Project Engineer - Construction

Path Construction is seeking qualified college graduates to join our organization in the Chicago, IL area. We are a rapidly growing general contractor headquartered in Arlington Heights, IL with additional offices in Charlotte, NC and Scottsdale, AZ with projects throughout the United States. Typical duties of an Project Engineer includes managing day-to-day activities of subcontractors and suppliers, contract administration, procurement, estimating, pay requests, change orders, requests for information, cost control, scheduling, tracking submittals, maintaining and delivering a high level of quality.
The right candidate will have construction management internship experience on large and/or small projects and varying asset classes including, but not limited to, Higher Education, Retail, Multi-family, Hospitality, Healthcare, Restaurant, Transportation, Water and Waste Treatment, Self-Storage, Senior Living, Convention Centers, Laboratories, Correctional, etc. Path is looking for people with great technical skills, good communication skills, and strong attention to detail.
About the Company
Founded in 2008, Path Construction is a general contractor providing a vast array of construction services to multiple regions throughout the country. Our expertise is very diverse and includes experience on small and large projects of many different types, including but not limited to: healthcare, hospitality, higher education, multi-family, self-storage, senior living, transportation, water and waste treatment, convention centers, laboratories, and correctional. The main philosophy and strategy for the growth of our organization is to be on the cutting edge of all aspects of the construction process. Additionally, our unmatched customer satisfaction and, most importantly, the development and quality of our people drive our success.
For more about us, please visit our website at .
Duties for an Project Engineer include:
General Contract and Subcontract administration
Monitor and document jobsite safety and accident prevention
Construction Scheduling
Material & Equipment – procurement and expediting
Process RFI’s Receive
Review
Submit
Log
Shop drawing and submittal review and coordination
Project cost review, reporting, updating and accounting
Review of subcontractor applications for payment
Participation in and documentation of project coordination meetings
Supervision and coordination of subcontractors’ field installations
Review and negotiate change proposal pricing from subcontractors
Prepare change proposals
Change order documentation and associated cost reporting and maintenance
Research and suggest options on construction means, methods and equipment
Quality control
Project Closeout
Implement all applicable Safety Programs and EEO/Affirmative Action Programs on the Project
Requirements
A 4 year degree in Building Contruction, Engineering, or a related field
Building and construction management internship experience
OSHA Site Safety Experience
Up-to-date with modern technology and display excellent communication skills
General knowledge of construction principles/practices required
Strong work ethic and desire to work in a team environment and grow the company
Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to travel may be required
Working knowledge of project management process and software. (Microsoft Office and SAGE 300 CRE)
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Preferred
Public work experience is a plus
Estimating experience is a plus
Self Perform experience is a plus
OSHA 30 Hour Training
LEED Project Experience
Benefits
Competitive Compensation
Certification Training
401(k)
Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance
Company cellphone and computer
Financial and Mental Health Support through a third party
Travel and Entertainment Discount Program