W.E. O'Neil Construction

National construction contractor with ESOP ownership

Project Engineer

Construction ManagementUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeChicago, IL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A four-year degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture, or equivalent experience in a related field.
Proficiency in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
A basic understanding of scheduling and CMiC applications.
An understanding of basic construction administration processes, including construction documents, schedules, requests for information, submittals, and material procurement.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
An understanding of basic daily software tools such as Bluebeam, PlanGrid, Safety Mojo, and BIM 360 Glue.
Basic time-management and organizational skills.
Completion of the OSHA 30-Hour Safety Course.
First Aid and CPR certification.
Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with clients, design professionals, company departments, project teams, inspectors, and subcontractors.
Willingness to progress to the Senior Project Engineer role and its responsibilities.

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 accurate project as-builts in a timely manner.
Manage and maintain the material procurement log.
Coordinate 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, and create and organize closeout binders.
Attend project meetings and assist with preparing and distributing meeting minutes.
Attend and participate in WEO Quarterly Risk Management trainings, networking events, and PE trainings, including PE Boot Camps and PE Round Tables.
Assist the Assistant Project Manager or Project Manager in obtaining subcontractor costs for extra work performed on the project.
Log costs properly in CMiC so the subcontractor tracking log can be used.
Assist with or manage documentation, tracking, and maintenance of the PCI Ticket Log.
Ensure timely delivery of project equipment and materials to the jobsite.
Coordinate subcontract award dates with the Assistant Project Manager or Project Manager to maintain desired material-on-site dates in accordance with the P6 schedule.
Manage the submittal process with subcontractors and the design team, and ensure the project team knows where approved submittals are stored.
Create and maintain a document log tracking every drawing issuance from the design team.
Assist with 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 contract-document conflicts before issuing requests for information.
Track outstanding requests for information, expedite responses to subcontractors, and escalate critical issues to the Assistant Project Manager or Project Manager in a timely manner.
When project conditions require, assist project superintendents with safety orientation for field workers before they begin work onsite and with generating and issuing incident reports.
Collect subcontractor Injury and Illness Prevention Plans, Job Hazard Analysis plans, and safety submittals, including IIPP, JHA, and SDS documents.
When project conditions require, assist in creating the first draft of the project's Site Specific Quality Plan.
Work with project superintendents to schedule pre-installation meetings.
Attend weekly Building Information Modeling meetings and assist in developing a coordinated model among the MEPF trades.
Document weekly BIM coordination meetings and take meeting minutes.
Design project-required mock-ups and help manage them.
Develop an Owner training schedule showing when applicable subcontractors will train the Owner.
Video-record and formally transmit all trainings to the Owner as part of the closeout package.
Manage the punchlist process with assigned project superintendents and follow up on and document punch-list work status.
Participate in initial and acceptance walks with the Architect or Owner as needed.

The primary function of the 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 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 within a timely manner
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.)
Create and organize all closeout binders
Attend project meetings and assist in the preparation / distribution of meeting minutes
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

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
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 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
As required by the specific project conditions, assist the Project Superintendent(s) in providing safety orientation to all field workers prior to their start of work on site
As required by the specific project conditions, 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
As required by the specific project conditions, assist in creating the first draft of the projects Site Specific Quality Plan (SSQP)
Work with the Project Superintendent(s) to schedule all pre-installation meetings
Attend 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
Design project required mock-ups and play a pivotal role in the management 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
Manage the punchlist process with the project(s) assigned Project Superintendent(s)
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 Senior Project Engineer 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

Qualifications
Four-year degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or equivalent experience in a related field.

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

Understanding of basic construction administration processes, including construction documents, schedules, RFIs, submittals and material procurement.

Effective oral and written communication skills

Understanding of basic daily software tools, such as Bluebeam, Plan Grid, Safety Mojo, BIM 360 Glue, etc.
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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