Project Engineer

Job Description

Project Engineer – Construction | Orion

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Orion, located in Phoenix, AZ. Orion specializes in commercial concrete construction projects. This Project Engineer role is critical for ensuring construction projects are planned, directed, and coordinated effectively to meet goals, objectives, timelines, and budgets. The position supports Project Managers and Superintendents in delivering successful outcomes across various construction sites.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Location: Phoenix, AZ
• Team: Reports to Project Manager(s) and supports project teams, collaborating with Superintendents.
• Mission: To plan, direct, and coordinate designated construction projects to ensure goals are achieved within prescribed time frames and funding parameters.
• Tech Stack: MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), MS Project, Adobe, construction drawings software (e.g., PlanGrid).

What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Planning & Support: Aid in preparing pre-job meetings, reviewing plans, specifications, budgets, cost targets, and schedules, while providing comprehensive assistance to Project Managers.
• Document & Revision Management: Review and process shop drawings and submittals for accuracy, distribute all drawing revisions to relevant stakeholders, and request new drawings as needed.
• Cost, Schedule & Log Maintenance: Price drawing revisions and field extra work tickets, update project schedules with actual durations and delays, and maintain RCO and PM Submittal logs.
• Material Procurement & Site Coordination: Order and ensure timely delivery of essential construction materials (e.g., rebar, shoring), and conduct regular job site visits to identify and assist in resolving problems.
• Financial & Regulatory Reporting: Approve and code invoices, track weekly manhours and job costs, assist Project Managers with monthly financial reports, and coordinate project activities with governmental agencies.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Management or a related discipline, combined with field experience in commercial concrete construction, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of construction-related experience.
• Skills: Excellent proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), MS Project, Adobe, and construction drawings software (e.g., PlanGrid), with the ability to learn new systems. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with all levels of employees, clients, vendors, and suppliers. Strong leadership, problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills for optimizing project efficiency and managing high-stress situations. Organizational abilities to manage multiple projects, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to changing work priorities in various work and weather conditions.