Job Summary:

The Project Engineer (PE) works as an essential team member in a fast paced and ever changing environment responsible for assisting with the daily management, supervision, coordination and successful completion of the client project(s). 

Job Scope and Essential Functions:

Responsibilities:

• Translate and coordinate project document information (documents, drawings, specifications, contracts, meeting minutes, submittals, RFIs, change orders, etc.)
• Assist with project pre-planning, construction and post-construction tasks
• Maintain cooperative relationships with the Owner, Architect, Engineers, Subcontractors, Suppliers, Municipal authorities and KCC Company personnel
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision, take initiative, be self-motivated, flexible and resourceful, and maintain professionalism and confidentiality
• Must have the skill set to be trained as a project manager, a project superintendent, a pre-con estimator, a QA/QC associate or a safety associate
• Exhibit personal behavior that demonstrates commitment to safety
• Participate and be an active voice in L10 meetings. Create and achieve “SMART” rocks that improve both self and company
• Supervise projects for short durations and manage projects as the main point of contact when team members (Super and/or PM) are unavailable

Role Competency:

• Communication: verbal and written is accurate and punctual, has good listening skills, is a clear and concise communicator
• Dependability: meets commitments, works independently, accepts accountability
• Interpersonal: builds strong relationships, is flexible, solicits performance feedback and handles constructive criticism, approachable, friendly and encouraging and open-minded
• Problem solving: understands underlying issues, shares resolutions and critical details
• Productivity: manages a fair workload, volunteers for additional work, manages time well, handles information flow
• Perseverance: remain constant, align goals with Company strategy, positive attitude, high regard for oneself and others, overcomes obstacles with integrity, motivated to achieve
• Prioritization: analyze and organize project tasks, in order of importance, taking into account all variables that affect the overall outcome.

Behavioral:

• Personal Awareness – Time management, patience/level-headed, organized, self-motivated
• Problem Solving – Manages conflict, takes initiative, new ideas, adapts/flexibility
• Leadership – Decisive, innovative, motivating, positive role model, accountable
• Team Building – mentor others, define goals and achieve together

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in any AEC field, Associates Degree in Construction or equivalent work experience
• 1-3 years of experience in construction industry or related work experience acting as a PE
• Willingness to travel outside of Illinois for projects
• Can perform all skills of a PE I with high proficiency

License/Certification:

• LEED BD+C
• OSHA 30 Hour
• ASHE (recommended)
• CPR/AED/BBP and First Aid (recommended)
• eRAILSAFE (recommended)

Technology Skills:

• IOS
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Microsoft Project
• Procore
• Bluebeam
• Drone (FAA certification and flight management)
• Video/Web Conferencing
• AutoCad (recommended)
• Earthworks (encouraged)
• Revit / Navisworks (encouraged)

Physical Demands:

is capable of driving short and long distances to visit project sites, capable of walking project sites including demands of ladders, uneven terrain and challenging weather conditions, may travel to out of town project sites via automobile or airplane.

Working Conditions:

50% field environment and 50% office environment