Project Engineer

You are SIRQ’s representative on site.
The Owner, Architect and Subcontractors see you as the face of SIRQ.
Treat others with respect, be honest and be fair.
Deliver a quality job on time and on budget that you can be proud of.

The following is a brief guide to the responsibilities of a project engineer.  This is not an exhaustive list of duties. Your duties will change depending on the project and the project team.Project Engineer

• Submittal Management
  • Procure, review, submit, distribute
  • Product data, shop drawings, samples, deferred submittals
• RFI Management
  • Review – do the research to verify the RFI (talk to sub, review drawings & specs), submit (provide all necessary information: details, drawings, pictures, etc.), distribute (to all effected parties), mark up drawings
• Procurement Log
  • Lead times, track material delivery dates and ensure delivery meets schedule needs, weekly check-ins with trade partners and project team
  • Needs to be functional, concise, and easy to read – company standard log???
• Meeting Agendas & Minutes
  • Compile reports and agendas for OAC, team meeting, PRs, subcontractor meetings: submittal log, RFI log, PCO log, schedule, procurement log
  • Detailed minutes including ALL action items, review with team before distributing
  • Ensure technology is working (i.e., sound and video for teams or zoom)
• Document Control
  • Organized (correct naming), SDS sheets (printed in a binder in the job trailer and a QR code to digital files), inspection reports (SWPPP, city, special)
  • Subcontractor checklist: insurance tracking, exhibits, contract execution
  • Know the contract documents inside and out
• Drawings & Specifications
  • Know the drawings/specifications inside and out
  • Keep drawings up-to-date in Procore and distribute drawing revisions (ASIs, approved PRs, RFIs, etc.) to trade partners
  • Send out any drawing revisions as soon as they are received
• Cost Control
  • Track all pricing for RFI changes, PRs, ASI changes, etc.
    • Track in a change event – create one for any potential and real cost
    • Always know where pricing is at for different items
  • Ensure there are no scope gaps or overlaps… if there are get pricing or work with subs to reduce overlaps (define scope) … Provide options to project team
• Quality Control
  • Take daily walks (or whenever onsite – if you have multiple jobs), individually and with the team (superintendent and PM) … note outstanding work, concerns/questions, potential issues/pinch points, etc. DOCUMENT!
  • Setup and be prepared for pre-installation/pre-construction meetings with trade partners
  • Have coordination meetings to discuss work and potential issues before they happen: exterior skins, MEP, structural, etc.
  • OWN IT – BE PROACTIVE and NOT REACTIVE
• Safety Checks
  • Take safety inspection walks
  • Correct it when you see it… review safety inspection list from Jill and help the super make the needed corrections
• Closeout
  • Starts during the submittal process
  • Track closeout documents: as-builts, warranty letters, O&Ms, start-up/commissioning reports – compile into one documents or folder for easy access
  • Coordinate and record owner training with: landscape, MEP, fire

• Punchlist
  • Super drives but PE should help push
  • Help schedule punch list work with superintendent and trade partners
  • Track items in Procore – create locations with QR codes for every room
  • Provide regular updates to ownership and design teams on completed and outstanding items… they need to know we are being proactive in completely their items
• Relationships
  • Develop relationships with the design team and ownership team: work with them to solve issues before OAC meetings, have answers in those meetings
    • Schedule a weekly call with the design team to discuss issues and roadblocks
  • Develop relationships with trade partners
  • COMMUNICATE, COMMUNICATE, COMMUNICATE
• Software
  • Know all software (be the expert)
    • Excel
    • Word
    • Procore
    • Phoenix
    • Bluebeam
  • Go through regular training for software, safety, leadership, soft skills, etc.
• Go the extra mile
  • Be reliable and accountable to yourself and your team
  • Assist in updating the schedule for the project
  • LEARN and ASK QUESTIONS: be willing to take on extra work, push yourself, and get outside your comfort zone
  • Keep a to-do list and follow-up with others on outstanding action items

 

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