À propos de ce poste Project Engineer chez Fortis Construction
Job Description:
The Project Engineer serves as the day-to-day coordinator, administrator and liaison between the client, the Project Manager, Project Superintendent, and subcontractors to make sure the construction project proceeds safely, accurately and smoothly. The Project Engineer has a delegated responsibility for those elements of a construction project that bring it from plans to close out. Elements include, but are not limited to document control, submittal management, RFI management, procurement, change order management, contracts administration, issue resolution, safety auditing, and support of field coordination.A successful Project Engineer must be detail-oriented, innovative, creative, proactive, and be able to manage and resolve conflict. Project Engineers must be able to work collaboratively with project team members and managers and develop and maintain relationships with owners, vendors, suppliers, and other project stakeholders.
Maintain job files (RFIs, specifications, addenda, construction documents, etc.) in both hard copy and digital formats as the project requires.
Prepare, review, and distribute RFIs, submittals, and other contract documents in a timely manner; ensure compliance with the contract documents.
Procure and monitor the delivery of all needed materials for the project(s) ensuring optimum prices, quality and conformance to specifications.
Execute the project within established financial boundaries.
Support the Project Superintendent in the development and management of job progress schedules and ensure that the construction of a project aligns with the contract schedule.
Ensure subcontracts and purchase orders are executed and properly administrated. Ensure subcontractor insurance is in place, compliant and current; provide clear definitions of scope responsibility to subcontractors and vendors from various trades and ensure that all phases of the work are procured and subcontracted; review and approve subcontractor and vendor payment requests.
Manage the procurement log in coordination with the Project Manager and the Project Superintendent to avoid delays and/or impacts.
Review subcontract and self-perform change orders on the jobsite; perform quantity takeoffs to validate the change requests. Maintain an accurate and up to date change order log in coordination with the Project Manager.
Manage the closeout matrix and rolling completion log; compile operation and maintenance manuals and record drawings for owner closeout packages. Coordinate any required owner testing and training sessions.
Address warranty issues identified after substantial completion.
Assist in other duties as assigned, relevant to the achievement of the position’s and team’s objectives.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related degree program, or equivalent work experience.
Must be proficient with a variety of related computer software applications including MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Project, Word), PDF and estimating and document programs.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record in accordance with Fortis policy.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in the construction industry with related role is preferable, but not required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
A portion of work is performed in a professional office environment with frequent presence in the work areas of active Fortis construction sites (where wearing personal protective equipment is required) and within site office facilities. A component of role is stationary, often standing or sitting for long periods of time. Utilizes standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, etc. Communication with internal and external contacts, including speaking and hearing. May occasionally push, pull or lift up to 25 lbs.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
All Fortis positions require some level of driving.
The above description is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements for the performance of this job; it is not to be construed as a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. All jobs require behaviors consistent with our Core Values and Culture. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations could be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role, absent undue hardship. Fortis Construction, Inc. reserves the right to revise the job description at any time.
Fortis is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regards to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability or any other protected categories. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given an equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
