Project Engineer (heavy Civil Construction)

Spiniello Companies is a privately held, national, full-service utility contractor. Founded in 1922, we are one of the few companies that fully self-performs all aspects of excavation and specialty pipe rehabilitation. Headquartered in New Jersey, we also have office locations in Maryland, Washington D.C., and California. Spiniello has annual revenues in excess of $150M and performs dozens of projects simultaneously. We currently have over 100 salaried and 300 hourly employees.

Position Objectives and Responsibilities

The Project Engineer will provide support and assistance to the Project Manager and will be responsible for coordinating the activities of a project to ensure cost, schedule, and quality standards are met. This will include all routine on-site project administration, scheduling, and engineering elements. Plans, coordinates, and manages on-site construction engineering activities and schedules and communicates with the team.

Assists in the preparation of monthly pay estimates and updates the Project CPM schedule. Coordinates and updates project budgets, change orders and cost reports for project management review and approval.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work in conjunction with Project Manager on Contract Buyout for specific projects
• Assist Project Superintendents with the implementation of job site safety procedures, notifications, signage, supplies and equipment
• Cost coding of various scope items for accounting
• Assists Project Manager with Contract Buyout with subcontractors and material vendors
• Prepares submittal packages and assure conformity to specifications and drawings
• Bond/Insurance/Permit coordination to ensure bonds, insurance and permits are current and accurate
• Work with Project Manager in communicating effectively with client, coordinating meetings, and completing contract documents
• Draft meeting agendas, meeting minutes for all project meetings attended
• Manage Project Document Control System by maintaining document controls and distribution to include but not limited to: Request for Information (RFI), Project Submittals/Logs, Contract Documents, Cost Reports, Proposed Change Orders/Logs (PCO), Punch List, Project Closeout Documentation
• Work with the Project Manager and Superintendent to prepare, update and provide an accurate "Three-Week Look Ahead" on a weekly basis.
• Review subcontractors pay estimates prior to management approval; review the owner's pay estimate prior to management's approval
• Assist in the supervision of cost report management and assist or lead regular review meetings
• Identify issues early and work to develop solutions
• Prepare required information for presentation at project reviews
• Carry out job duties and responsibilities while maintaining Spiniello core values
• Other duties assigned

Position Requirements and Qualifications

Knowledge of Civil Construction, Earthwork, Excavation, and Utilities construction. Ability to manage time effectively and provide innovation when needed. Willingness to understand corporate and industry practices and standards, processes, and activities.

• BA degree in Construction Management or in Engineering

• General Civil Construction experience helpful with Underground Utilities (Storm, Sanitary, Water).

• Familiar with grading, clearing, excavation, drainage, stream restoration, design­ build, and other civil construction scopes

• Prior construction/project experience and experience as a Project Coordinator in a similar role is plus.

• Keen attention to detail and an aptitude for problem solving; ability to proactively address potential issues.

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

• Familiar with HCSS and Sage Timberline a plus.

• Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail oriented a must.

• Excellent verbal and written communication.

• Passion for the work and industry.