Civil Project Engineer/Assistant Project Manager (U)

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: Negotiable-DOE

TST TACTICAL DEFENSE SOLUTIONS, INC.
DBA TIDEWATER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CORPORATION (TDSC)

***THIS IS AN ENTRY-LEVEL POSITION***

SUMMARY:

The Project Engineer/Assistant Project Manager is an entry-level position, primarily responsible for aiding the project staff in the preconstruction and construction stages of a project(s). The Project Engineer is responsible for assisting the Project Manager with the daily management, supervision, coordination, and successful completion of the project(s) to meet time and cost objectives with respect to contracting, scheduling, estimating, bidding, and contract administration functions.

Our search is currently limited to qualified candidates living within the Hampton Roads commuting area.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contact subcontractors and suppliers for purposes of bid solicitation as needed. Evaluate less complex Subcontractor bids, aid in pricing alternates, and initiate value-engineering alternatives.
• Assist the Project Manager in the preparation of purchase orders, subcontracts, and change orders.
• Perform document control through management of the drawing files and lists including Addenda, RFIs and other project document revisions.
• Review submittal shop drawings, samples, catalog data in accordance with plans and specifications, scope, installation procedures, site considerations, and regarding coordination with other trades.
• Prepare, expedite, and monitor logs for tracking shop drawings, contract documents, submittals, request for information, change orders and other as needed.
• Monitor job progress with Project Manager and Superintendent for schedule updating.
• Maintain project schedule with assistance from Project Manager and Superintendent on a weekly/monthly basis.
• Assist in the management of the punch list process.
• Obtain all closeout materials from subcontractors and suppliers including guarantees and warranties, as-builts, Operations and Maintenance Manuals, and coordinate Owner Training of Equipment.
• Assist with preparing the job start-up and closeout checklists.
• Possess working knowledge of all project plans, specifications, contract with Owner, subcontracts, purchase orders, daily correspondence, shop drawings, submittals, and all other project related documents, and maintain a complete and accurate set of as-builts.
• Must reside within commuting distance of our main office in Virginia Beach, VA.
• This is an in-person, on-site position no telecommuting.

POSITION SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Currently working towards or already obtained a B.S. in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field position OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 years of industry experience, preferably in general contracting Students & new grads will also be considered.
• Knowledge of Construction estimating, means and methods, accounting, document administration, and understanding of industry practices.
• Experience with construction industry scheduling software.
• Previous experience managing employees .
• Some periodic travel may be required.
• Blueprint Reading

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Dependable.
• Attention to Detail.
• Follow through.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proactively identifies potential issues.
• Solve problems calmly and collaboratively.
• Willingness to receive and give constructive performance feedback.
• Manage time and competing priorities.
• Ability to use and learn current and future technology.
• Ability to travel to jobsites as needed.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• This position involves work at a construction site where duties will be performed both indoors and outdoors.
• Overtime may be required from time to time to meet project deadlines.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other business machines.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk.
• Climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

SALARY:

• Negotiable depending on experience.
• Paid Weekly on Fridays (Mon thru Sun Work Week) w/ paystubs emailed.

BENEFITS:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance - Eligible after 30 Days, Enrolled on 1st of month - 50% of employee rate paid for employee for Health & Dental only.
• 401(k) w/ employer match up to 3% of annual income after (1) year of employment.
• Paid Time Off (8 Days) New Year, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, & Christmas + 2 additional days, usually utilized at Christmas and Thanksgiving
• Earned Leave (Vacation/Sick) 80 Total Hours Accrued Annually
  • Vacation (24 hours annually, accrued at 0.47 hours a week) never expires, but caps at 24 hours.
  • Sick (up to 56 hours annually, accrued at 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked) never expires, but caps at 56 hours.
• Aflac Available for employees to take advantage of/supplement insurance at additional expense
• New York Life Insurance Available for employees to take advantage of/supplement insurance at additional expense

EOE/M/F//Vet

DISCLAIMER:
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. The employer reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. Employment remains at-will unless otherwise specified in a written agreement.