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Jacobs
Senior Project Engineer
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What they do
A Building Engineer utilizes a mixture of construction knowledge and engineering principles to aid with building projects. Analyzes reports, helps design structures, and manages contracts and budgets. Also creates construction schedules and keeps construction sites in compliance with applicable laws.
$97,670 / year median in New York
Job Description
At Jacobs, our PM/CM team works seamlessly with clients by delivering projects and programs to achieve our clients' goals. Whether it's managing construction or designing buildings, solutions are continuously being implemented. What we do is more than construction; we play a part in moving a vision from concept to reality. If you're interested in a rewarding career working on ENR's #1 Construction Management-for-Fee firm, then Jacobs is where you belong. We are looking for a driven and collaborative client-focused Senior Project Engineer to grow with our team in Poughkeepsie, NY. You'll provide effective, skilled project management to help reduce the costs of delivering projects and adding value to the business by applying proven project management techniques. As a Senior Project Engineer, you'll have an opportunity to work on active projects coordinating the progression of trades and design-field staff. Based on site with our client, you'll provide support to the Senior Project Manager with RFI tracking, contract document review, forecast and cost scheduling, preparation of change order review and review of payments. Services also include assisting D&C or consulting with the PM or EIC with payment application review, writing meeting minutes of project meetings, preparing regular reports, field inspections as requires along with other duties related to construction site activities. You'll be tasked with ensuring the project moves ahead to completion according to client standards. Through this role you will have the opportunity to work on multiple fast-moving projects and larger, long-scheduled projects. You'll bring your solid knowledge of project delivery to work on a diverse array of large and small programs. Your presence monitoring the activities of contractors and subcontractors performing craftwork to ensure QA/QC compliance and project quality, safety, and security requirements are achieved. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction related field 10+ years professional experience working on large building construction or civil projects valued above $10 million Knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction, delivery systems, and components Experience or comparable training in inspecting large scale building construction projects Knowledgeable and experienced with Uniform Building Code Possess an OSHA 30 certification Understand Microsoft Office Applications, CPM schedules, Microsoft Project and P6 programs. Proficient in basic computer skills utilizing Microsoft Windows and Office applications and scheduling applications