The posting
Job Title: Project Engineer / Site Superintendent
This position will primarily support industrial projects in the Houston / Gulf Coast region (chemical, automotive, semi-conductor, food, and related facilities).
Location: Houston, TX (with travel to project sites as required)
Reports to: Executive Vice President / CCO and General Manager
Job Description
The Project Engineer / Site Superintendent will assist in managing and delegating designated field activities associated with the project. The ideal candidate will lead the project team to ensure the project is done on time, safely, and within budget in accordance with established policies and procedures. They will be expected to coordinate all parties including owners, suppliers, subcontractors, licensors, and other related parties to achieve completion of the project in a timely and quality manner.
Essential Functions
Preconstruction Services
Participates in reviewing drawings and specifications.
Will estimate the cost and manhours needed on the project to complete tasks and
achieve customer project expectations within budget and on schedule.
Will be involved in preconstruction planning, regarding all aspects of the budget and the project schedule.
Project Start-up and Scheduling
Understands project specifications and the contract's general conditions; confirms that all materials and subcontract work is scheduled accurately and complies with contract documents and quality specifications.
Ensures all materials are properly tested according to specifications and ensures that all test results are properly recorded.
Attends site visits/inspections of subcontractors and vendors to maintain the quality of the work.
Project Administration, Operations, and Close-Out
Coordinates and monitors the progress of subcontractors and other related parties in designated areas of expertise.
Communicates with company Management, subcontractors and all related parties giving a consistent level of expectations and direction regarding schedules, construction methods, company policies and procedures, permits, safety, quality control and other performance standards.
Attends daily/weekly project progress meetings with all subcontractor representatives and understands the upcoming days/week's work to be performed and accomplished.
Ensures the project closeout process is finalized to settle all financial obligations, demobilize all resources, and transit the project to the customer.
Promote Customer Relations
Builds effective relationships with customers, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values to meet and exceed the customer's expectations.
QUALIFICATIONS
Engineering Degree (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical) &/or Construction Management Degree preferred.
Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the industrial or construction field.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification a plus but not required.
Working knowledge of construction contract language and terms
Ability to multitask and have excellent organizational and time management skills.
Ability to estimate project costs considering the appropriate labor, materials, and equipment necessary for estimation and execution of the project, preferred.
Ability to problem solve and execute changes in the schedule as needed, making decisions under tight deadlines.
Ability to organize people, tools, and equipment and plan/manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results.
Working knowledge of and ability to apply OSHA safety standards.
Commitment to quality by evaluating project-related processes and making necessary changes, using customer input to make improvements, and meeting or exceeding internal and external customer expectations.
Proficiency in using a personal computer (PC) and company communication tools, such as email, internet, and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook).
Ability to dictate &/ or review daily logs, monthly reports, etc. as needed for clarification and updates of project progress.
Working Environment:
Due to daily conditions changes on construction projects, when employees are outside of the office, trailer, or structure, they must wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required by the company's safety policies and as required for weather conditions.
Must be able to work extended hours, weekends, and possible holidays as required by the project schedule to meet the customers' deadlines.
The candidate will be based in Houston but will be required to travel to project sites in Gulf Coast and occasionally to other U.S. locations.
