Project Engineer

About the role

CK Construction Group has been providing construction services to private and public agencies since 1956. We have established a strong reputation within our markets by executing projects on time and within budget while adhering to strict quality control and safety measures. We have the people, equipment, construction materials, experience, and bonding capacity to complete most any size project.

We offer comprehensive design phase and construction phase services under all delivery and contractual methods, including construction management, general contracting, design-build, and design-assist. In addition, we offer self-perform construction services including concrete, steel erection, carpentry, drywall and acoustical ceilings and an in-house AWI Certified mill shop.

We are always looking for talent in the areas of engineering and construction management positions. Check out our website to learn more and apply today!

Position Summary

Provide technical support to the company supervisors and the trades to ensure construction work complies with all standards, codes, and specification.

A Project Engineer receives moderate day-to-day supervision from the Project Manager. In this role the PE is familiar with his/her responsibilities and can perform them accurately and in compliance with Company values and standards. The associate and Project Manager, along with Project Executive, will meet regularly to review development to ensure progress is being made and goals are being reached.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Safety

• Assists in running OHAs

Project Planning

• Assists in establishing scope review checklists for subcontract purchasing
• Coordinates subcontractors and trade superintendents
• Creates project critical path schedules
• Assists project team with long term projections
• Completes schedule analysis

Project Control

• Writes Requests for Information (RFIs)
• Researches and resolves design conflicts, omissions, and errors
• Recognizes and documents scope change discovery, research, identification, and
• estimating
• Represents the company in meetings with the owner and subcontractors

Cost Control

• Gathers information required for pricing
• Estimates change order items
• Understands owner contracts
• Analyzes cost management reports
• Provides feedback to project team regarding cost management reports
• Reviews and approves subcontractor pay applications
• Assists in developing owner pay applications
• Other tasks/duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to understand and interpret safety laws and company policies/standards.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and other technical drawing and documents.
• Knowledge of assigned discipline, project engineering and cost control, plus ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems essential to construction.

Safety Policies and Practices

• The associate in this role must be knowledgeable about and follow the company's safety policies and procedures as described in the company safety manual.
• CERTIFICATES LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS: Must have valid driver's license and a good driving record.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management or equivalent combinations of technical training and experience. The PE averages between 2 and 6 years of experience with project cost accounting, controls and/or engineering experience related to similar facility construction.