Project Engineer- Prefabrication

Project Engineer- Prefabrication

This position is responsible for a variety of day-to-day tasks related to the support of the Prefabrication division. Assist Project Managers, Superintendents, and the Prefabrication Team in coordinating within all stages of the project to ensure cost, schedule, and quality standards are met. Exercise independent judgment related to the daily administration of projects. Individuals at this level demonstrate creativity, foresight, and good judgment in anticipating and solving complex issues. Candidate will possess the ability to work independently and determine solutions. Receives guidance on project goals while influencing projects with discretion. This position will work on a diverse array of projects and must possess an eagerness to learn and a high level of adaptability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the field; ensure personnel have all the tools, materials, equipment, and information they need to build the project.    
• Identify problems, collect data, and draw logical conclusions; interpret and apply company best practices to resolve issues.     
• Lead efforts to implement job site safety procedures, notifications, signage, supplies, and equipment.      
• Lead efforts to manage submittals and job closeout documentation.     
• Assist Project Managers in verifying submittal conformity to specifications and project documents.      
• Assist in the development of Quality control and quality assurance lists and the follow-up necessary to ensure timely completion of the list.  
• Assist Project Manager in issuing subcontracts, purchase orders and change orders.
• Review daily reports and coordinate solutions for problems, such as work interferences and schedule difficulties.      
• Other duties as assigned.
  
• Monitor labor productions against budget and prepare summary reports weekly.
• Develop in-depth understanding of the company accounting software to run reports, resolve job cost issues and do miscellaneous project research.
• Develop and maintain professional working relationships with existing clients and assist the business development team with marketing efforts to acquire new clients and project opportunities.
• Maintain document control, including reviewing, understanding, logging and distributing the following: Request for Information (RFI), Submittals, Addenda Log, Permit Log, Project Cost Reports, Change Proposals, Change Orders, Architect's Supplemental Instructions (ASI), Contract Close-out Documentation (i.e. close-out manual), Close Out Log.
• Work with Project Managers to effectively communicate with all stakeholders; coordinate team meetings; complete contract documents; and review consultant and contractor pay applications.
• Work with Project Managers and Superintendents in coordinating the work of each trade.
• Interpret technical impacts related to project scheduling.
• Organize project schedules, assist with program objectives and requirements, ensure standards and guidelines for project activities.

*Because the needs of the company are constantly evolving, the above list is not exhaustive and is subject to revision to meet changing priorities. 

Education: 

1. Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field or 3+ years of equivalent experience in drywall trade.
   

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of commercial construction principles, techniques, and procedures
• Ability to read architectural plans and specifications.
• Ability to effectively present information in oral, written, and graphic
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, staff, and
• Engineering, Construction Management, or Architectural Degree, or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated skills in organizing and evaluating information.

NGi is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.