Project Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning and Execution: Assist in developing, updating, and monitoring project schedules, work plans, and resource allocation to ensure timely project completion.
• Technical Coordination: Examine and interpret architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical (M&E) drawings, specifications, and related technical documents.
• RFIs and Submittals: Prepare, submit, monitor, and maintain Requests for Information (RFIs), material submissions, and shop drawing documentation.
• Quality Control and Safety Compliance: Conduct regular site inspections to verify that construction workmanship, materials, and site activities meet applicable building codes, safety regulations, and school facility requirements.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise with consultants, architects, school district representatives, and relevant authorities to resolve technical issues and facilitate smooth project execution.
• Subcontractor Management: Monitor subcontractor activities, assess site progress, and coordinate the work of specialized trades, including HVAC, electrical laboratory systems, and fire protection installations.
• Project Records and Documentation: Maintain daily site reports, monitor variation orders, prepare inspection checklists, and assist with project handover and final close-out documentation.

Job Requirements

• Education: A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related discipline recognized by the relevant engineering or building authorities.
• Work Experience: At least 5 to 7 years or more of practical construction experience, preferably involving school buildings, institutional facilities, or public infrastructure projects. Experience in site supervision, design coordination, or project engineering is desirable.
• Technical Competencies:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Building Information Modelling (BIM) coordination, or project management tools such as Primavera P6, Procore, or Microsoft Project.

  Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• Regulatory and Compliance Knowledge: Understanding of applicable local building codes, workplace safety regulations, accessibility requirements such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or equivalent local standards, and sustainability or energy-efficiency guidelines for educational facilities.
• Personal and Communication Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, effective written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with different stakeholders in a fast-paced construction environment.