Project Engineer
Location: Independence, Ohio / Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
A Project Engineer is responsible for preparing competitive job estimates by interpreting drawings and bid documents and performing take offs for labor, equipment and materials and various other functions including, but not limited to:
- Read, understand and interpret drawings and specifications
- Solicit quotes from subcontractors and suppliers
- Review estimated productions with Superintendents to finalize the bid
- Prepare detailed schedule and maintain
- Assemble job cost codes for projects and regularly update
- Prepare the detail needed for the Project Manager to submit pay estimates to Owners
- Monitor production, resource utilization and overall job cost vs. estimated cost to maintain profit margin on projects
- Monitor and check the progress of project close-out activities such as punch list coordination, furnishing as-built drawings, providing O & M manuals and compiling final estimate / retainer billing
Aptitude/Abilities/Skills:
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required and Associates or Bachelor’s degree in related field is preferred
- 3-4 years previous related experience is required
- Must have strong organizational skills in order to handle the variety of tasks assigned
- Must be able to effectively communicate verbally with employees, external vendors, owners and general contractors
- Demonstrated ability to manage budget, schedule, people, and quality of work at multiple construction sites
- Must be competent to performing complete and accurate project take offs and estimates
Along with a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive and rich benefits package. Interested candidates should submit their resume along with salary history and requirements.
Independence Excavating, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value workplace diversity and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.