Project Engineer

About the Role

As a Project Engineer at Graycor, you will enroll in our Engineering Mentoring Program. This program is designed to provide critical hands-on experience necessary for a successful career in construction. You will receive ongoing, specialized one-on-one training, coaching, and mentoring on a variety of challenging and interesting project assignments, along with a full rotation between departments. You will be actively involved in your career development, making self-assessments of your progress against established core competencies. Engineers will typically spend 24 months in the Engineer Mentoring Program before advancing to a new position with Graycor.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management/Project Controls:
• Assist Project Manager and Superintendent in the efficient control and management of the project, ensuring safety and quality programs are executed on the project site.
• Develop and maintain the critical path project schedule, including ongoing revisions.
• Assist the Project Manager and/or Superintendent in the preparation of short-term look-ahead schedules and the application of Lean Construction techniques.
• Maintain project documentation and expedite for approval by the Owner, Architect, and Engineers.
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of contract documents, including plans, specifications, owner’s contract, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
• Assist in the procurement of equipment and materials, and track and expedite their delivery.
• Track and evaluate subcontractor and vendor performance.
• Interact with subcontractors and vendors regarding technical and contractual matters.
• Estimating/Preconstruction Services:
• Assist in the preparation of estimates and quotations to obtain project work.
• Assist the Project Manager and/or Estimator in bid preparation, subcontractor/vendor solicitation, evaluation, and award.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or other relevant technical discipline.
• 0-3 years of relevant construction internship or post-undergraduate experience.
• Ability to travel extensively and temporarily reside at the project site for extended periods, with travel home provided twice a month.
• Ambition to grow professionally and acquire new knowledge and skills.
• Fortitude to juggle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with managers, co-workers, subcontractors, and construction craft employees.
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Additional basic knowledge of scheduling, estimating, and takeoff software is a plus.
• Experience with Primavera P6, WinEst, and On-Screen Takeoff is desirable.