Senior Project Engineer

Job Description
Are you a Project Engineer ready to work in a fast-paced environment within an organization that will mentor you on your quest to become a Project Manager? My client recognizes individuals who go the extra mile and make every effort to promote from within their organization! Join an award-winning contractor looking for a Senior Project Engineer to join their team in Chicago, Illinois!
Senior Project Engineer Position Description
The Senior Project Engineer's responsibilities include assisting the Project Manager with managing commercial building construction projects. Responsibilities include assisting with bidding and attending job walks; analyzing and competitively acquiring subcontractor services and material purchases; updating and enforcing project schedules; coordinating project meetings; keeping project records and documents; managing change orders, acquiring building permits, processing submittals and other necessary project documents; compiling documentation for operation and maintenance manuals, and physically inspecting projects to monitor progress and compliance with project standards.
Senior Project Engineer Responsibilities
- Work on and visit project work sites, clarify scope of work, and prepare cost estimates and proposals
- Assist with the evaluation of projects for constructability and value-engineer cost savings
- Establish, monitor, communicate and maintain project schedules
- Manage submittal review process
- Assist the Project Manager to develop and implement strategies to self-perform and to outsource the various aspects of a project to achieve the projects objectives of price, schedule and quality
- Conduct and document project progress meetings
- Document and manage changes in the work to secure the interests of the entire project team
- Manage the project closeout process to assure timely completion
Minimum Qualifications
- 4 year degree in construction management
- Experience estimating and managing self-performed work activities and subcontracted work
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.