Sr Project Engineer

at Gilbane Building Company in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Sr Project Engineer
Job Locations

US-IL-Chicago

Requisition ID 
2024-8829  

Category 
Project Engineering
Overview

Do you consider yourself to be a highly technical, strong communicator with the desire to work in a team environment on complex projects? Gilbane is seeking a Senior Project Engineer that will partner with the Project Manager in establishing, distributing, routing plans and ensuring all information is being distributed properly both internally and externally. This role will sit primarily on the job site, with occasional travel to the office for trainings, meetings, etc.
Who are we?
As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!
We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Who are you?
You are someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane's core value of Caring and "People First" workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You're a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence. A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You're someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions.
Your core values match Gilbane's: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.
What's in it for you?
As a Senior Project Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work in a technical role leading the RFI process and managing cost and project schedules. Traditionally, Senior Project Engineers are promoted to Project Manager I after they have mastered the skills necessary to successfully lead a project from preconstruction to ribbon cutting.
Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to the project, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, Senior Project Engineer's work under the direction of experienced Project Managers and Project Executives on each job site which provides you with opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.

Responsibilities

Manage RFI process
Prepare front end documents
Expedite material deliveries
Estimate and process change orders
Prepare monthly pay request and prepare shop drawings
Establish and manage schedule, cost and control procedures
Become familiar with contracts, general conditions and flow down language
Perform constructability and coordination reviews
Write scopes of work for all bid packages; assist with bid openings and bid tabulations
Negotiate changes with trades and owners; manage same process
Assume responsibility for jobsite safety
Provide job site orientation
Facilitate project meetings

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
BS OR MS degree in Engineering or Construction Management
8 or more years with CM/General Contractor Organization working on large ($70-$120 mm) construction project
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Strong verbal and written skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
Financial Management familiarity
OSHA 10-Hour Certified
MEP Knowledge
Understanding of Contract Document & Specifications
Proficient in Procore
Expertise in CMiC preferred
Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees' education and have built Gilbane... For full info follow application link.

Gilbane is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.