Project Engineer | Assistant Project Manager

Job Summary

Performs and assists with a variety of project management / accounting duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Project Startups / Closeouts:

Creation of jobs in various company systems at startup
Collection of reports at closeout and publishing of closeout documentation
Creation of Homeowner’s Manual
Registration with the State Construction Registry

Project Accounting and Contracting:

Input and delivery of project trade contracts using company systems
Input and delivery of client change orders using company systems
Input/creation of regular project billing using company systems
Lien release creation, collection, and tracking
Recording client selections in company systems
Takeoffs for verifying quantities
Bid analysis
Creation / verification of finish schedules

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

Other documentation and special projects as needed

Education / Experience Requirements

Construction experience and/or degree in Construction Management or related degree

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements

Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent documentation and organizational skills
Proven computer skills and experience in Excel and Word
Experience with accounting / database programs is helpful
Time management skills

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl, or walk on uneven surfaces. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision. The employee is also required to frequently inspect the project and will be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions, including rain, sleet, snow, wind, and heat. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.

Works from a normal office setting; however, performs a significant amount of work in all spaces within the facility. May need to work outside in all types of weather or in all kinds of work environments.

Hazards

May be exposed to extremes of heat and cold as well as certain unsafe environments; occasionally works near moving equipment and mechanical parts, heavy machinery, lasers, powder-actuated tools, and electrical equipment; possible exposure to fumes or airborne particles; possible exposure to internal liquids. This is a safety sensitive position where a momentary lapse of attention can result in serious injury or death. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally very loud. Must follow all safety requirements carefully.