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Leopardo Construction · 1 day ago

Project Engineer (Municipal Market)

Hoffman Estates, IL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$70K/yr - $80K/yr

Leopardo Construction is looking for a Project Engineer to join their Municipal team. The Project Engineer will assist and support various departments in planning, directing, and coordinating project activities, while gaining exposure to all facets of the construction industry.

Construction

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Monitor and achieve goals to include overhead, profit, general conditions, self-performed trades, total client satisfaction and profit projections / job cost maintenance

Monitor a detailed master construction schedule utilizing Asta. Track critical dates of all activities affecting the project completion (Owner, Architect, Consultants, Contractor, Subcontractors, Municipalities, Equipment Suppliers, Site Due Diligence, etc.) and provide updates as required

Obtain permits, insurance and bonds

Review and process submittals, shop drawings and RFI’s. Follow up with architect / subcontractor to expedite approvals. Establish, maintain and update logs that meet Company or Owner’s specifications

Coordinate and/or participate in pre, weekly (e.g. OAC, MEP Coordination, Pre-installation, etc.) and post construction meetings. Prepare meeting minutes. Outline all items discussed, indicating the status of each, and assign responsibility and date for completion of open items. Coordinate MBE / WBE compliance monitoring, update and report as required

Negotiate with and procure Subcontractors and Suppliers. Generate subcontracts / purchase orders, and gather and review monthly applications for payment. Ensure BIM, LEED and Design/Build subcontract language is included, if necessary. Track status on subcontracts, insurance and bonds

Generate and maintain project documentation for BIM (Building Information Modeling). Conduct model mediation /clash detection

Review LEED construction deliverables for LEED seeking projects

Determine subcontractor work completed to date, on a project, and generate monthly billings / sworn statement to owner

Verify, price and prepare change order documentation. Maintain change order log to review weekly status of changes

Project completion closeout documentation. Compile as-built drawings, warrantee letters, O&M manuals, and other documents to complete the closeout package

Ensure correct setup and maintenance of filing and archiving systems

Develop bid strategies whether competitive or negotiated (preconstruction)

Formulate accurate budgets

Review all bid documents to create quantity take-offs using On Screen. Develop RFI’s as required

Conduct jobsite walkthroughs to verify actual field conditions

Develop a list of qualified subcontract bidders using the invitation to bid software to attain the per trade requirements. Communicate with subcontract bidders to increase coverage if necessary

Receive and analyze Subcontractor bids as they relate to drawings, specifications and scope of work using bid day form

Prepare owner budget proposal after pursuing cost-saving alternatives and value engineering

Take part in client presentation when required

Participate in preconstruction job turnover process

Procure materials, and assemble / distribute a two-week look-ahead schedule that coincides with the detailed master construction schedule. Maintain daily logs, which document day-to-day job activities. Participate in Subcontractor meetings to coordinate activities

Initiate a project safety plan and monitor EH&S initiatives. Walk jobsite daily to review conditions / progress and assist in completing audits, inspections and daily logs

Initiate job specific QC plan and monitor initiatives. Review plans and specs. Maintain construction documents on site by logging the drawings, sketches and bulletins. Post and process ASI’s, bulletins, CCDs, etc. Participate in coordination and pre-installation meetings. Ensure final inspections and tests are timely. Generate field documentation to assist the LEED Project Coordinator in final submission to approving authorities

Manage self-perform trades and monitor budgeted versus actual cost for self-performed work

Generate punch list, determine responsible subcontractor for each item and follow up with subcontractor(s) to ensure timely completion

Monitor and record project hiring requirements. Daily and monthly records must be maintained along with payroll certifications

Work on site and interact with clients, owner’s reps or end users/unit owners as required by a project

Qualification

EstimatingConstruction SchedulingProject ManagementBIMLEED CertificationBlueprint ReadingClient InteractionSafety AwarenessCommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingTime ManagementAttention to DetailAdaptabilityNegotiation

Required

Bachelor's degree from four-year College or University in construction, engineering or architecture related fields; or, equivalent training and related experience

Prior industry experience as a Project Engineer or Intern preferred; field and/or estimating experience is a plus

Understanding of basic construction technologies such as: scheduling software, financial comprehension, digital model navigation; ability to read and understand blueprints is a must

Awareness of project management and accounting software; Viewpoint is a plus

Must have a valid driver's license

Preferred

OSHA 30 Hour certification and LEED GA accreditation are a plus

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Life Insurance

Vision Program

Short term/long term disability

401k + matching plan

Generous PTO including Paid Holidays and Volunteer PTO, Time & Donation Matching

Identify theft protection

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Group accident insurance, legal services, pet insurance, 529 College Savings Plan

Company

Leopardo Construction

Leopardo is recognized as an industry leader in construction with the resources to build award-winning projects with innovative processes across every major sector.

Founded in 1977