Project Engineer

STRUCTURAL integrates technology-driven solutions with specialty contracting services to improve, protect, and enhance the existing infrastructure of owners directly, and in partnership with designers and contractors. STRUCTURAL offers a wide range of specialty repair and maintenance services and is the largest concrete repair contractor in the United States, with roughly 2,500 employees working from locations nationwide and in select international markets. STRUCTURAL is the open-shop contracting business line of Structural Group.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists project team with employee processing, including employee turnover, recruiting, and facilitating new hire/on-boarding process (drug testing, new hire paperwork, etc.)
• Assists in preparing project estimates and bids, performing site inspections, and preparing material & quantity takeoffs
• Assists Project Managers, Superintendents and other project team members in tracking historical and actual Production Rates and material costs, helping to uncover any items that might negatively or positively impact the schedule or budget, such as unbudgeted job costs, change in work conditions, extra labor, unplanned equipment rentals, etc. Prepares look-ahead schedules and helps maintain overall project schedules.
• Assists Foreman/Superintendent and PM in mark up and tracking of as-built conditions as they occur.
• Supports and coordinates efforts including job pre-planning, job set-up, crew assignments, change order management, resource management, quality control, scheduling, management of subcontractors and equipment, purchasing of materials, inventory management, and generating documentation. Coordinates all deliveries to the site with client, PM and Superintendent. Coordinates subcontractor mobilization and schedule of work with Superintendent and Project Team.
• Coordinates the efforts of non-union labor and/or union carpenters, laborers, ironworkers, cement finishers, bricklayers, and boilermakers
• Demonstrates strong time management & organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize tasks
• Gains exposure to construction repair projects within the commercial, public, industrial, power & utility markets and will be expected to learn means and methods related to concrete, masonry, high rise, and historic repair including the following: dry pack, form and cast in place, pre-placed aggregate, partial/full depth repair, form and pump, shotcrete, concrete overlays, post-tensioning repairs, grouting, stay cable, soffit repairs, rout and seal, membrane coatings, expansion joints, liquid/sheet waterproofing, epoxy injection, tuckpointing, strengthening composites and systems, basic rigging procedures, overhead protection, swing stage set-up, motorized equipment training, roof set-up, tieback systems, roof protection, suspension systems, electrical set-up, mast climbers, fall protection, scaffold tags, roof cranes, balcony lock-out, and all other methods assigned or required.
• Learns and understand the business development process and will be expected to review branch marketing & business plans; develops a territory or plans to develop new business for the company; reviews primary marketing tools/resources/collateral; demonstrates the ability to communicate company services/capabilities to potential clients; learns how to use prospecting database, prospecting scripts, database letter process, proposal database, and other sales tools, qualifies various sales opportunities; learns how and when to sell a condition survey; and becomes involved with industry trade association(s). PEs will participate in BD meetings, sales calls, seminar facilitation, trade shows, Sales Team training events, and the development of other sales strategies and initiatives.
• Learns the estimating process through participation in bid package reviews, contract reviews, pre-bid meetings, bid strategy meetings, bid document preparations, company proposal development, contract negotiations, vendor solicitation and negotiation, pre-qualification process, site inspections, bid follow up process, hand off meetings, formal bid opening, and bid qualifications development.
• Prepares formal letters and other written communication to customer/owners
• Prepares turnover checklists for shift work - distribute to project team and files
• Acts diligently and proactively with Project Managers and Field Leaders to understand how the project is progressing, what changes have occurred on the projects - including changes with subcontractors, material suppliers, and the master construction manager or owners schedules and assists project teams in developing carrying out solutions to address these changes. Stays informed on subcontractor QA/QC, scope of work, and technical specifications. Assists Superintendents in preparing daily contractor logs and distributes to project teams.
• Stays actively involved in the day-to-day field work in order to understand the work being performed
• Gains an understanding of the Office Manager and Administrative roles and responsibilities, new hire process, PE Career Development program, branch meeting facilitation tools/process, new user IT training process, branch Network Administration duties, IT file and server structure protocols, Comprehensus training tools, personnel management, annual review process, benefits management, contract administration, claims management, payroll process, A/P & financial tracking, collections management, Resource/Shop/Inventory management, and D.O.T requirements.
• Uses action lists and seeks guidance from supervisor for prioritizing assigned tasks
• Proactively utilizes the PECD competencies to monitor, track, and update personal progress through the PE Program with mentor/advocate regularly
• Works with and may sometimes be the primary point of contact with the customer, including demanding customers who have many specific requests. Attends all required site meetings with the client (schedule, safety, coordination, planning, etc.) whether or not PM or Foreman/Superintendent are present. Records, distributes, and tracks action items resulting from team meetings
  
  

Essential Safety Duties

• Assures all PPE required by safety specs and company policies is worn by employees, subcontractors and site visitors
• Assure subcontractors are adhering to Company safety policies and culture
• Attends daily and/or weekly safety Tool Box meetings and participates in Jobsite Safety Analyses (JSA)
• Communicates expectations regarding our safety culture and holds employees accountable
• Performs work in strict compliance with jobsite/shop requirements and the Field Guide to Better Safety
• Performs all work in compliance with Companys safety policies as well as industry standards
• Accountable for the continuous improvement of branch and division safety programs
• Understands the principles of Safety 24/7 and empowers his/her team toward reaching its safety goals
• Examines/inspects work progress, equipment, and jobsites to verify safety standards are met
• Understand and implement Structural Frontline Safety Program.
• Ensures jobsite/shop is maintained in a safe manner
• Performs root cause analyses and utilizes findings as a training tool for branch employees
• Performs Safety Assessments specified by jobsite
• Promotes 24/7 Safety Culture and exhibits a Safety 24/7 attitude in all situations
• Provides leadership/guidance in developing/continuously improving safety protocol in the field/shop
• Reports immediately, accurately and in full detail all incidents
• Initiates actions to assure timely resolution of identified hazards or unsafe conditions/practices
• Reviews findings at end of the inspection with jobsite employees
• Reviews subcontractor safety reports and assists in sharing progress with client and operations team
• Reviews/audits all safety documentation and investigations and develops safety program changes
• Sets an example for others by demonstrating that safety is a core value
• Sets individual as well as division/branch annual safety goals
• Trains project team members on how to properly conduct JSAs, SORs and recognize near hits.
• Frequently visit projects to ensure that safety policies are being abided by
• Wears all Personal Protection Equipment required by safety specifications
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Able to pass a respirator fit test and wear a respirator when required on specific jobsites
• Performs physical activity such as climbing ladders/scaffolding
• Performs physical activity that requires balancing, walking, stooping, crawling, reaching
• Performs physical activity that requires considerable use of arms, legs, and moving whole body
• Able to coordinate two or more limbs while sitting, standing, or lying down
• Able to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 50lbs without assistance
• Able to handle and utilize various tools and equipment
• Physical capability to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
• Able to speak and hear detailed information through oral communication
• Has visual acuity to see items clearly and sharply and to recognize small detail
  
  

Special Requirements

• Ability to Travel - Up To 75%
• Willing to work 50-55 hour per week and have flexible work hours
• Willing to work at heights up to 650 feet off the ground
• Willing to work in uncomfortable and extreme work conditions
• Possess valid drivers license in order to operate rental cars when traveling for company business
  
  

STRUCTURAL is committed to a Safety 24/7 culture and offers competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental insurance, 401(k), paid holidays & vacation, tuition reimbursement, career development and growth opportunities, and a caring work environment. EOE/M/F/D/V

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