Senior Project Engineer - Houston, TX

Rand Construction Corporation

$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in project coordination or construction management
  • BS in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management preferred
  • Strong understanding of project management and sequencing
  • Ability to negotiate effectively with subcontractors
  • Excellent analytical and quantitative skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and Procore
  • Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

  • Independently manage project aspects as directed by the Project Manager
  • Coordinate with onsite superintendent and manage trades effectively
  • Facilitate onsite trade coordination
  • Develop basic project schedules and timelines
  • Train and manage junior Project Engineers on essential tasks
  • Evaluate and manage RFI and submittal distribution
  • Act as the primary liaison for clients and project team members.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and growth within the company
  • Engagement in diverse projects across construction management
  • Mentorship and training experience through managing Project Engineers
  • Supportive work environment with a focus on team collaboration
  • Commitment to job site safety and cleanliness standards.
Full Job Description
Senior Project Engineer (SPE) that is looking for a company where they can learn and grow.

What you'll do: The SPE's primary focus is project coordination. The ideal candidate will proactively overcome project challenges, partnering with internal leadership and external partners-while training and leading Project Engineers (PE). It is expected that those who are promoted to this position have mastered and performed successfully as a PE.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
  • Independently manage certain aspects of a project, as determined by Project Manager (PM) or Senior Project Manager (SPM)
  • Time spent on project sites coordinating with the superintendent and helping manage trades and work in place
  • Facilitate trade coordination onsite
  • Develop basic project/breakout schedules
  • Train and manage PEs on key tasks such as meeting minutes; RFI review/evaluation; and timely issuance and receipt of workflow processes
  • Evaluate and manage RFI and submittal distribution
  • Assist assembling prime contract exhibits
  • Identify cost and schedule impacts through material tracking log
  • Support PM in subcontract creation and administration for MSAs and subcontractor agreements
  • Collect all COI requirements; maintain and update COIs throughout project
  • Enforce, lead and follow rand* jobsite safety and cleanliness standards
  • Review and approve subcontractor invoices with oversight of PM
  • Generate basic estimates for change order work and / or small service projects
  • Review, vet and compile all costs related to owner change orders for review by PM
  • Establish peer relationships with construction managers, architects, building management teams
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for client, owner, architect, and project team on service jobs
  • Additional duties as assigned


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
  • BS in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management is preferred
  • Understanding of project management and project sequencing
  • Familiarity with field trades duties and responsibilities
  • Ability to negotiate with subcontractors
  • Effective time management skills
  • Excellent analytical and quantitative skills
  • Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with clients, building owners, building managers, consultants, architects, and fellow employees
  • Knowledge and familiarity with contracts
  • Basic understanding of finance principles including job cost, revenue, budgets and cash flow
  • Computer knowledge and efficiency, including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and Procore
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills


PHYSICAL JOB DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is located in the Houston, TX office.

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee.

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