Project Engineer - Chicago

We are recruiting for a Project Engineer for our in-house General Contractor, Catalyst Construction Group. This fast-growing entity of CA Ventures is continuing to expand its footprint nationally and we are looking for an experienced Project Engineer to be responsible for aiding the project staff in pre-construction, construction and closeout stages of a project. The Project Engineer is responsible for assisting the Project Manager and/or Assistant Project Manager and Superintendent with the daily management, supervision, coordination, and successful completing of the project(s) to meet budget, schedule, and goals.

Your Mission

• Contact subcontractors and suppliers for purposes of bid solicitation. Evaluate less complex Subcontractor bids, aid in pricing alternates, and initiate value-engineering alternatives
• Be knowledgeable of the permit process and occupancy requirements
• Be stationed at the project site or otherwise as deemed necessary by the Project Manager
• Assist the Superintendent with logistics and coordinator with Subcontractors
• Assist the Project Manager in the preparation of purchase orders, subcontracts and change orders
• Review shop drawings, samples, catalog data in accordance with plans and specifications, scope, installation procedures, site considerations, and regarding coordination with other trades
• Expediate and monitor logs for tracking shop drawings, contract documents, submittals, request for information, change orders and other as determined necessary for a successful project
• Monitor job progress with Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager and Superintendent for schedule updating
• Prepare project schedule with assistance from Project Manager and Superintendent and maintain on a weekly/monthly basis
• Coordinate Furnished Equipment and Systems delivery and installation with project staff.
• Document Owner and Architect decisions and approvals
• Maintain and review status of all project related correspondence (i.e. field reports and RFI responses)
• Assist in the management of the punch list process
• Obtain all close out materials from subcontractors and suppliers
• Support with preparing the job start-up and close-out checklist
• Generate and actively participate with O/A/C meetings and meeting minutes notes

Your Background

• 4-year degree in an accredited industry related curriculum, Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of basic computer applications and software such as MS Office, Procore, Excel and Profiler

Your Style

• Have interpersonal skills, computer skills, ability to communicate both written and oral
• Ability to safely navigate conditions present at a construction site, including climbing ladders, cluttered areas, working in bad weather, hazardous area, dark conditions, and maneuvering uneven surfaces etc. for the purpose of inspecting progress