PROJECT ENGINEER

Join our growing team at Zachau Construction, one of Maine’s leading Construction management companies. Established in 1969 by Earle Zachau, Zachau Construction has built a reputation as a company with honesty and integrity. We work collaboratively with our clients towards a common goal — quality construction delivered on time and on budget. Jeff Zachau, current president, joined the company in 1989 and officially took over leadership of the company in 2000. The company’s headquarters are in Freeport, Maine. We have maintained a record of zero litigation in our 52 year history.

The Project Engineer is ultimately responsible along with all members of the Zachau Project Team for the successful completion of their designated projects.  While they are still working with the Project Manager it is expected that they have all of the knowledge and technical skills required to successfully manage the projects.   This is a challenging position which requires establishing a high level of trust, support and accountability across the project team.  This includes building strong working relationships with the owner, design team, sub-contractors and internal team members for a collective goal of building successful projects.  

It is expected that the Project Engineer will assist the Project Manager in ensuring the project is completed on time, within budget and on schedule. The Project Engineer is the middle person between the Project Manager, Design Team, and Owner and is in charge of document control for the project. This goes from the plans and specifications to RFI’s, submittals, and project O & M manuals once the project is complete. He/she is responsible for tracking and negotiation of change orders for the project. 

This employee must display effective listening and communication skills, initiative, ability to work independently and in teams, and lead by example. He/she must be able to exercise good judgment and discretion, display effective problem-solving skills, and provide excellent customer service.  Additionally, he/she must have the ability to multi-task, maintain composure under pressure, and display a high level of professionalism, integrity, and follow through.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

  • Participate in pre-construction process as required - (Review of schedule, logistics, scope, budget, permitting, etc.)

  • Assist in coordination, reviewing and presenting of monthly requisitions

  • Create, manage and track RFI’s from the field to the Architect/Engineer of record

  • Maintain and update project records

  • Assist the Project Manager/Superintendent in creating and distributing the project schedule.

  • Understand Project plans and Specifications.

  • Study Job Specifications to determine appropriate construction methods

  • Assist project team with conflict resolution between Owner, contractor and subcontractor

  • In charge of turning in submittals from subcontractors to A/E for approval for all scopes of work based of the plans and specifications

  • Responsible for understanding project plans and answering field personnel questions.

  • Assist Project Manager/Owner in getting building permits for the project

  • Coordinates project change order management, creation, negotiation between Project Manager and Owner

  • Conducts and documents weekly project owner’s meetings/decisions

  • Creates and distributes meeting minutes.

  • Assists the project team with site safety documentation and coordination.

  • Assist the project team with documenting job progress, schedule

  • Creating and distributing project closeout material, O and M manuals to owner once project is complete. Assist the project team with closeout of the project.

  • 50 +/- Hours per week

 JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • Fluent with the following - Excel, Pro-Core, Primavera, Blue Beam, Outlook, Word

  • Ability to read, comprehend and skillfully communicate plans and specifications

  • OSHA 30

  • Working knowledge of AIA Contracts.

    • Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams

    •  Ability to read and prepare project budgets and schedules

    • Understand principles of design and construction

    •  Ability to act as an agent for the company or one of its affiliates and behave in a fiscally responsible manner

    • Ability to understand local, state and federal code requirements and ensure compliance with the same

    • Ability to read and understand construction drawings and specifications

    • Ability to quickly learn and leverage information technology to best use

Zachau Construction does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, ancestry or national origin, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law in admission to, access to, treatment in or employment in its projects and activities.

TO APPLY:

Please send cover letter, application and resume to our Human Resources Manager, Katherine Doughty.