Project Engineer

Full Time
Reno, NV 89521
Posted
Job description

Purpose
The purpose of this role is to develop well-rounded future talent with construction expertise across multi-disciplines – ultimately creating professionals with experience in the full scope of construction management. Specifically, this role assists and supports Field Operations and/or Estimating functions in achieving their respective goals and objectives. This role contributes to several facets of construction (project management, field operations, estimating).
Focus & Scope Essential duties and responsibilities, i.e. those which are basic, necessary, and an integral part of the job, are indicated below.
Company / Entity
  • Actively supports estimating and field operation goals and objectives through completing technical/ administrative projects on time, providing ongoing support, and proactively resolving challenges and issues. Uses customer feedback to make improvements to day-to-day processes and procedures.
  • Collaborates across department and supports consistent Field Operations and Estimating practices and administrative procedures. Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards that protect the company’s interests.
  • Promotes, and protects Spanish Springs Construction values including diversity, teamwork, fair work environment, and respect of others. Maintains a “team” spirit within the business unit. Works and cooperates with other disciplines (across company lines). Uses resources effectively and efficiently.
  • Promotes and protects the community perception of Spanish Springs.
Technical / Specialty Area
  • Assists in achieving a zero injury culture through the support of Spanish Springs’s Injury Prevention and Safety program and active participation in safety meetings and training sessions. Proactively identifies, and communicates, safety improvements and hazardous/potentially hazardous conditions to maintain a safe, healthy work environment and meet corporate safety standards.
  • Completes assignments and tasks on time, accurately, and meets customer expectations. Specifically, collaborates with Project Managers, Superintendents, and/or Estimators in circumventing and resolving problems, and ensures adherence to, and maintenance of, company/project policies, procedures, work rules, schedules, and standards and in monitoring work performance and productivity of the Craft labor workforce.
  • Provides support, and assists, in coordinating resources for assigned projects. Specifically, may independently identify problems pertaining to checking labor, equipment, and materials for accuracy pertaining to the job and makes suggestions or implements solutions; coordinate subcontractors and suppliers; order and schedule material for assigned jobs; and/or build GPS models on the computer for the field.
  • Assists Estimators in performing material takeoffs and exercising discretion and judgment with resolving miscalculations and/or job related issues. Specifically, occasionally may gather, calculate, and compile data for uses in bid proposal estimates for one or more disciplines. In addition, may develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates through researching historical data and compiling summary reports.
  • Accurately prepares estimates, as required. Exercises discretion and independent judgement in reviewing proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope. Determines required contents of estimates and evaluates historical data in order to project unit and man hour figures.
  • Builds and maintains positive working relationships with internal and external customers. Communicates company and project policies, procedures, and standards. Maintains a favorable impression of the company with external customers through professional and courteous interactions.
  • Completes internal administrative organization responsibilities and documentation, including project logs, files, records, reports and estimates. Develops and creates diaries, submittals, RFI’s, contracts, permits, price quotes, purchase orders, work orders, invoices, traffic control plan design, and quantity take-off materials. Assists in developing written Construction Program guidelines relating to Spanish Springs polices.
  • Takes ownership of managing career, professional growth, and contribution to Spanish Springs Construction. Works closely with engineering services, field operations, and/or estimating on work performance and productivity. Gains exposure, and contributes to, multiple areas of the company. Communicates personal and professional goals and objectives, with the ultimate result of progressing from a Project Engineer into an Engineering Services, Field Operations, or Estimating role.

Relationships, Qualifications and Requirements, & Competencies

Key Relationships
Reports to:
  • General Manager
  • (or) General Superintendent
  • (or) Estimating Manager
  • (or) Project Manager
  • (or) Business Operations Manager
Direct reports: None
External clients: Material suppliers, equipment suppliers, subcontractors, owners, developers, consultants, private customers, public agencies, state and federal regulatory agencies, A/E representatives
Internal clients: General Manager, Business Operations Manager, General Superintendent, Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, Estimators, Estimating Manager, Administrative Manager, Accounting Office Assistant, Cost Analysts, and Dispatch
Role Qualifications & Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, (or related field) or equivalent combination of technical training and related experience
Experience & Industry Expertise: Typically a: Project Engineer I = 0 – 2 years; Project Engineer II = 2 plus years
Specific Job Requirements:
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment drug, alcohol, and background investigation
  • Valid Driver’s License and the ability to obtain and maintain the required company auto insurance limits.
  • Current on all company required safety training
Ability to preserve confidential and proprietary information and successfully avoid conflicts-of-interest
  • Knowledge of drafting and ability to read and interpret blueprints
  • Ability to utilize computer aided systems and equipment to calculate material quantity requirements
  • Knowledge of project management software and/or estimating software
  • Working knowledge of construction equipment, materials, techniques, and required standards applicable to discipline
  • Knowledge of company’s Standard Operating Policies and Procedures
Occasional overnight travel
Competencies
  • Relationship Management
  • Business Acumen
  • Communications
  • Organization and Management
  • People Development
  • Technology: Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, AGTEK, SureTrak
Technical competence in construction

Position Description Cont.

Equipment Used, Physical Demands, and Work Environment
Equipment Used: Personal computer, telephone, pagers, drafting board, digitizer, plan scanners and copiers, plotters, personal protective equipment.
  • Physical Demands & Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Physical: Sitting for long periods of time working on a computer as well as driving to and from job sites, client offices, agency headquarters and the like. Job site visits require walking on uneven ground, climbing, bending, stooping and crawling in confined or enclosed spaces. Some lifting of materials and equipment up to 50 lbs. Vision requirements are close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. May work long hours during peak seasons.
  • Work Environment: Typical office environment with adequate temperatures and lighting, low levels of noise. Exposed to the conditions of job sites which can include loud noise, dust, fumes, and extreme weather conditions prevalent at the time. May work various shifts or hours, including early mornings, dusk or evenings.

Employer Disclosure Statement The above statements and job description is intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed within this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and tasks. Other similar or additional duties are performed as assigned.
Please Note: Teichert and its family of companies are proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Minorities/Women/Disabled and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. Individuals seeking employment at one of our companies are considered without regard to age, ancestry, color, race, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Notice to Staffing Agencies:
Teichert, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Teichert") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Teichert, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Teichert mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Teichert employees, or to Teichert’s resume database will be considered Teichert property. Teichert will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Teichert will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Teichert’s recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Teichert will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Teichert’s Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Teichert employee is authorized to bind Teichert to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.

Street Address

595 Double Eagle Court, Suite 2001

City

Reno

State/Province

Nevada

Zip Code

89521

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