Project Engineer (Traveling) - Ferreira Construction Co., Inc.

Ferreira Construction is a 400 million a year privately held first-rate heavy civil construction company. Since 1988, Ferreira has enjoyed steady growth throughout its history. We specialize in: Underground Utilities (Gas, Water, Sewer, Fiber Optic, Electrical), Foundations, Bridges, Highways, Airports, Sitework; Power/Utility: Substations, Power Plants, Transmission & Distribution, Sitework; Emergency Management: Reconstruction, 24-Hour Storm Response, Storm Hardening, Shoreline Restoration/Stabilization, Debris Removal; 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. Ferreira is a nationally recognized company with headquarters in New Jersey and regional offices in New York, Florida, California and Rhode Island.

We are looking to add a traveling project engineer to our team. Travel will be in the Northeast and Mid Atlantic regions.

The Project Engineer 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 both in the office and field.

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.
• Assist Superintendent with all aspects of field operations.

Preferred Skills / Qualifications:

• 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.
• 3-5 years experience

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