Summary:
As a Project Engineer at JKC, you will be responsible for assisting the VP of Operations, project managers, and field supervisors with project documentation and control, job cost accounting, scheduling, and construction supervision efforts. To be successful, you should feel comfortable taking on many tasks that require innovative thinking, collaboration, and appropriately prioritizing those tasks' completion.
Assigned Responsibilities:
- Assist VP of Operations and on-site supervisors to ensure project success
- Support Project Managers with compliance items, daily reports, project quality control documentation, and submittals
- Coordinate with project teams to maintain the project and change order logs.
- Assist with the maintenance of the project budget reporting
- Prepare project submittals as necessary
- Conduct pre-bid and pre-construction site visits
- Collect and organize all project closeout documents
- Assist Estimating
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- B.S. in Construction Management or a related degree related is required.
- Experience as an intern, project engineer or other applicable experience is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook);
- Experience with scheduling and construction management software a plus (e.g., HCSS, Procore, Bluebeam).
- Familiarity with rules, regulations, best practices, and performance standards.
- Strong understanding of civil blueprint reading, construction plans, specifications, and project documentation.
- AutoCAD experience.
- Familiarity with earthmoving equipment, sitework techniques, and construction materials.
- Strong written and oral communication skills are required.
The salary range for this position starts at $65,000 annually and may increase based on qualifications and experience. Final compensation is determined in good faith and considers factors such as relevant work experience, transferable skills, certifications, internal equity, market conditions, and business needs. This position may also be eligible for additional benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other company-provided programs.
JKC is an equal opportunity employer.
Please note: John Keno and Company does not sponsor work visas.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management or a related field
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Familiarity with rules, regulations, best practices, and performance standards
- Strong understanding of civil blueprint reading, construction plans, specifications, and project documentation
- AutoCAD experience
- Familiarity with earthmoving equipment, sitework techniques, and construction materials
- Experience as an intern, project engineer, or in another applicable role
- Experience with scheduling and construction management software such as HCSS, Procore, or Bluebeam
What We Do
John Keno & Company, Inc. is a third-generation, family- and veteran-owned excavation and heavy civil construction firm in Chicago, Illinois. It serves general contractors, government agencies, property owners and homeowners, providing site preparation, building site demolition, mass and structural excavation, earthworks and grading, utility construction, and shoreline and ravine restoration. Its projects include O'Hare Airport, the Obama Presidential Center, and the University of Chicago.
