Assistant Project Engineer Jobs in Santa Fe, NM (NOW HIRING)

SUMMARY: 

The Project Engineer works closely with and supports the Director of Construction, Superintendent, Project Manager(s), contractors, sub-contractors and other team members. The Project Engineer focuses on understanding contracts / plans / specifications / addenda / owners’ contract and subcontracts, RFIs, ASIs, change orders, meeting minutes, job closeout documentation, managing multiple tasks, producing quality work, consistently meeting deadlines and being results-driven.  This position requires frequent travel to and from the office, job sites / projects, meetings, supplier/sub-contractor locations, etc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Manage project engineering and related functions and activities
• Understand and review contract documents, plans, specifications, addenda, owner s contract and subcontracts and monitor all for compliance
• Ensure project engineering activities comply with company and contract requirements and support overall construction schedule
• Assist PM/Superintendent in preparing and maintaining project schedule over the course of the project.
• Provide technical support for construction effort including participation in construction planning and design, interpretation of design, application of construction methods, resolution and documentation of design conflicts, constructability reviews, etc. 
• Assist in the award of subcontracts, create and negotiate Subcontract Scopes of Work.
• Distribute contract documents to subcontractors, including drawings, specifications, and general conditions
• Represent company, project and/PR department during A/E, client and PM meetings
• Interface all on-site departments as required to resolve problems, ensure quality of construction, etc., in support of overall project schedule
• Create purchase order
• Assist Superintendent and Project Manager as required
• Gather submittals from subcontractors/suppliers and create submittal log
• Review and forward processed submittals to subcontractors/suppliers/architects and the field;
• Track status of submittals with A/E
• Track status of procurement/material deliveries with suppliers/subs and superintendent
• Obtain additional information for submittals as needed/revise and resubmit as required
• During Construction Phase, proactively manage project to achieve quality, schedule, budget and safety
• Obtain quotes from subcontractors/suppliers for additional work as requested
• Compile quotes and prepare proposals to owners for price adjustments
• Track proposal requests through disposition
• Attend all construction meetings and prepare and distribute meeting minutes.
• Attend site inspections and create and distribute deficiency and punch list and track through completion
• Complete owner change orders/budget adjustments based on approved proposal requests
• Prepare subcontract change orders or revised purchase orders for approved changes
• Support Project Manager with monthly job cost reporting and updating budget cost projections
• Prepare Request for Information (RFI) as needed
• Forward RFIs to A/E for review and response
• Create log of RFIs and distribute RFIs to field and subs/suppliers
• Monitor and track status of RFIs
• Obtain ASIs and distribute to appropriate project team members
• Create log of ASIs and ensure that ASIs are incorporated into drawings and/or project files as needed.
• Document quality and progress of each Subcontractor and Suppliers. Update Subcontractors and Suppliers of any changes to the plans, specifications and/or schedule.
• Assist with preparation of quantity takeoffs and estimates and help define scopes of work and price change orders.
• Responsible for timely completion of all required project close-out documents per contract.
• Support Project Manager in preparation of monthly pay applications for owner and subcontractor billings
• Support Estimator with bid and proposal preparation and obtaining subcontractor pricing
• Current and valid drivers’ license in the state of permanent residence 
• Must have training in EPA/SWPPP best management practices or must attend next available class.
• Must maintain First Aid and CPR training.
• Other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor level degree with an emphasis in Construction Management or Civil Engineering preferred
• One year of actual construction experience is preferred. 
• Continuing education in the fields of Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering is encouraged.