W.E. O'Neil Construction

National construction contractor with ESOP ownership

Senior Project Engineer

Construction ManagementUpdated on Nov 13

Full-time$85k - $105k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Four-year degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent experience in a related field, and a minimum of 1–2 years of relevant project management experience as an Assistant Project Engineer, Project Engineer, or equivalent.
Proficiency in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and a basic understanding of scheduling and CMiC applications.
Proficiency in Microsoft Project or P6 Scheduling Software and project management software such as Prolog, Viewpoint, or CMiC, or equivalent applications.
Experience using daily software tools such as Bluebeam, PlanGrid, Safety Mojo, and BIM 360 Glue.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of construction delivery methods, market sectors, construction administration, building trades, construction means and methods, materials, building systems, planning, scheduling, estimating, and owner and architect relations.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Basic time management and organization skills.
Completion of an OSHA 30-Hour Safety Course.
First Aid and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Assist with job office setup.
Prepare the initial setup of CMiC, including the Submittal Log Registry and RFI numbering system.
Prepare and maintain submittal logs.
Assist the project team with the initial setup of PlanGrid to organize contract documents for team use.
Manage, set up, and oversee progress photo documentation using PlanGrid.
Prepare and maintain RFI logs in CMiC.
Post RFIs and maintain the accuracy of project as-builts.
Manage and maintain the Material Procurement Log.
Interact with field superintendents, field foremen, subcontractor project managers, and material suppliers or vendors to ensure timely material deliveries to the site.
Oversee contract closeout, including O&M manuals and as-builts.
Attend project meetings and assist with preparing and distributing meeting minutes.
Create and organize closeout binders.
Attend WEO Quarterly Risk Management trainings.
Participate in WEO networking events.
Participate in PE trainings, including PE Boot Camps and PE Round Tables.
Work closely with Assistant Project Engineers and Project Engineers on the project team, mentoring and training where applicable.
Assist the Assistant Project Manager or Project Manager in obtaining costs from subcontractors for extra work performed on the project.
Log costs in CMiC so the Subcontractor Tracking Log can be used.
Assist with or manage documenting, tracking, and maintaining the PCI Ticket Log.
Begin managing assigned subcontractors’ change-management processes, including the financial aspects of their project-specific work orders.
Prepare, review, and distribute change order requests for assigned trades.
Vet subcontractor change order pricing.
Take the first pass at negotiating subcontractor change order pricing when applicable.
Assist the Assistant Project Manager and Project Manager in providing information that may affect the accuracy and forecasts in the Monthly Reconciliation Report.
Participate in Monthly Reconciliation Reporting and learn the process.
Ensure timely delivery of project equipment and materials to the jobsite.
Coordinate with the Assistant Project Manager or Project Manager on subcontract award dates to maintain desired material-on-site dates according to the P6 schedule.
Manage the entire submittal process with subcontractors and the design team.
Ensure the project team knows the storage location of all approved submittals.
Create and maintain a document log tracking every drawing issuance from the design team.
Assist with preparing and distributing overall project schedules and 8-week look-ahead schedules.
Identify conflicts in contract documents and issue requests for information to the appropriate parties.
Find practical solutions to field problems or conflicts in contract documents before issuing RFIs.
Track outstanding RFIs, expedite responses to subcontractors, and elevate critical issues to the Assistant Project Manager or Project Manager in a timely manner.
Handle more issues independently while escalating appropriately when necessary.
Assist project superintendents in providing safety orientations to field workers before they start work on site.
Assist project superintendents with generating and issuing incident reports.
Collect Injury and Illness Prevention Plans from subcontractors.
Collect Job Hazard Analysis plans from subcontractors as needed.
Collect subcontractor safety submittals, including Injury and Illness Prevention Plans, Job Hazard Analysis plans, and Safety Data Sheets.
Create the first draft of the project’s Site Specific Quality Plan.
Work with project superintendents to schedule pre-installation meetings.
Attend and lead weekly Building Information Modeling meetings and assist in developing a coordinated model among mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire-protection trades.
Document and take meeting minutes for weekly Building Information Modeling coordination meetings.
Potentially manage the entire Building Information Modeling coordination process, with the degree of engagement and leadership varying by project.
Design project-required mock-ups and work with the design team to obtain acceptance of them.
Develop an owner training schedule showing when applicable subcontractors will provide training to the owner.
Video-record and formally transmit all trainings to the owner as part of the closeout package.
Follow up on and document punch-list work status.
Participate in initial and/or acceptance walks with the architect or owner as needed.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, design professionals, WEO departments and project teams, inspectors, and subcontractors.
Promote WEO corporate values.
Mentor, coach, and train subordinates as needed to help them achieve their career objectives.

The primary function of the Senior Project Engineer is to assist the project team in the administration and management of many of the activities, which are associated with the construction project.

The duties, responsibilities and attributes of the Senior Project Engineer typically include, but are not limited to:

Technical Skills

Assist with job office set up
Prepare the initial set up of CMiC, i.e. Submittal Log Registry, RFI numbering system, etc.
Prepare and maintain Submittal Logs
Assist the project team with the initial set up of PlanGrid to organize the contract documents for the teams use
Manage, set up, and oversee progress photo documentation via utilizing PlanGrid
Prepare and maintain RFI Logs in CMiC
Post RFI’s and maintain the accuracy of the projects as-builts
Manage and maintain the Material Procurement Log
Interact with Field Superintendent(s), Field Foreman, Subcontractor Project Managers, and Material Suppliers / Vendors to ensure timely material deliveries to the site
Oversee the contract close out process (O&M manuals, As-Builts, etc.)
Attend project meetings and assist in the preparation / distribution of meeting minutes
Create and organize all closeout binders
Attend and participate in WEO Quarterly Risk Management (QRM) Trainings
Participate in WEO networking events
Participate in all PE trainings, including PE Boot Camps and PE Round Tables

Management Skills

Work closely with the APE(s) and PE(s) that are on your project team and mentor and train where applicable
Assist the Assistant Project Manager or Project Manager in obtaining costs from subcontractors for any extra work performed on the project
Log costs properly in CMiC, so the Subcontractor Tracking Log may be utilized
Assist or manage documenting, tracking and maintaining PCI Ticket Log
Start understanding and managing the subcontractor Change Management process by being assigned a few subcontractors that you are responsible for where you will be managing all financial aspects of their project specific Work Order
Prepare, review and distribute Change Order Requests for the trades you are responsible for
Vet Subcontractor Change Order pricing
Take the first pass at negotiating Subcontractor Change Order pricing when applicable
Assist the Assistant Project Manager and Project Manager in providing pertinent information that could affect the Monthly Reconciliation Report accuracy and forecasts
Get involved with the Monthly Reconciliation Reporting and understand the process
Ensure the timely delivery to the jobsite of all project equipment and materials (procurement)
Coordinate with the Assistant Project Manager or Project Manager on the date subcontracts must be awarded by to maintain the desired material on-site dates, per the P6 schedule
Manage the entire submittal process with the subcontractors and design team
Ensure that the project team is aware of the storage location of all approved Submittals
Create and maintain a document log, which tracks every drawing issuance from the design team
Assist with the preparation and distribution of overall project schedules and 8-week look ahead schedules
Find conflicts in the contract documents and issue a “Request for Information” (RFI) to the appropriate party / parties
Find practical solutions to field problems or conflicts found in the contract documents prior to issuing RFI’s
Track outstanding RFIs and expedite return responses to all subcontractors. Elevate critical issues to the APM / PM in a timely manner
An SPE is able to handle more issues standalone, but still knows when to elevate accordingly
Assist the Project Superintendent(s) in providing safety orientation to all field workers prior to their start of work on site
Assist the Project Superintendent(s) with generating and issuing incident reports
Collect all Injury and Illness Prevention Plans (IIPP) from all subcontractors
Collect all Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) plans from subcontractors as needed
Collect Safety Submittals from subcontractors - IIPP, JHA, SDS
Create the first draft of the projects Site Specific Quality Plan (SSQP)
Work with the Project Superintendent(s) to schedule all pre-installation meetings
Attend and lead weekly Building Information Modeling (BIM) meetings and assist in the development of a coordinated model between the MEPF trades
Document and take meeting minutes for weekly BIM coordination meetings
Potentially manage the entire BIM coordination process when applicable. The level of engagement / leadership may vary from project to project
Design project required mock-ups and work closely with the design team to obtain acceptance of all project required mock-ups
Develop an Owner training schedule which shows when all applicable subcontractors will provide training to the Owner
Video record and formally transmit all trainings to the Owner as part of our close out package
Follow up and document punch list work status
Participate in initial and / or acceptance walks with the Architect / Owner, as needed

Personal Attributes

Effective written and verbal language communication skills
Takes initiative, strives for increased responsibility and has a desire to learn
Shows emotional maturity, punctuality and dependability
Motivate and contribute to the teamwork / morale of the project team
Shows the desire and willingness to progress to the Assistant Project Manager role and responsibilities

Interpersonal Skills

Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with all (client, design professionals, various WEO departments, WEO project team, inspectors, and subcontractors)
Show alignment with and promotes WEO Corporate Values
Mentor, coach and train as necessary to help subordinates achieve their career objectives

Qualifications:
Four-year degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or equivalent experience in a related field and a minimum of 1-2 years of relevant project management experience, as an Assistant Project Engineer, Project Engineer or equivalent

Proficiency in basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook) Basic understanding of scheduling and CMiC applications

Proficiency in Microsoft Project or P6 Scheduling Software and Project Management Software, such as Prolog, Viewpoint, CMiC or equivalent applications. With experience, using daily software tools, such as Bluebeam, Plan Grid, Safety Mojo, BIM 360 Glue, etc.

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of various construction delivery methods, various market sectors, the construction administration process, building trades, technical aspects of construction including means and methods, materials, building systems, planning, scheduling, estimating, owner and architect relations

Effective oral and written communication skills
Basic time management and organization skills
Completion of OSHA 30-Hour Safety Course
First Aid and CPR certified

About the Company

W.E. O'Neil Construction

National construction contractor with ESOP ownership

W.E. O'Neil Construction is a national contractor with 100% employee ownership that operates across several states. It manages commercial construction projects by guiding the full process from design through completion using delivery methods like design-build, design assist, construction management at risk, and lump-sum bidding. The company stands out by combining the financial strength of a large firm with the speed and focus of a smaller operation, backed by an ESOP culture that prioritizes relationships, integrity, and customer satisfaction. Its goal is to deliver high-quality projects on time and on budget while expanding its national footprint and maintaining strong client partnerships.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Chicago, IL
Founded: 1925

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