Self-Perform Concrete Project Engineer

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13783075 ABOUT POWER:\ \ Power Construction is consistently regarded as one of Chicago's largest and most respected General Contractors according to Crain's Chicago. But beyond that, you can find us on the golf course, competing in beach volleyball or softball in Grant Park, brewing beer, attending neighborhood festivals, giving back to the community, and spending time together during a range of company-sponsored events. Our culture is one of the reasons weve been selected by our employees as a top workplace year after year and its reflected in our current 91% employee retention rate.\ We are builders. We crave being in the field and share an appetite for innovation. We believe that bringing diverse perspectives together helps foster stronger outcomes. We are driven to wow our clients and business partners, improve our processes, hire the right people, and help them grow.\ \ POSITION SUMMARY:\ \ Power Construction is seeking a Project Engineer to support their self-perform Concrete Group. Assist in project management and construction supervision efforts. Management and coordination of all submittal, shop drawings, cost control, reporting, and document control activities at the job site during the construction period.\ \ MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:\ \ Assist in budgeting preliminary documents\ Maintain good working knowledge of current unit costs and building costs/sf\ Distribute new or updated drawings and specifications\ Answer to Power bids/quotes with market competitiveness\ Assist in performing estimates and takeoffs\ Research drawing interpretations, problems, conflicts, interferences and errors\ Research, transmit and monitor RFI's\ Prepare a submittal log in accordance with the project schedule and specifications\ Monitor and expedite submittals in accordance with the submittal log and project requirements. Follow through as required\ Distribute, research, monitor, compile proposed Change Order (C.O.), Architects Supplemental Instruction (ASI), etc. Submit to Supervisor for approval. Update contract documents with C.O., ASI, etc.\ Maintain tracking system to expedite concrete materials and equipment\ Maintain and update status reports as required\ Generate punch list\ Attend project meetings\ Oversee general correspondence as required\ Manage close out process. During course of project, aide in reviewing and verifying quantities and unit prices of subcontractor extra work orders\ Work with contractor and Concrete Superintendent on job site logistics and schedule\ Perform additional assignments per Project Manager's or Superintendent's direction\ \ POSITION REQUIREMENTS:\ \ Four year construction-related degree or equivalent combination of related experience and technical training (1-4 years\ Working knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings and specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to discipline\ Related computer experience\ Ability to assume responsibility and interface well with Project Team\ Possess strong communication and leadership skills\ Setting goals\ Customer orientation\ Team orientation\ Process improvement\ Problem solving\ Detail oriented\ Computer skills including Microsoft Office\ Knowledge of construction management and scheduling software\ Travel in and around Chicago and its suburbs\ \ COMPENSATION DETAILS:\ \ Salary Range: $65,000 - $105,000\ \ Compensation for this role includes a base salary plus an annual discretionary bonus. Details on our benefits can be found on the Benefits tab within the Careers section of the website.\ \ Power Construction is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, me ical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Power Construction is committed to increasing opportunities for historically disadvantaged workers (including women and members of disproportionately affected racial and ethnic groups), as well as residents of marginalized communities.