Project Engineer Job at Donley's (Richmond)

Job Description

Due to our continued growth, Donley's is seeking a Project Engineer to assist with projects located in the Richmond, VA area. Consider becoming a part of one of the nation's most respected and driven structural concrete construction firms! Donley’s is a fourth-generation, nationally recognized leader in concrete construction, and restoration services with annual revenues over $200 million. We engage genuine people to provide concrete construction services that deliver and sustain our clients’ vision. The organization’s core values of people, safety, solutions and performance have remained the same since our founding in 1941. In 2023, Donley's transitioned to an Employee-Owned structure, making employees the owners of the business.

Job Responsibility

Safety: Project safety implementation and management in accordance with Donley’s Safety Program
Safety Audit Process - walk the jobsite and discuss with field personnel what we can be doing to make the jobsites safer. Conduct a minimum of four SafetyNet audits every month
Develop Site Specific Safety Plans with Regional Safety Manager and review monthly with project teams and Safety Manager
Other: Proactively review construction documents to identify problems and propose solutions
Work with project manager, superintendent and estimating department on subcontractor and supplier bid tab sheets to determine lowest responsible bidder
Assist project manager and scheduling personnel in preparation of project and billing schedules
updating same throughout project
and, analyzing schedules for potential issues
Review of shop drawings for accuracy and constructability issues and coordinate with engineering, superintendents and general foremen
maintain shop drawing log
Distribution of construction and/or informational documents to appropriate parties, i.e., bulletins and Architectural Supplemental Instructions (ASI’s)
Assist in processing change orders and change management processes as assigned and develop quantity take offs for change orders and work orders, as needed
Coordinate job meetings
take meeting minutes and finalize/distribute same to necessary parties
Prepare as-built drawings for Donley’s work and coordinate obtaining as-built drawings from subcontractors and maintain updated log of construction documents including ASI’s and Bulletins
Prepare notification of project close-out requirements in conformance with project documents with subcontractors and suppliers
Manage the RFI process
Schedule equipment and material deliveries, as assigned by PM or superintendent, for self-perform and subcontractors. Provide information regarding same to PM and superintendent on an as needed basis
Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in construction management, engineering, or other relevant technical discipline
1-3 years of relevant construction experience (including co-op experience, concrete preferred)
Basic understanding of construction document control
Strong written and verbal communication skills
A strong sense of urgency and a positive, proactive desire to support a broad range of assignments
Problem solving and critical thinking skills
The ability to interact professionally and effectively with managers, co-workers, subcontractors, and construction craft employees
Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
2 or more semesters of co-op or internship experience in commercial construction (concrete preferred)