Project Engineer/ APM (Civil & Utility)

Ferreira Construction is a 700 million +a year, privately held, large-scale, full-service construction company. Since 1988, company has enjoyed steady growth through its history. We specialize in transportation infrastructures, utilities, marine work, buildings, interior renovations, solar installation and construction management.

We are dedicated to constructing quality infrastructure through innovation and sustainability, never compromising our integrity-the foundation of our success for more than two decades. We serve the tri-state from our headquarters in New Jersey, the nation’s first net-zero electric commercial building. We also maintain satellite offices in New York City, Florida and California and Rhode Island.

The Project Engineer/APM provides administrative and technical services in the fields of scheduling, cost engineering, subcontract coordination, and general project administration. Along with job site project managers and superintendents, project engineers have responsibilities in overall project oversight and may be assigned to a particular section, subcontractor, or other facet(s) of the project.

Role and Responsibilities

• Assist in development of project plan as requested.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager(s) in purchasing activities including scoping and take-offs.
• Prepare and forward submittals.
• Confirm submittal complies with plans/specs.
• Support the development and updating of the project schedule and subcontractor detail schedules.
• Monitor and expedite material deliveries ensuring all deliveries conform with the project schedule.
• Administer subcontracts as assigned.
• Assist the Project Manager and Superintendent in the coordination of drawings.
• Draft change orders. Solicit prices from subcontractors and suppliers. Perform scope take-off and estimate costs.
• Aid in close out of project; includes assembling manuals and other warranties for turnover to owner and preparation final payment documents for subcontractors.
• Act as the point person for document management applications.

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering degree preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of scheduling, cost engineering, subcontract coordination, and general project administration.
• Familiarity reading drawings and specifications.
• Computer proficient, including Microsoft Office products.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Team player and reliable.
• Detail oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.