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Construction Project Engineer

Employer:	The Ross Group Construction Company
Job Location:	El Paso , TX
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Industry Type:	General Contractors - Managers
Job Description:	Primary Responsibility: 1. During the Pre-Bid Phase, consult with Business Development and Estimating in order to remain current on activities. If assigned project, coordinate with referenced departments to study and monitor plans thoroughly prior to submission of proposal, update Estimating of design deficiencies, alternates, staffing and equipment requirements. 2. Attend Owner/Architect pre-bid, project and closeout meetings, 3. Solicit subcontractors and suppliers for proposal prior to proposal submission time. 4. Review/ negotiate contract with Owner and Operations Manager and prepare contract for Vice-president to sign. 5. Submit request for surety bond(s) and insurance certificates. Submit with signed contract to Owner. 6. Prepare correspondence with Owner, Architect, Engineers, Subcontractors, Suppliers, etc. Examples of referenced correspondence include, but not confined to the following items: Schedule of Values, project schedule, memos, request for informations, transmittals and submittals. 7. Submit building permit application, follow-up on review progress and receive upon approval. Submit Check Request to Finance for associated fees according to Check Request procedures. 8. During Pre-Construction meeting with Owner/Architect, establish procedures for submission of application for payment, request for informations, change orders and submittals and for coordination of owner furnished equipment. Document management is to be defined and determined for routing and response. A chain of command is to be established for pre-construction, construction and closeout phases of project. 9. During Construction Phase, proactively manage project to achieve quality, schedule, budget and safety. Utilize and maintain tools: schedule and document management to track and record project performance. 10. Maintain customer (Owner, Architect, Engineer, Subcontractor, Supplier, Public Official and TRG Employees) relations and conduct project meetings. Ensure prompt payment from Owner and payment to Subcontractor and Suppliers occurs according to percentage complete timely upon receipt from Owner. 11. Document quality and progress of each Subcontractor and Suppliers. Update Subcontractors and Suppliers of any changes to the plans, specifications and/or schedule. 12. Inform management of productivity, costs, quality control, document management and processing of applications for payment. Notify management of any issues that arise which affects quality, budget, progress and safety. 13. Coordinate closeout requirements with the Architect, Owner, Subcontractors, Suppliers, Public Official, TRG Employees, TRG Management and any other relative agencies that may be involved. Tasks include, but not confined to obtaining, reviewing and submitting required certificates, insurance, operation and maintenance manuals, warranties and as-builts. Review each punchlist generated by Architect, Engineer, Subcontractor and TRG Superintendent prior to commencement and upon completion. 14. Monitor staffing needs, evaluate performance, address employee relation issues as warranted for staff. Expectations for the Project Engineer 1. Manage $5M/ year of projects. 2. Dependability in meeting attendance guidelines. 3. Review and accept company policies and procedures for performing. 4. Show initiative in seeking increased responsibilities and volunteer readily for additional assignments when needed. 5. Effectively perform employment responsibilities balancing the utilization of time versus costs. 6. Progressive in increasing job knowledge and exhibit ability to learn and apply new skills. 7. Make timely decisions using sound and accurate judgment while keeping appropriate people informed in the decision process. 8. Identify problems, gather and analyze information skillfully. Consult with entities associated and affected by issue. 9. Plan a project effectively from the onset, utilizing past experience to identify coordination issues during pre-construction phase in order to optimize project performance. 10. Lead project to completion utilizing management skills to effectively coordinate with each entity associated with the project. 11. Organize and prioritize work activities while utilizing efficient time management skills in meeting deadlines or staying on schedule with projects. 12. Communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and in written correspondence. 13. Meet established goals while demonstrating accuracy and thoroughness to ensure quality of work. 14. Ability to effectively manage the staff through ensuring appropriate staffing, providing formal and informal evaluations/feedback, addressing employee issues when warranted and providing appropriate training and mentoring. Requirements Qualifications 1. Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience in related field. a. Preferred Degrees: Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering 2. Possess strong verbal and written communication skills with all levels of employees and management. 3. Exhibit leadership skills and abilities. 4. Previous relative work experiences in construction management (a plus). 5. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Internet, Primavera and MS Project is encouraged. 6. Flexible, well organized, detailed oriented and multi-tasked. 7. Work 50+ hours on a regular basis or as required. 8. Relocate to location of project; position may be located in main office or project location dependent on Project Manager’s requirements. 9. Some positions warrant eligibility for a monthly auto allowance. When an employee is deemed eligible, the use of the vehicle must be for the employer’s convenience; the use of the vehicle must be required as a condition of employment; vehicle must qualify as an acceptable vehicle defined by Company depending on the employee’s function within the organization.
Company Description:	The Ross Group Construction Company has been a General Contractor in Construction since 1996. TRG works with primarily Federal contract projects with the company's corporate office in Tulsa, OK. and satellite office in Oklahoma City, OK. The Ross Group provides facility and infrastructure solutions through multiple delivery methods and sophisticated program management to its public, private and institutional clients. TRG takes pride in being a preferred facility life-cycle solutions provider. The company has a portfolio of experience with the following industries and facility types: • Administration • Homeland Security • Advanced technology • Hospitality • Aviation • Institutional • Casinos • Judicial facilities • Civil works • Leisure • Corporate office buildings • Pharmaceutical • Educational • Public facilities • Government buildings • Retail • Green buildings (LEED) • Sports and Entertainment • Healthcare • Telecommunications The Ross Group has evolved as an industry leading prime contractor of choice for its clients.