Project Engineer

Palm Beach, FL

Full Time

Florida

Mid Level

We’re hiring a project engineer with at least 3 years of professional construction experience, to work closely with the superintendent and project manager on estimating and scheduling efforts, subcontractor buy-out, and project documentation/ tracking. Project engineers understand design intent and apply the mechanics of how things come together in the field to collaborate effectively with the project team, architect, vendors, subs, suppliers, and consultants. This position is dynamic, creative, and whenever possible, site-based, to ensure projects are executed at the highest levels of quality and craftsmanship.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As a project engineer, you’ll be responsible for supporting the entire construction project lifecycle from pre- to post-construction, including:

Collaborating with project manager and superintendent to build according to plan and specifications
Contributing to estimating efforts: take-offs, coordinate sub bids, materials pricing
Maintaining positive relationships and clearly communicating with clients, partners, designers, field team, and subcontractors
Reading and managing plans, specifications, contracts, purchase orders, shop drawings, submittals, lien releases, RFI logs, and all other project related documents
Issuing RFPs, distributing plans and contract documents
Creating scope of work for subs and vendors for RFPs and Subcontractor Agreements
Conducting subcontractor site walk-throughs to review plans and specs prior to pricing
Assessing data from subcontractor proposals: review, negotiate, summarize
Writing and managing Subcontractor Agreements ensuring all necessary elements are present
Maintaining punch list with architect and build team
Receiving, review, and code applications for payment with project manager
Partnering with the project manager to assure payment is received from owner and paid out to subcontractors
Maintaining owner’s manual (product information, warranties, as-built drawings, etc.) and handling project close out requirements
Working with superintendent to maintain job site quality control
Being a positive advocate for safety in action and attitude; reinforcing awareness to reduce the risk of injury or citations

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

To be successful as a Dowbuilt project engineer, you’ll need:

3+ years of construction management experience, high-end residential highly preferred
Construction Management degree, or similar education plus experience
Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications
Excellent communication, team-building skills and detail follow through
Knowledge of technical construction terms and experience with both traditional and new materials
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Project, Excel, Word, BlueBeam
Familiarity with web-based applications such as Slack, Asana, SmartSheet, and Airtable is highly preferred
Sage 300 CRE familiarity is preferred, but not required
US Work Authorization

WHAT WE OFFER

We are a fun, easygoing bunch of professionals who take a lot of pride in the work we do. We acknowledge the contributions and talents of our team members by providing benefits that support you at work and in life:

Competitive pay commensurate with skills and experience
100% paid medical, dental, vision, and $50k in basic life insurance for full-time employees (30% coverage for dependents), first of the month following DOH
401(k) retirement savings plan with a 3% employer profit sharing contribution after 1 year
8 paid holidays each year, no waiting period
Paid Time-Off (PTO). Salaried/Exempt employees accrue 2.31 hours per week, or 120 hours per year, with one additional day of service per year until reaching a max accrual of 160 hours.
Education reimbursement
Mentorship and career development opportunities
Discretionary bonus

WHO WE ARE

Dowbuilt is a construction company founded in 1980, and today our talented teams can be found from coast to coast. We excel at cutting-edge, innovative, never-been-done-before residential projects and home service—all of which require precision and impeccable attention to detail. We work with top architects, and our builds are regularly featured in publications such as Architectural Digest, Architectural Record, and Dwell.

The Dowbuilt culture is one of care—care for our employees, clients, and the talented craftspeople we partner with—resulting in care for the incredible designs we bring to life.

HOW YOU'LL GROW

We’re committed to investing in our team members’ ongoing professional development. At Dowbuilt, we want everyone to have equal opportunity to play to their strengths, fill gaps in knowledge, and grow professionally. We believe that effective career development requires two-way, open communication between employee and manager. Expectation setting happens on both sides, along with support, mentorship, and goal setting at regular intervals. Find out where your career will take you at Dowbuilt.

Dowbuilt is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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