Senior Project Engineer – Heavy Industrial

Are you looking for an organization that provides an open and collaborative environment? A culture that embraces individual growth utilizing a team-oriented concept. At Big-D Construction we Think Big, Work Big, Live Big.

Big-D Construction has an opportunity for a Senior Project Engineer to join our Industrial Group located in Tempe, AZ. This role requires travel.

Experience/Training:

• Bachelor’s degree or 8 to 10 years of related experience working on industrial/commercial construction projects; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Critical Skills:

• Extensive knowledge in Request for Information(RFI’s), Submittals, Change Management, and schedule development processes
• Knowledge in change management process
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret drawings, specifications, and vendor data
• Ability to develop and write work package Scope of Works
• Extensive knowledge of established construction and maintenance practices, procedures and techniques as well as applicable local, state and federal building codes
• Familiarity with a wide range of equipment and tools, and proficiency in skilled construction, maintenance and repair tasks
• Advanced understanding of construction scheduling and cost control
• Thorough and attentive to details; ability to prioritize and multitask; proactive and deadline-oriented
• Ability to read and understand work orders, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to interact effectively with customers, vendors and employees at all levels of the organization
• Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, memos, blue prints, construction documents, contract documents and specifications
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Possess strong computer skills; proficient in MS Excel, MS Word and MS Outlook, and document editing software (e.g., BlueBeam, Adobe Acrobat, etc.). 
• Ability to navigate and/or use CAD software
• Proficient in Project Management software (e.g., Prolog, etc.) to help develop and track administrative aspects of the construction process such as meeting minutes, submittals, and Requests for Information (RFIs)

Duties, Responsibilities and Expectations:  (other duties may be assigned to meet business needs)

• Maintains construction drawings
• Utilizes and maintains the company standard project administration software, Procore, and Big-D forms
• Maintains up-to-date construction drawings and as-builts
• Prepare and manage procurement tracking logs to correlate with the project schedule and the demands of the project
• Visits each project site prior to the commencement of construction, and video records all areas that might by impacted by the construction
• Maintains the electronic and hard copy project folders as requested by the project manager 
• Provides the required up-to-date copies of drawings and specifications to subcontractors
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control: Assists superintendent in verifying that all materials installed coincide with the approved submittals
• Attends and participates in applicable meetings, such as the job “kick off” meeting, weekly project meeting, monthly project manager-superintendent meeting, owner-architect (OAC) meeting, monthly job review meeting, and management report meeting (upon request).
• Assists the project manager in creating a project directory of owner, architect, team, and subcontractors using the company’s construction management software, Prolog, or other appropriate software program
• Ensures that the project site and construction activities are being constantly documented in writing and especially in photos
• Files hard or electronic inspection reports, test reports, etc.
• Follows the job closeout process by doing the following: start process Day 1 of project; finish final completion within 30 days of substantial; obtain final payment within 60 days of substantial; settle subcontractors financially within 30 days of substantial; and assist the project manager and superintendent to administer and track completion of punch lists promptly. As necessary, after 11 months of project completion; set up, manage, and complete the 1-yr warranty walk
• Monitors and enforces, along with project team, Big-D safety and OSHA safety standards to maintain a safe working environment for all employees, and site visitors
• Processes Requests for Information (RFIs) and all other change documents
  • Receives, researches, and creates RFIs based on field issues or document discrepancies; reviews with the project team; and forwards to the design team
  • Distributes RFI responses to all appropriate subcontractors and/or suppliers and Big-D employees, and tracks any cost impacts associated with RFI responses
  • Updates construction drawings with change documents and RFI responses, and maintains RFI log. Prints log for discussion at weekly owner meetings
• Processes submittals:
  • Creates submittals schedule and log based upon a thorough review of specification requirements
  • Reviews submittals for compliance with plans and specifications and other construction documents; marks, stamps, and transmits information to architect
  • Returns reviewed submittals and maintains log (tracking outstanding submittals, rejected submittals, etc.)
  • Maintains well organized file (hard or electronic) of all submittals for reference throughout project
  • Controls, monitors, and reviews with the superintendent the necessary long-lead procurement items and status
  • Submits operations & maintenance manuals and other pertinent close-out documents to architect and owner for project close-out
• Processes change orders:
  • Requests proposal  and other contract document changes from subcontractors with changes, reviews with project team, and distributes to appropriate subcontractors
  • Compiles quotations, reviews pricing with project manager, and prepares change order request’.
  • Submits change order requests to architect and owner and maintains log of PRs, CORs, and COs
  • Provides quantity take-offs for self-performed work activities
  • Updates construction drawings with approved changes
• Maintains meeting minutes:
  • Develops and regularly updates, as needed, the meeting agenda, with the project team
  • Records, compiles, and distributes meeting notes with review from project manager/superintendent
• Regular, timely, and predictable attendance is required for this position
• On larger scale projects and/or as required to complete the project the Project Engineer may be required to work from the jobsite trailer to manage the project. Markets the company to the owner and architectural team; engages the Business Development Department in pursuing future opportunities
• Assists the project manager in continually monitoring job cost reports by making certain that proper quantities are entered and cost projections are accurate; also accounts for all possible subcontractor cost impacts to the budget
• Understands the logic of a schedule and works with the project team, as requested, to ensure that the detailed construction CPM schedule is met
• Assists with 3-week look ahead schedules
• Assists the project team to create, manage, and modify subcontract agreement and/or purchase order
• Coordinates with the project manager to track master subcontract agreements, and ensures that the office receives signed agreements back
• Performs SWPP inspections for the project, if assigned and certified
• Provides jobsite safety orientations for subcontractors and Big-D employees, if assigned
• Assists the project manager and job cost accountant, as necessary, with preparation and review of monthly pay applications
• Provides clerical activities, as needed, with particular project staffing
• Assists with project bids and bid solicitation, as requested

Pay Range: $125,000 – $140,000

Additional Job Information

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Big-D Construction.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)