Duties & Responsibilities

• Implement assigned duties with an exceptional level of accuracy, timeliness and cost-effectiveness.
• Review and process all submittals and RFI's, ensuring compliance with contract documents and in accordance with project needs.
• Participates, coordinates agendas, prepares minutes, and follows up on action items.
• Maintain document files and logs.
• Provide shop drawing, submittal, and material procurements updates to properly support updating of the project schedule. Compile material procurement Assist in the monitoring and controlling of the project schedules.
• Implement and maintain the expediting report to monitor both Kitchell's and subcontractors' material and equipment needs.
• Provide an orderly and systematic process for handling problems and information requests generated through the course of construction.
• Maintain a complete and current set of drawings reflecting all changes from the base contract documents; including change order requests, addenda, fieldwork orders, ASI's, correspondence, and field conditions.
• Implement job start-up and close-out procedures as directed by the Project Manager.
• Fully understand the scope of all subcontracts; keep Project Manager and Project Superintendent aware of potential challenges.
• Assist in the planning and monitoring of the quality control program as outlined in the Quality Assurance Manual, including roofing daily reports and inspections.
• Acquire a thorough knowledge of the contract documents, plans, specifications, owner's contract and subcontracts.
• May mentor less experienced PE's or Interns.
• Participates in the bid process and assists owner and Project Manager in recording and reviewing of bids.
• Prepare change order requests and agreement change orders, review for pricing and status, ensuring compliance with the prime contract.
• Maintain current scheduling information.
• Assists in preparing monthly progress payment requests to the owner, including preparation of subcontractor/vendor pre-billing worksheet.
• Chairs meetings, coordinate agendas, prepare minutes, and follows up on action items.
• Coordinate and assist with regulatory inspection requests, as required.

Education and Experience

• 1-2 years of experience as a Project Engineer

Preferred:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related field.

Licenses and Certifications

• OSHA 10 certificate.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of commercial construction and design.
• Skilled in project management software and equipment.
• Must have technical knowledge, scheduling and organizational skills.

Travel Requirement

• Travel is generally limited to the Phoenix metro area.