Senior Project Engineer (Commercial Drywall)

Who we are

We're The Beck Group, the largest and most innovative integrated building firm in the country. We are focused on delivering design and construction excellence on a broad range of project types. Headquartered in downtown Dallas, with offices in Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Denver, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Worth, Mexico City, and Tampa, we believe a better process and outcome results from working together. At Beck, you will find yourself surrounded by passionate colleagues who have a collaborative mindset and care about each other. We are committed to hiring the best and brightest within our industry, and that's why we are seeking experienced professionals like you to help transform the industry and continue building Beck's respected reputation.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

We are looking for a Senior Project Engineer to join our Self-Perform Commercial Drywall Division. This role provides broad exposure to all facets of commercial construction and offers significant opportunities to improve and evolve our current operations and best practices.

In this position, you will play a critical role in supporting the project team with core project management functions, including timely procurement and material tracking, change order pricing and negotiation, quality management, quantity take-offs, and reporting to an Assistant Project Manager or above.

THE JOB INVOLVES THE FOLLOWING ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides training and mentorship to junior team members. 
• Builds relationships with tradespeople, foremen, superintendents, and subcontractors.
• Coordinates, maintains, and thoroughly understands construction drawings, specifications, and other project documents.
• Assembles monthly reports, the Zero Accident plan, and the Quality Assurance plan 
• Develop and maintain submittals, Drawings, Specifications, and RFI logs.
• Assist the project team in updating and maintaining the construction schedule and providing weekly schedule updates.
• Assist in the coordination and sequencing of utility line locates.
• Participate in implementing the Lean Principles throughout the project lifecycle (daily huddles, pull planning, etc.).
• Directly involved with the project closeout process, delivery of the required documents, and project completion report.
• Organize and submit necessary documentation and submittals for Green Building or LEED certification.
• Actively discover and address contract document discrepancies and constructability issues
• Daily field walks to address safety, quality control, and develop a thorough understanding of multiple trades.
• Effectively supervise and mentor entry-level Project Engineers and Interns.

WHO WE THINK WILL BE A GREAT FIT:

A self-starter with the willingness to learn and be mentored under talented Project Management and Field Supervision staff, while also having the ability to proactively identify and solve problems and interact collaboratively and professionally with the project team, subcontractors, vendors, and owners. You possess uncompromising authenticity and integrity, effective time-management skills, a thorough understanding of building construction, and a passion for getting things done. An individual with an interest in the integrated project delivery method and a commitment to innovation in process improvement and technology will be an ideal candidate for this position.

YOU ALSO MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). 
• 3+ years of commercial construction experience. 
• Proficiency in project management software and MS Office. 
• Knowledge of Lean processes and self-performed labor productivity.
• Thorough understanding of project documents and local building codes.
• Fundamental understanding of Plans and Specifications.
• Experience using Excel, Procore, Bluebeam, CMiC, or comparable construction technologies is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Frequently operates a computer and other office productivity equipment; frequently ascends/descends ladders and stairs; constantly works in various outdoor weather conditions; frequently moves equipment up to 50 lbs. to various locations on site; constantly communicates with subcontractors, vendors, and other members of the project team; ability to constantly move around the job site on uneven surfaces; spends much of the day standing ability to adhere to consistent and timely attendance.

BLUE-SP DIVISION:

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