Project Engineer

About the Role

Leopardo Construction is seeking a Project Engineer to join their Tenant Interiors Market in their downtown office. This role is designed for individuals looking to learn and advance their careers in a dynamic construction environment. Project Engineers will gain exposure to various aspects of the construction industry while working on projects.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management Support

• Assist project management staff in planning, directing, and coordinating project activities.
• Monitor and achieve goals including overhead, profit, general conditions, self-performed trades, client satisfaction, and profit projections/job cost maintenance.
• Monitor a detailed master construction schedule utilizing Asta. Track critical dates and provide updates.
• Obtain permits, insurance, and bonds.
• Review and process submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs. Follow up with architects/subcontractors for approvals.
• Establish, maintain, and update logs.
• Coordinate and/or participate in pre, weekly (e.g., OAC, MEP Coordination, Pre-installation), and post-construction meetings; prepare meeting minutes.
• Coordinate MBE / WBE compliance monitoring, updating, and reporting.
• Negotiate with and procure subcontractors and suppliers. Generate subcontracts/purchase orders.
• Gather and review monthly applications for payment.
• Ensure BIM, LEED, and Design/Build subcontract language is included, if necessary.
• Track status of subcontracts, insurance, and bonds.
• Generate and maintain project documentation for BIM (Building Information Modeling). Conduct model mediation/clash detection.
• Review LEED construction deliverables for LEED-seeking projects.
• Determine subcontractor work completed to date and generate monthly billings/sworn statements.
• Verify, price, and prepare change order documentation; maintain a change order log.
• Compile project completion closeout documentation, including as-built drawings, warranty letters, and O&M manuals.
• Ensure correct setup and maintenance of filing and archiving systems.

Estimating Support

• Assist estimating staff in developing bid strategies (competitive or negotiated).
• Formulate accurate budgets.
• Review bid documents to create quantity take-offs using On Screen. Develop RFIs as required.
• Conduct job site walkthroughs to verify field conditions.
• Develop a list of qualified subcontract bidders using invitation to bid software; communicate to increase coverage if necessary.
• Receive and analyze subcontractor bids using a bid day form.
• Prepare owner budget proposals after pursuing cost-saving alternatives and value engineering.
• Participate in client presentations and preconstruction job turnover processes.

Field Operations Support

• Assist field operations staff in procuring materials and distributing a two-week look-ahead schedule.
• Maintain daily logs documenting job activities.
• Participate in subcontractor meetings to coordinate activities.
• Initiate a project safety plan and monitor EH&S initiatives.
• Review job site daily for conditions/progress; assist in completing audits, inspections, and daily logs.
• Initiate job-specific QC plans and monitor initiatives.
• Maintain construction documents on site by logging drawings, sketches, and bulletins.
• Post and process ASI’s, bulletins, CCDs, etc.
• Participate in coordination and pre-installation meetings.
• Ensure final inspections and tests are timely.
• Generate field documentation to assist the LEED Project Coordinator.
• Manage self-perform trades and monitor budgeted versus actual costs.
• Generate punch lists, determine responsible subcontractors, and follow up for timely completion.
• Monitor and record project hiring requirements, including daily/monthly records and payroll certifications.
• Interact with clients, owner's reps, or end-users as required by a project.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Understanding of basic construction technologies, including:
• Scheduling software
• Financial comprehension
• Digital model navigation
• Ability to read and understand blueprints is a must.
• Awareness of project management and accounting software; Viewpoint is a plus.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year College or University in construction, engineering, or architecture related fields; or, equivalent training and related experience.
• Prior industry experience as a Project Engineer or Intern is preferred.
• Field and/or estimating experience is a plus.
• OSHA 30 Hour certification is a plus.
• LEED GA accreditation is a plus.