Project Engineer

Reports to: Project Executive & Project Manager


Position Objective:

The Project Engineer performs essential project management tasks working in conjunction with the Project Manager to support the overall direction and completion of a project.


General Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

  • Maximize project efficiency and profitability
  • Perform duties during preconstruction as directed by Senior Management, Project Executive and/or Project Manager
  • Assist and develop working relationships with team, owner, subcontractors, and vendors to facilitate successful completion of projects during construction phase
  • Take lead in the submittal/procurement process and be the submittal coordinator/manager. Receive, log and process all project submittals, in accordance with the company SOP
  • Take the lead in the RFI process and be the RFI coordinator/manager. Receive, log and process all project submittals, in accordance with the company SOP
  • Coordinate all Document controls and drawing markups, in accordance with the company SOP
  • Implement and oversee the field staffs tracking of daily manpower provided by the Superintendent for all trades on site. Coordinate Procore reporting with Certified Payrolls and Maintain logs daily/weekly. Provide trades proper notice of deficiencies with required workforce percentage goals
  • Assist and coordinate with project closeout
  • Other duties as assigned
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Strong communication/organizational skills
  • Ability to multi-task
  • “Take charge” or “Self-Starter” highly motivated attitude
  • Sense of urgency and deadline oriented/attention to detail
  • Exceptional team collaboration
  • Autonomous
  • Proficient Microsoft office skills
  • Proficient in Adobe Acrobat Reader and Bluebeam
  • Proficient in Sage Project Management Software
  • Proficient in Procore Project Management Software
  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management 
  • Experience in database design and development

Downes Construction Company LLC, an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer

Please fill out our Employment Application document and send it to narcaria@downesco.com