Construction Project Engineer

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Job Description

AECOM Hunt is seeking a Construction Project Engineer to be based in Chicago, Illinois.

This position is expected to begin in the Summer of 2024.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Assigned to a field construction organization in a general or single discipline position. Assist in overseeing activities of construction crafts/trades within an assigned area of responsibility. 
• Receives continual supervision and direction in the performance of assigned responsibility. 
• Receives technical and operational direction from the assigned superintendent or project manager.
• Assists with the planning and coordination of sub-contractor activities within the area of responsibility.
• Monitors subcontractor personnel to ensure work performance, adherence with project plans and schedules, and promotes quality control in all installations.
• Reviews manpower, material, and equipment requirements with others as designated by supervising superintendent.
• Enforces policies, procedures, and related work rules as established by field management. 
• Assists with safety program compliance that creates a safe and healthy work environment throughout the job site and adheres to OSHA safety and record keeping requirements. 
• Ensures safety standards and requirements are adhered to by crafts, trades, laborers, and others when in the assigned operational area, as well as ensure tools and equipment are in safe condition and operated safely.
• Prepares reports, as required, and keeps supervisors informed on progress of overall assigned activities.
• Reviews construction methods, schedules, manning charts, material and equipment requirements.
• Ensures compliance with all internal and external record keeping requirements, with particular emphasis on accurate, properly coded timecards and accurately coded, fully priced material delivery tickets.
• Uses current construction management system to perform record-keeping tasks, including composing daily diaries and maintaining project logs and retrieving RFIs, submittal logs, and agreements.
• Provides assistance to assigned contractors with scheduling issues.
• Monitors the project pre-plan which includes a CPM schedule, work sequences, manpower utilization, material handling and storage requirements, and equipment use.
• When requested, interfaces with client, architect, and design professionals to ensure compliance to design intent and client satisfaction.
• Contribute to building good communications between field management, project management, estimating, procurement, suppliers, vendors, and specialty contractors to ensure construction complies with plans, specifications, and company quality standards and that the project is completed on time and within budget.
• Responsible for continuously expanding and updating professional knowledge and honing training skills in order to enhance individual and team innovation and productivity.

CM—AECOM Hunt

Founded in 1944, AECOM Hunt has earned a reputation for being unconditionally client-focused – delivering construction projects on schedule and within budget, no matter the scope. From iconic stadiums and arenas to next-gen transportation hubs to sustainable healthcare and academic buildings, AECOM Hunt deploys the latest technologies, industry-leading safety best practices, and highest ethical standards on every project. AECOM Hunt has proven time and again to be industry pioneers in delivering the most challenging projects by emphasizing quality and skill-utilization in all that we do. As evidenced by our long list of repeat clients, we focus on specific needs to create strong relationships and consistently exceed expectations.