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Our client, JPI Construction is looking for a Project Engineer.

Full job description

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

• Responsible for quality control and technical issues on a given project or assignment
• Provide technical, design, quality control and managerial support to Project Managers in bidding and running projects
• Provide Business Development, Engineering and Corporate support for Project Managers and Operations as assigned
• Assigned to a Project Manager on a given project, or to an Operations Manager.
• When assigned to work on estimates you will report to the Chief Estimator.
• Administratively report to the Operations Manager .

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures that all JPI Construction and OSHA safety regulations are met and enforced, responsible for safety on site.
• Assists in the preparation of bids through take-offs, design and pricing
• Performs specific business development assignments
• Prepares submittals, designs, job cost reports, material purchases, and accurate record keeping
• Attends client meetings and participates in presentations, closings, negotiations, etc, as required
• Responsible for the set-up, completion, and reporting of pile and anchor load tests, and any other testing that may be required
• Prepares, reviews and tracks change orders, extra work orders and back-charge documentation with Project Manager
• Performs claim analysis including all supporting estimates
• Manages Field Engineer(s) and/or act as Assistant Project Manager, as required
• Manages Field crew(s) and/or act as Superintendent In Training, as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related degree
• Experience (Minimum 2-4 years) with construction equipment, techniques, drawings, specifications, building materials, surveying, design, or geotechnical work.
• Basic knowledge of bidding and job costing procedures
• Basic experience with client meetings, screening project opportunities, and making presentations concerning project work
• OSHA 10-hour training course
• First-Aid/CPR

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Enthusiastic and persistent regarding, safety, quality and ethical dealings on the jobsite
• Knowledgeable in structural and geotechnical designs related to our techniques
• Able to assess opportunities and present the summary to management
• Able to evaluate primary technical risks of an opportunity by review of an RFP and identify additional information that may be needed
• Advanced skills with MS Word, Excel and Outlook relative to reporting site construction and engineering activities
• Capable of performing surveying tasks
• Proficient with AutoCAD

MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP:

• Thinks critically and independently
• Envisions and presents operational solutions
• Strives to maintain team attitude
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic
• Mentors Field Engineers and others in all activities
• Seeks opportunity for increased responsibility and breadth of experience
• Leads by example MATURITY AND ATTITUDE:
• Develops ability to tactfully resolve differences among colleagues
• Recognizes problems and recommends solutions
• Demonstrates improving ability to manage multiple tasks, activities and commitments.

INTERNAL CONTRIBUTIONS:

• Shows increased commitment to JPI Construction trough demonstrated support of initiatives and activities.
• Committed to Safety, Quality and Ethics initiatives
• Active in JPI Construction training and other committee activities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $56,570.00 - $70,505.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Performance bonus
• Weekly pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• San Juan, PR 00907 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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