PURPOSE
The Project Engineer provides technical support and administrative help to Project Managers and the business unit as a whole.
Candidates applying through the Little Rock, Fort Smith, or Fayetteville, Arkansas postings should be aware that the position's physical work location is in Clarksville, Arkansas.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties are typical for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
At a high level, under direct supervision of a Project Manager, a Project
Engineer will
- 01Provide sales and business development support as needed to build client relationships, obtain more work, including providing assistance with design, material selection, estimating, and creation of proposals, scope letters, contracts, etc.
- 02Participate in ongoing review, planning and formulation as it relates to the specific business unit and contribute to the team on how to achieve required and desired results.
- 03Assist with day-to-day coordination and administration of projects, to include but not limited to: understanding project scope, managing budgets and fiscal controls through value engineering, monitoring quality control provisions, coordinating work sequencing, issuing purchase orders, procurement, change orders, and contractor approvals, as appropriate.
- 04Assist with procuring subcontractors and monitoring their work quality and schedule as required for installation.
- 05Ensure customer satisfaction by continual communication on scheduling coordination, project progress, and obtaining feedback on Baker Group’s performance, sharing any positive or negative feedback with team.
- 06Attend jobsite visits, internal project meetings, and coordinate meetings as directed, including tracking action items and providing appropriate follow-up.
- 07Help ensure project performance, operations and delivery are in compliance with design and/or specifications.
- 08Develop relationships with customers and pursue opportunities which provide long-term relationships and revenue opportunities.
- 09Utilize company standard documents including but not limited to business development processes, pre-proposal checklists, turnovers, subcontracts, purchase orders, warranty, etc.
- 10Confer with project managers, business unit leaders, etc. to discuss and resolve any questions, complications or problems.
- 11Accurate daily time and equipment reporting.
MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- 13Entry level role, typically supervised by a Project Manager.
- 14Offers information, helps with coordination and preparation, assists with analyzing and compiling data.
- 15May help prepare estimates and inspect work to assure compliance with plans and specifications.
- 16Begins to build solid knowledge about the company, their trade best practices, recognized work standards and expectations.
- 17Builds solid understanding of job cost history, contract status and job overview reports.
- 18Builds skill in managing customer relationships, working with Accounting to bill customer and enter budget, and ensure quality execution.
- 19Position normally requires a 4-year Engineering or Construction Management degree and 0-1 year of experience, including internships.
- 20Project Engineer II‐ meets all requirements of Project Engineer I above and:
- 21Serves as a project technical source, providing interpretation and resolving questions and problems.
- 22Coordinates pieces of the project given proven skill and ability.
- 23Now involved in more detailed processes directly related to project execution, including budgeting, resource allocation, schedule development and quality controls, or other similar functions that require more expertise and experience.
- 24Takes on additional client relationship building activities that lead to increased business revenue for Baker Group.
- 25Position normally requires a 4‐year Engineering or Construction Management degree and 1‐4 years of experience, including internships.
- 26May begin to run small projects or develop a book of business on their own.
- 27Usually develops into a Project Manager role.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
MENTAL AND PHYSICAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- 29Strong technical skills, including but not limited to, experience with the following software: project management, accounting, scheduling, inventory, design, document management, e-mail, Microsoft Office Suite, time accounting and spreadsheets.
- 30Excellent active listening, verbal and written communication skills.
- 31Strong initiative and attention to detail, prioritization, and organization skills; ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment.
- 32Confident decision-making ability.
- 33Ability to read and comprehend drawings and sketches.
- 34Ability to understand and adhere to contract terms and conditions.
- 35Ability to maintain technical expertise on new technologies, products, and tools through continuing education initiatives.
- 36Basic knowledge of construction and renovation, including materials, methods, tools, etc. involved in strategic planning resource allocation and modeling, production methods and coordination of people and resources in a safe manner.
- 37Knowledge of practical application of engineering science and technology, including applying principles, techniques, procedures and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
- 38Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY
- 39Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on a computer
- 40Must be able to lift 20 pounds occasionally
- 41Significant field and client interactions on construction job sites, which may require prolonged periods of standing, walking and/or climbing stairs
- 42Occasional exposure to variety of temperature and weather conditions
EQUIPMENT/TOOLS
- 46PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, safety boots, Hi-Vis vest)
- 47Clothing: jeans, appropriate office shirt
Baker Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Baker Group will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.
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