Project Engineer

Summary

Hensel Phelps is an employee-owned construction company delivering commercial construction projects nationwide. The Project Engineer manages on-site project administration, project financials, planning and scheduling, personnel supervision, stakeholder coordination, and project execution activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the project manager and superintendents as follows: Accumulate all necessary data and prepare the monthly owner pay applications
• Discover and resolve interface conflicts between the company and trade partners, as well as among trade partners
• Assist the company's field supervisors on interpretation of drawings, specifications, RFIs and questions for and from the architect/engineer
• Develop/manage the cost control and labor recap in conjunction with the project manager and project superintendent
• Process and estimate all potential change orders and requests for information
• Assist in development and management of the project schedule
• Assist with engineering details and special design
• Track and report on the progress of the project
• Assist with production analysis studies
• Manage the timely acquisition of materials and equipment and field-initiated purchasing
• Run weekly owner/architect/contractor meetings and maintain meeting minutes
• Assist in monthly margin analysis
• Update and maintain the project record utilizing the Book of 14
• Participate in jobsite safety meetings, weekly safety audits, etc
• Facilitate the quality control plan and participate in preparatory meetings, initial inspections, follow-up inspections, etc
• Assist in interpretation of the BIM and VDC specifications
• Manage, train and mentor the office engineers and the jobsite administrator

Skills

• A 4-year degree in civil or structural engineering, architecture, or construction management
• Minimum of 2-4 years' experience on large commercial construction projects Valid Driver's License
• Strong communication skills
• Computer software - Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel based templates, Prolog, Primavera and AutoDesk Suite
• Moderate Work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• • The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and office activity
• • Walking - The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, boxes, cabinets, etc
• • Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, phone, computer, and computer printer
• • The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and external stakeholders regarding a variety of topics related to office administration
• • Constantly computes, analyzes, and conceptualizes mathematical calculations and formulas
• • The person in this position regularly sits in a stationary position in front of a computer screen
• • Constantly reads written communications and views mail submissions. Will also need to read blueprints and take/verify field measurements
• • Climbing – Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding and ramps at various heights
• • Balancing – Ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling and to walk, stand or crouch
• • Stooping – Bending the body downward and forward by the spine at the waist
• • Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate
• • Occasionally exposed to high and low temperatures
• • Frequently exposed to noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind
• A 4-year degree in civil or structural engineering, architecture, or construction management
• Past internships in the construction industry

Qualifications

Must Haves

• A 4-year degree in civil or structural engineering, architecture, or construction management
• Minimum of 2-4 years' experience on large commercial construction projects Valid Driver's License
• Strong communication skills
• Computer software - Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel based templates, Prolog, Primavera and AutoDesk Suite
• Moderate Work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• • The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and office activity
• • Walking - The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, boxes, cabinets, etc
• • Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, phone, computer, and computer printer
• • The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and external stakeholders regarding a variety of topics related to office administration
• • Constantly computes, analyzes, and conceptualizes mathematical calculations and formulas
• • The person in this position regularly sits in a stationary position in front of a computer screen
• • Constantly reads written communications and views mail submissions. Will also need to read blueprints and take/verify field measurements
• • Climbing – Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding and ramps at various heights
• • Balancing – Ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling and to walk, stand or crouch
• • Stooping – Bending the body downward and forward by the spine at the waist
• • Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate
• • Occasionally exposed to high and low temperatures
• • Frequently exposed to noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind
• A 4-year degree in civil or structural engineering, architecture, or construction management

Nice to Haves

• Past internships in the construction industry

Benefits

• Company paid medical insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Company paid long-term disability insurance
• 401(K) retirement plan
• Health savings account (HSA) (HSA not available in Hawaii)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Employee paid enrollment in vision insurance
• Employee paid enrollment in dental insurance
• Paid time off beginning upon hire for salaried employees
• Salaried positions (project engineers and above) participate in an annual bonus plan, subject to company and employee performance
• Company cell phone or cell phone allowance for salaried employees, in accordance with company policy
• Salaried employees (project engineers and above) receive either a vehicle or vehicle allowance, in accordance with Hensel Phelps’ policies
• A cost of living adjustment (COLA) may also be included based on position location, subject to periodic review and adjustment
• Employee ownership potential after one year of employment
• Retirement account contribution of 15% of base salary after one year of employment