Senior Project Engineer

Responsibilities

• Maintain job files (RFIs, specifications, addenda, construction documents, etc.) in both hard and soft copy formats as the project requires.
• Prepare, review, and distribute RFIs, submittals, and other contract documents in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with the contract documents.
• Purchase and monitor the delivery of all needed materials for the project(s), ensuring optimum prices, quality, and conformance to specifications.
• Execute the project within the initially established financial boundaries.
• Develop and manage job progress schedules, ensuring that the construction of a project parallels the schedule.
• Ensure subcontracts are executed and insurance is in place; provide clear definitions of work responsibilities to subcontractors and vendors from various trades, and ensure that all phases of the work are covered, then review and approve subcontractor and vendor payment requests.
• Manage the procurement log in coordination with the Project Manager and Project Superintendent to avoid delays and/or impacts.
• Review subcontract and self‑perform change orders on the jobsite; perform quantity takeoffs to validate the change requests.
• Manage the closeout matrix and rolling completion log; compile operation and maintenance manuals for owner closeout packages.
• Assist in other duties as assigned, relevant to the achievement of the position’s and team’s objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• Experience in the construction industry with a related role is preferable, but not required.
• Must be proficient with a variety of related computer software applications including MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Project, Word), PDF, and estimating and document programs.
• Must demonstrate a high level of emotional intelligence, with the ability to build relationships and work with multiple personality types.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record in accordance with Fortis policy.

Physical Requirements

Work is performed on an active construction site. The role requires standing or walking for long periods of time. Utilize standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, etc. Communication with internal and external contacts, including speaking and hearing. May occasionally move equipment up to 50 lbs.

Travel Requirements

All Fortis positions require some level of driving.

The above description is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements for this job; it is not to be construed as a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. All jobs require behaviors consistent with our Core Values and Culture. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, and if requested, reasonable accommodations could be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role, absent undue hardship.

Fortis Construction, Inc. reserves the right to revise the job description at any time.

Fortis is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or any other protected category. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given an equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job‑related factors.