Project Engineer

Project Engineer

This role involves working with a company that specializes in both new construction and interior renovations, including embassies, multi-family, commercial, and interior fit-outs. The Project Engineer ensures projects are profitable and delivered on time, while building and maintaining good relationships with owners, vendors, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

1. Liaise between the owner, design team, and subcontractors.
2. Ensure and confirm trade Scopes of Work (SOWs) are clear and accurate.
3. Accurately forecast project profitability.
4. Coordinate directly with supervisors on manpower needs, SOWs, and sequence of work.
5. Produce project schedules.
6. Administer contract obligations.
7. Ensure subcontractors are paid on time for monies earned.
8. Coach and mentor Project Engineers and Assistant Project Managers.

Essential Skills

• Project management expertise in construction and renovation.
• Strong communication skills to effectively liaise with subcontractors.
• Proficiency in MS Office Programs and Building Connected Pro Software.
• Experience in handling change orders and requests for information (RFI) in commercial construction.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Proficient in Procore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office software.

Work Environment

The work environment is a fast-paced, construction-oriented setting that is deadline-driven and requires a high level of ownership for errors. The culture, both in the office and on-site, is one of collaboration and teamwork. Employees work closely together to ensure deadlines are met efficiently while maintaining high-quality work. The role requires on-site presence as needed and office presence as needed. The company offers a family/team-oriented culture with opportunities to grow and develop in the industry. Benefits include two weeks of PTO and medical/dental coverage.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Falls Church, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $85000.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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