Project Engineer - Schimenti Construction Company

AT SCHIMENTI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, we understand our people are our most important asset and with the best talent in the industry, we strive to consistently deliver world-class customer service. We are a premier general contractor across the retail, hospitality, and corporate interior sectors and continue to deliver exceptional results year after year.  By joining us, you become a part of a results-driven, professional, and collaborative team across multiple office locations in New York and California to build different.

We are seeking a Project Engineer for our Rye Brook, NY office in Westchester County. Project Engineers work with Project Management teams and provide support for the entire life-cycle of a construction project. Project Engineers must demonstrate knowledge in construction practices and provide coordination and administrative support to their assigned project teams. 

Responsibilities:

• Complete new project updates in Procore, distribute initial drawings and plans to all required team members, assist Project Manager with insurance and permits as needed, send Superintendent Field team toolkits
• Schedule calls and meetings with internal and external project team members to ensure consistent communication flow throughout the duration of a project
• Support administrative responsibilities for each assigned job:  process RFIs, submittals, subcontractor agreements, purchase orders, and change orders
• Assist Project Managers with buyout process
• Create and distribute weekly reports as requested by client and leadership
• Assist in preparation of closeout package process: collect documentation from subcontractors, vendors, architects, clients, and members of the internal project team
• Other job responsibilities as assigned
• Occasional travel to project site as needed

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering
• At least 2 years of professional work experience, preferably in construction
• Must be able to understand and interpret blueprints and other construction drawings
• Excellent MS Office skills:  Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook skills required
• MS Project, Procore, and Timberline/Sage experience preferred
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage their time well on tight deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of professionalism
• Strong presentation skills
• Team-player and ability to build relationships well across the organization and team