Project Engineer - Construction Services

Layton Construction - Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time

Salt Lake City, UT

Construction of Buildings

About the position

The Project Engineer at Layton Construction Company plays a crucial role in assisting Project Managers to ensure that construction work aligns with project plans and specifications. This position focuses on compliance, cost-saving methods, and effective communication within project teams, contributing to the overall success of construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Assures compliance by becoming intimately familiar with the assigned project plans and specifications.
• Reviews shop drawings and submittals.
• Reviews plans from the standpoint of value analysis and constructability, ensuring appropriate materials are utilized.
• Communicates inconsistencies to the architect.
• Recommends labor saving and other cost-saving methods to save money in actual construction.
• Attends and takes notes for project team meetings, including weekly Owner/Architect meetings and subcontractor coordination meetings.
• Distributes meeting minutes to participants.
• Publishes weekly progress reports for assigned projects and follows up for receipt, review, and distribution of information required for project construction.
• Updates project schedules as needed.
• Assists in bidding and in developing scope of work for trade contractors.
• Works with the superintendent to prepare project schedule, including establishing dates for receiving shop drawings and milestones necessary to complete the project on time.
• Follows up for review and approval for shop drawings, samples, material lists, etc.
• Maintains logs reflecting the status of shop drawings, requests for clarification, change requests, and proposal requests.
• Advises on proper procedures for concrete pours and inspects structural reinforcing.
• Coordinates standard slump and compaction testing to verify compliance to specifications.
• Reviews field procedures and final installation of structural elements to ensure compliance of the work.
• Performs work sampling and observes work methods to advise superintendent on improvement of production efficiency.
• Complies with all safety policies, practices, and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Word and Excel.
• Flexibility to modify plans and behavior when necessary to meet goals.
• Ability to work well with others and assist co-workers in achieving their goals.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Desire to quickly learn new job-related information.
• Understanding and application of OSHA and company safety requirements.
• Integrity and maintenance of normal standards of ethics and conduct.