A Project Engineer is responsible for assisting in the development of a project at each stage from conception to completion. The ideal candidate will work closely with Project Managers and other project participants; review contracts, plans, permits and track project schedule and budget to achieve construction with high accuracy and quality.
- RESPONSIBLITIES:
- Cooperate and communicate effectively with Project Managers, Superintendents, and other members of the project construction team to assist and provide technical support.
- Report regularly on project status to the Vice President of Construction and Project Manager.
- Interface with clients to interpret their needs/requirements. Relay those requirements to company field personnel to improve client relations and ensure client satisfaction.
- Review the language and scope of project contracts before execution.
- Construct and actively update project schedules.
- Track project spending against the allocated budget.
- Quantify real-world production rates to verify the pace of the project meets or exceeds bid production rates.
- Apply for permits under the relevant municipalities and monitor application progress until approval is obtained.
- Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, safety measures, performance standards and specifications.
- Select vendors and subcontractors based on factors including quality, cost, and application.
- Request shop drawings, generate submittal packages, and verify approval on packages before material and/or subcontractors are released.
- Review plan revisions, quantify cost changes, and generate change orders.
- Gather installation conflict information from plans, survey, or field conditions and create, distribute, and track Requests for Information (RFI).
Skills Required
- Provide technical support and coordinate with Project Managers and Superintendents
- Report project status to VP of Construction and Project Manager
- Interface with clients to interpret and relay requirements
- Review contract language and project scope prior to execution
- Create and actively update project schedules
- Track project spending against allocated budget
- Quantify production rates and verify progress meets bid rates
- Apply for and monitor permitting through relevant municipalities
- Monitor compliance with codes, QA/QC policies, safety, and specifications
- Select vendors and subcontractors based on quality and cost
- Request shop drawings, prepare submittal packages, and verify approvals
- Review plan revisions, quantify cost changes, and generate change orders
- Gather installation conflict information and create, distribute, and track RFIs
What We Do
American Engineering & Development Corporation (AEDC) is a South Florida-based civil engineering contractor providing a comprehensive range of civil construction services for land development across both public and private sectors. With regional facilities in Dade/Broward and Palm Beach/Martin Counties and a workforce of over 500 skilled employees, AEDC specializes in complex projects including underground utilities, earthwork, grading, and surveying.
