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Project Engineer

Project Engineer

A1 Works in Progress Associates, LLCNew York, NY, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Works-in-Progress Associates (WPA) is seeking a Project Engineer to join our team! This position will work with the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) at the Frederick Douglass Houses in upper Manhattan. The duration of the project is approximately 27 months. The candidate must have knowledge of RFI tracking, contract document review, forecast and cost scheduling, preparation of change order review, and the review of payments.

Minimum Requirements :

  • Baccalaureate Degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Accounting or related field from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 4 years of full-time experience as a Project Engineer in the construction industry
  • A driver's license valid in New York State.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with all applicable software packages including but not limited to MS Windows; MS Office (including Project, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), and Adobe Acrobat.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States
  • Must be willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law / regulations.

Responsibilities :

  • Perform contract document review.
  • Process / distribute / review submittals, RFIs, project documents, correspondence.
  • Forecast and cost scheduling tasks.
  • Monitor the project schedule.
  • Draft and track change orders / change notices.
  • Problem resolution
  • Payment application review
  • Attending meetings and writing minutes of project meetings
  • Preparing regular reports and correspondence.
  • Oversee Maintenance of all project logs.
  • Assist with the oversight of the submittals process including receiving and distributing, reviewing submittal packages for completeness, and reviewing designated field review submittals for compliance with the contract documents.
  • Contract close-out.
  • Other duties related to construction site activities as needed.

    • Skills :

  • Ability to build and strengthen long-lasting client relationships by providing reliable service and project solutions.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all management levels. Must have excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
  • Must have strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Must be able to adapt and prioritize, meeting deadlines, in a fast-paced environment.
  • Operate with a sense of urgency, quickly responding to clients.
  • Demonstrated leadership, responsiveness, and accountability.
  • Detail oriented with strong analytical skills.
  • Proactive and take initiative.

    • Company Description

    WPA is a woman-owned Owner's Representative firm and we manage construction projects for mostly nonprofits including schools, hospitals, libraries, etc. in the New York City area. We have been in business for over 30 years and have completed well over 400 projects. We currently have somewhere between 40-50 employees.

    Because we are a woman-owned firm we are on contracts with larger Construction Management firms such as LiRo, Hill International, Jacobs, Tectonic, Gilbane, etc. and we help them to meet their WBE goals. We provide Project Managers, Inspectors, Estimators, Office Engineers and so on. Currently we are on about 10-15 different contracts.

    Company Description

    WPA is a woman-owned Owner's Representative firm and we manage construction projects for mostly nonprofits including schools, hospitals, libraries, etc. in the New York City area. We have been in business for over 30 years and have completed well over 400 projects. We currently have somewhere between 40-50 employees.\r\n\r\nBecause we are a woman-owned firm we are on contracts with larger Construction Management firms such as LiRo, Hill International, Jacobs, Tectonic, Gilbane, etc. and we help them to meet their WBE goals. We provide Project Managers, Inspectors, Estimators, Office Engineers and so on. Currently we are on about 10-15 different contracts.

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