As a Project Engineer, you will provide support to the project staff to ensure quality and timely execution of design/build projects from design to completion. These phases include: Scheduling, subcontractor buyout, cost reporting, preparation of subcontracts, the handling of owner coordination, construction quality oversight, and project closeout.

 

Specific Responsibilities:

• Participate with project team and preconstruction services in development of a Project Chart of Accounts
• Coordinate with Project Superintendent in development of a project site logistics plan
• Assist Superintendent in the management of subcontractors
• Maintain understanding of the Clayco/Owner contract
• Oversee the submittal, change order, and pay request process
• Assist in generation of project costs and Job Cost Report
• Contribute to the analyzing and forecast of quarterly Total Cost Projection reports
• Monitor and record training of all staff personnel
• Monitor project labor
• Report and track equipment needs
• Assist preconstruction services in bidding projects
• Implement applicable safety, EEO and Affirmative Action programs
• Participate in the project’s quality process
• Contribute to schedule and project close-out processes

Things to know:

• This position is based in Chicago, IL
• Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required
• No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Ventana does
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high profile jobs
• The pace is fast”

Education/Experience/Attributes/Requirements

• 0 to 7 Years of experience
• Bachelors degree in Construction Management or Engineering required
• General knowledge of construction principles/practices required
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with an adaptable and flexible style in working with all types of individuals
• Experienced dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors and/or self-perform work is a plus
• Creative and results-oriented, with a strong sense of urgency
• Successful internships or Project Engineering experience on projects of at least 5 million dollars (design build preferred) is a plus
• Highly entrepreneurial and self-motivated, with the ability to work equally well on own as well as in a team environment
• Ability to walk the job site, climb ladders, and multi floor scaffolding
• Ability to lift objects at least 50lbs