Project Engineer

About Us:

Grand Contacting is a dynamic and rapidly growing construction firm committed to building exceptional properties that enhance communities and improve lives. Our track record includes successful projects spanning healthcare, multi-family, and senior living developments. We are dedicated to delivering quality, on time, and on budget projects at every endeavor.

Grand Contracting works closely with Leo Brown Group Development as well as other strategic partners and clients. Leo Brown Group is a full-service real estate and development and solutions company, primarily focused on the senior living, multifamily housing, and healthcare industries. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Indianapolis, our leadership team has over 100 years of experience in health care development and construction. Leo Brown Group has developed over $1 billion and 3.5 million square feet of real estate.

Job Description
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Project Engineer is an entry level position responsible for assisting project managers in all preconstruction and construction management tasks. This position would be responsible for the oversight of all compliance documentation, submittals/RFI documentation, punch list/warranty follow through, and managing subcontractor/supplier bids for upcoming projects.

Project Pre-construction:

• Participate in pre-construction design meetings for assigned projects.
• Obtain or assist with obtaining necessary permits and approvals for development and construction.
• Assist with and/or manage subcontractor and supplier bidding, bid review and buyout.

Construction Management:

• Identify job site safety requirements and document findings.
• Interpret and understand construction drawings and contract documents.
• Utilize GRAND software (Procore, Bluebeam, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office)
• Prepare and submit detailed RFI's with possible solutions and recommendations as well as maintain the RFI log.
• Prepare and distribute accurate meeting minutes and agenda for subcontractor meetings and client meetings.
• Review submittals prior to submission to the design team.
• Maintain conformity of all insurance and safety requirements required of our subcontractor partners.
• Maintain submittal log.
• Maintain Procurement log.
• Manage document controls by distributing construction documents, RFI's, shop drawings to all subcontractors and team members as required.
• Update and track all as built changes to construction documents.
• Assist with resolving any issues or delays that may arise during construction.

Quality Control:

• Manage and implement Grand's pre punch QC walk through on all assigned projects.
• Create, monitor, and update the project punch list.
• Create, organize, and submit final project closeout documentation.
• Manage warranty items for completed projects in the warranty phase.

Behavioral Characteristics Displayed

• Respectfully and accurately communicate with GRAND team members and subcontractor employees.
• Routinely walks job site(s) to gain insight into field activities.
• Consistently punctual
• Excellent time management skills and able to correctly prioritize workload.
• Reliably and timely completes assigned tasks.
• Follows leader's direction and seeks guidance when needed.
• Displays a willingness to observe and ask questions.
• Foster a collaborative and efficient working environment.
• Should self-motivated and independent minded.
• Gain the confidence of other GRAND team members.

Continuous Improvement:

• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in construction and real estate development.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement them within the organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a construction related field.
• A successful internship in a construction related position.
• Superior oral and written communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• College Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Technology
• Strong PC computer skills (MS Office) mandatory, MS Office – Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and Procore construction management software
• Flexibility for intermittent travel to out-of-town job sites as needed.
• A combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.