Project Engineer - Advanced Facilities Group

Project Engineer - Advanced Facilities Group

As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you’re not just hiring on at a company, you’re joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you’ll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we’re passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.

At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities, and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We’re driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America.

Job Summary

The Project Engineer is the technical source of information for the project and should have a thorough knowledge of the construction documents, subcontracts, and purchase orders. This role responds to questions about drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and change orders. It involves maintaining an effective and professional working relationship with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers. The Project Engineer may also assist with the supervision and/or training of Field Engineers. This position includes three 'steps' (I, II, and Senior), which provide for a progression of skill and experience. Step I is the entry level for individuals with a minimum of experience in this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates an understanding of the components of the project management plan (PMP) including scope management, procurement, environmental, time management, financial, quality management, safety plans, and risk management.
• Possesses a thorough understanding of the change management process and develops a procurement schedule integrated with the project CPM schedule.
• Procures necessary material and equipment, coordinates and reviews submittals for compliance with contract documents.
• Administers budgeting and cost control processes to ensure projects are completed within budget.
• Maintains "As-built" contract documents and compiles close-out requirements such as operation and maintenance manuals and warranties.
• May participate in concrete form design, related equipment selection, and takeoffs for concrete, asphalt concrete, earthwork, and utilities.
• Plans, acquires, develops, and supervises project team members to ensure project execution.
• Prepares and maintains quantity reporting, coordinates meeting agendas, and prepares meeting minutes, while maintaining project logs.
• Prepares and reviews change orders, including time extensions, and maintains the change order log, distributing executed change orders as required.
• Prepares cost control budget adjustments and executes them in a timely manner.
• Prevents claims, identifies potential claims, quantifies, and mitigates/resolves the effects of claims on a timely basis.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• An advanced knowledge of construction engineering technology, codes, standards, and the interdependence of functional units is required.
• A four-year construction-related degree or equivalent technical training and related experience, plus a minimum of three to four years of similar construction engineering experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, plus a demonstrated ability to manage a team of varied disciplines.
• Skill/ability to supervise and/or train Field Engineer positions if required.

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as steel-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, and vest.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist frequently.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend occasionally.
• May use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors on a limited basis.
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Occasionally climb stairs and ladders.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry, or feel objects frequently.
• Frequent interaction with people during a shift/workday.
• Lift, push, or pull objects occasionally.
• Sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/workday.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.

Benefit List:

• Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
• Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
• Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Workplace Wellness Programs
• Mental Health Program
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee-Owner Perks
• Educational Assistance
• Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program

Key skills/competency

• Project Management
• Construction Documents
• Subcontracts
• Procurement
• Budgeting and Cost Control
• Change Management
• Risk Management
• Team Supervision
• Communication Skills
• Problem-Solving