Mission Critical - Project Engineer

At Henderson, we're about more than just buildings
We're about the people, experiences, and potential found inside. We’re a company of problem-solvers and innovators known for our technical excellence and ability to come up with out-of-the-box solutions. We love the process of bringing buildings to life. And we're changing the industry by integrating the building design and construction process.


As an ESOP, each of our employee-owners are an essential part of our mission to lead the industry in innovation, sustainability, and client experience. With a vision to build a better world, Team Henderson has a people-first culture and diverse portfolio of world-class facilities.


It's What We Do

We provide total building system design services across multiple high-growth markets for industry leaders. You'll get to use your talent to work on projects for some of the biggest names in mission-critical, higher education, sports, healthcare, grocery, restaurant, and retail within the sectors we serve in business, community, grocery, health, retail, & venue.


It's How We're Different

We're about more than just buildings. We're about you. You, and the hundreds of passionate employee-owners who make us who we are. We’ve always been committed to providing an inclusive workplace where people can bring their full self to work and helps people reach their full potential – both as professionals and individuals. Together, we dream up innovative solutions for industry-wide problems, design spaces that become landmarks, and toast the good life at our happy hours. Take a peek into what makes us different here: https://youtu.be/AIt17t_uJ-A?si=oSMy5zQeUcb_faE3


Position Summary: The Project Engineer performs routine aspects of field coordination, project management, or cost engineering requiring knowledge of basic engineering and construction principles under close supervision. The Project Engineer works with various departments to learn the basics of construction project management, site operations, scheduling, safety, and preconstruction. They will support local and national projects including face-to-face interactions with existing clients and trade partners while developing relationships. This position is intended as an entry level position for individuals to gain foundational experience within all aspects of managing a construction project. Duties may vary based on assignment.

Key Responsibilities:
• Assist Project Managers with logistical tasks, including budgeting and client management.
• Attend meetings, both internal and external when called upon by the primary construction manager.
• Assist in updating and maintaining the project management software.
• Assist in the assembly and distribution of equipment and construction bid packages.
• Works closely with the project team monitoring the safety, cost and scheduling of construction projects.
• Coordinate materials and change orders and expedite material on the job.
• Coordinate with clients to understand project requirements.
• Assist in the oversight of project design and deliverables, collaborating with project staff in preparing contract documents such as drawings and specifications.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly pay applications and monitoring project financial status.
• Maintain thorough documentation and updated project folders.
• Coordinate with engineers and other professionals to ensure project alignment.
• Monitor and document project progress and alert construction managers of any issues that arise.
• Implement effective time management strategies to optimize workflow.
• Record meeting notes and distribute as needed.
• Research contractors for the project bid process.
• Contact subcontractors to obtain project documents.
• Process contractually required documentation, including certificates of insurance, daily logs, RFIs, change order requests, etc.
• Contact clients regarding service quality and client satisfaction and obtain reference letters and testimonials for marketing.
• Follow all directions, task assignments and coaching offered by manager and other colleagues.
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Prepare and coordinate shop drawings and submittals.
• Learn about the impact of design changes and schedule slippages.
• Gain knowledge of engineering, procurement, and construction terminology and concepts.
• Seek knowledge of critical path logic networks and accumulate data for use in maintaining realistic future planning and forecasting.
• Attend regular client meetings and support preparation of statistical reports.
• Assist in creating and coordinating jobsite records, including project directory, construction documents, subcontractor directory, daily reports, s