Project Engineer

The Conti Group - Tampa, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Tampa, FL

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

About the position

The Project Engineer at Conti Federal Services is responsible for overseeing construction projects, ensuring safety and quality while managing budgets and client relationships. This role involves subcontractor management, cost estimation, and collaboration with the project team to optimize project execution and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Complies with safety procedures/policies and addresses and/or elevates noncompliance among all employees, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Supports the Quality personnel and the project through the use of the Quality Management System.
• Develops various construction means and methods with the Superintendent and/or Project Manager to optimize safety, cost, equipment utilization, schedule efficiency, and communication with the client.
• Manages/reviews all foremen's reports daily to ensure all information is properly recorded before any cost or inventory entry.
• Monitors material yields and modifies operations to minimize waste.
• Assists the buyout process, writes the requisition, and communicates all required information to the Project Team.
• Takes a site walk each day to monitor the project's progress and to remain fully aware of any developing issues.
• Assists the preparation of the 12-month cash flow schedule.
• Reviews and understands the extra work billing format. Updates all budgets to incorporate owner change orders.
• Oversees subcontractors and holds the subcontractors accountable to their agreement. Attends the subcontractor coordination meetings to provide updates to schedules, drawings, and specifications.
• Produces and manages project submittals, shop drawings, and material certifications so all are submitted and approved prior to the start of work.
• Actively participates in the development of the Four Week Look Ahead schedules with the Superintendents using basic logic to incorporate resources, submittals, approvals, lead times, restraints, and milestones.
• Participates in relevant daily huddles to ensure the projects are expeditiously and profitably constructed.
• Establishes excellent working and professional relationships with the clients and their representatives and/or field inspectors.
• Participates in recruiting and interviewing candidates.
• Participates in Business Development activities to promote the company's brand and services.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen for Security Clearance Requirements.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management or related field with three or more years of experience. Experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Background in project start-up meetings, sub-contractor and vendor buy-outs, owner estimates, sub/vendor requisitions and cost-to-completes.
• Demonstrated exceptional leadership skills.
• Excellent teamwork, communication and people skills.
• Entrepreneurial with a well-rounded business perspective.
• Solid time management system and excellent organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, P3 Primavera, HCSS, JD Edwards and Expedition software.
• Working knowledge of estimating, engineering, cost tracking systems and site surveying.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance on the first day of employment.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) matching plan.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Wellness programs and many other optional programs.