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EMJ

Project Engineer

arlington, TX

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About this opportunity

EMJ lists this Project Engineer opportunity in arlington, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Position Summary

A Project Engineer plays an essential role in the success of all stages of a project. This includes assisting the project team through the decision, planning, and execution phases with the aim of defining and creating value for our clients.

EMJ’s Purpose is to be People Serving People. For Project Engineers, EMJ accomplishes this Purpose by providing a structured PE program, with flexibility, and with the baseline goal to develop future leaders for both Operations and Preconstruction departments. Responsibilities change depending on assignment to ensure a Project Engineer has consistent opportunities to learn and grow. When assigned to one of EMJ’s regional offices, a Project Engineer will primarily assist Project Managers & Preconstruction Managers. When assigned to an active EMJ project, a Project Engineer will primarily support Superintendents. By participating in this program a Project Engineer gains a 360-degree view of what is required to deliver an exceptional client experience while ensuring EMJ remains financially strong.

A candidate for a Project Engineer position must embody EMJ Construction’s Core Values: be Selfless, Trustworthy, and Gritty, all while displaying a positive, winning attitude in a team-based environment.

What You Will Be Doing in This Role

Office Assignment

Assist in bid solicitation, takeoffs and bid scope review

Conduct subcontractor reference checks

Expedite Joint Check Agreements, Letters of Credit and Personal Guarantee

Expedite contract execution and receive insurance certifications

Schedule and participate in buyout meetings

Assist in Site Evaluations & Due Diligence trips

Price value generated ideas

Execute Cost Management/Control by assisting in both Pay Application and Change Order processes

Update the jobsite plans and Contract Exhibits

“Start Strong | Finish Strong” through the project start up and close out process

Prepare submittal logs and material delivery logs for the field

Lead an effective OAC meeting

Create, maintain, and update project schedules

Prepare and present monthly Project Status Reports (PSR)

Understand and participate in EMJ’s Client Experience (CX) process

Field Assignment

Read, understand, and execute requirements within project specifications

Review and understand executed subcontract agreements

Embrace our culture of quality by participating in Preconstruction meetings, as well as conducting 1st Work, In-Progress, and Close Up Inspections

Review submittals & shop drawings with Superintendents

Participate in weekly Trade Partner Coordination meetings, and other meetings as needed

Build strong relationships with trade partners by ensuring they have updated drawings, RFI responses, submittals, and schedules

Understand and participate in the Client Experience (CX) process

Identify and mitigate safety and SWPPP issues

Expedite RFI’s and maintain the RFI log

What You Will Need For This Role

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related area preferred

Experience in commercial construction is preferred, but not required

Well organized and able to accomplish a variety of tasks in an efficient and timely manner

Must be goal oriented

Ability to identify, investigate and quantify onsite issues, with corresponding resolutions and consequences

Strong leadership potential with desire to learn and grow

Willingness and ability to relocate with assigned jobs

Night and weekend work may be required

Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs.

Must be able to stoop, bend, and stand for extended periods

Computer knowledge and efficiency, with the ability to learn specific web-based and software applications: SharePoint, Procore, Bluebeam, Phoenix Scheduling Software

EMJ is not accepting unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters at this time.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

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Worksite address

arlington, TX, 76000, US

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