Project Engineer

About the role

The Christman Company

About the role

Build More with Your Career at Christman

Are you interested in becoming an employee-owner with an industry leader that will Build More opportunities in your professional career? If so, Christman could be the place for you! The Christman Company is looking for Project Engineer candidates for large-scale commercial construction projects in the greater Oklahoma City, Oklahoma region.

What You Will Do

As a Project Engineer, you play a crucial part of the construction project team. Primary daily responsibilities of this role include, but not limited to:

• Produce and organize project and professional documents consistent with Christman standards and risk management standards for the document type to enable team members to readily access necessary documentation.
• Proactively prepare project documents for close-out, turnover, and archiving to allow efficient final compilation and delivery on schedule, as well as secure all necessary contractually required documents, including safety programs, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) documents for all required chemicals and materials used on the project, and quality control plans.
• Plan, communicate, and process close-out documents of all subcontracts as work concludes.
• Accurately summarize important discussions, questions, and decisions raised during regular project team meetings, owner meetings, and weekly subcontractor meetings.
• Partner with client and architect to establish punch-list contents.
• Utilize current technology to expedite the punch list process. The goal is to complete the punch list 30 days after substantial completion.
• Assist the Project Manager with identifying necessary inspections and create project-specific inspection logs according to Christman standards.
• Provides information on all procurement, material tracking, and inspections to the Project Superintendent.
• Manage the RFI process and ensure that information is flowing timely to all parties.
• Update contract drawings to reflect all approved changes and ensure trade contractor documents update.
• Organize and prioritize submittal requirements specified in contract documents and review for completeness. Create a submittal log according to Christman standards to ensure timely submittals, review shop drawings, sample for compliance with contract documents, and manage architect submittal review process.
• Supports Project Superintendent by monitoring quality of work and compliance with construction documents as assigned by the Project Superintendent.
• Assist the Project Superintendent with daily reports and the management of all progress and quality photos.
• Model safety awareness and planning at all times while observing safety practices and report any concerns to the Project Superintendent or Project Manager.
• Supports the logistics process for all safety initiatives listed in the site specific safety plan.

Additional information

Expected Hours of Work and Travel: Full time position. Extended hours and weekends may apply. Travel to and from the construction site is required; majority of the work will be done at the site. Most of the travel will be local, but some long-distance and overnight travel may be required depending on the project.

What You Will Bring to the Team

Required e xperience, knowledge, and skills for this role include

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related job field.
• Minimum one (1) year of construction industry experience. Previous internship(s) in construction management or related field will apply.
• -or- Equivalent combination of the above education, training, and experience.

Preferred e xperience, knowledge, and skills for this role include

• One (1) year of construction project management related experience.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Have the ability to interact with and develop effective working relationships with a wide range of people, including internal and external customers, in different situations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks while completing work within established deadlines.
• Ability to follow instructions, respond to management direction, take responsibility for own actions, and keep commitments.
• Have a passion for team-based planning and problem-solving.
• Have a wholehearted commitment to building strong partnerships to support project goals.

Additional information

Notice to Recruiting Agencies (Unsolicited Resumes): The Christman Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our applicant tracking system, website, or to any Christman employee/affiliates. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Christman employees or its' affiliates will be considered property of The Christman Company and will be processed accordingly. Christman will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume without an executed agreement and assigned to a specific search.