Project Engineer

Keeley Construction is looking to add a Project Engineer to our Civil Energy Group in St. Louis, MO.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate work and correspondence between all project team members.
• Manage all documentation related to construction project.
• Assist in bid solicitation and estimate functions.
• Prepare and maintain submittal/RFI logs for construction projects based on project drawings and specifications.
• Document and communicate scope changes and other related project impacts to project team.
• Coordinate the change proposal, review, and submission process.
• Participate in all required construction meetings with required personnel, subcontractors, designers, and owners.
• Capable of planning and preparing detailed project schedules up to three months in advance, ensuring alignment with project timelines and milestones.
• Actively participates in job shadowing with superintendents and project managers to gain hands-on experience and a clear understanding of role expectations and required skill sets.
• Reads and interprets project plans or demonstrates a willingness to learn, ensuring comprehension of scheduled tasks and how they are to be executed on-site.
• Understands and performs administrative processes such as obtaining permits, meeting contractual obligations (e.g., submittals, insurance, bonds, billing, closeout documentation), timekeeping, progress reporting, billing and collections, managing subcontracts, processing accounts payable, and handling change orders.
• Anticipates the next steps in a project by regularly assessing progress in collaboration with stakeholders, including internal teams, subcontractors, general contractors, and clients.
• Proactively identifies and addresses potential issues related to safety, quality, and site conditions, ensuring a safe and compliant work environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field OR a minimum of two years of experience performing primary responsibilities listed above.
• Proficient with Outlook, Excel and Word is a plus.
• Background of technical skills and understanding of substations, transmission & distribution, wind, and solar.
• Ability to build and maintain a positive working relationship with staff, vendors, and clients.    

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