Construction Engineer

The Gene B Glick Company, Inc has been a leader in the multifamily housing industry for over 60 years.  We manage more than 18,000 unit in 10 states.

The Construction Engineer reports directly to the Senior Vice President for Engineering and Construction and is primarily responsible for preparing and/or coordinating the preparation of construction estimates and budgets; locating qualified sub-contractors and suppliers; obtaining competitive bids; negotiating final terms, conditions and cost;  contracting and purchasing all labor, labor materials and supplies for the construction of large scale construction projects.

 

Essential Job Functions include:Works with architects and engineers during the design phase to control construction costsEstimating construction costsLocate qualified subcontractors and suppliersPrepare bid instructions and work scopesEvaluate bids and prepare construction cost summaryExecutes take-offs of construction documentsObtains pricing for materialsObtains bids from subcontractorsPrepares cost analysis in computer by recapitulating material, labor, equipment, subcontractor and overhead costs incurred in the installation of itemsPrepare contracts and Purchase OrdersReview and approve contractor trade payment breakdownsNegotiate and issue Change Orders and addendums Investigate materials and productsNegotiates costs, scheduling and scope of utilities and municipal services Maintain job records, files and construction documentsCoordinate with Project Superintendent in matters relating to approvals and permits, construction scheduling, contract failures, shop drawing and submittals, approvals, warranties and construction advances in paymentsInforms immediate supervisor of any observed inaccuracies or omissions in quoted items or computer database.Develops and maintains resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors, government requirements, etc.

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related field and 5-10 years experience preparing cost estimates and negotiating large scale contracts.

NO RECRUITERS OR PHONE CALLS ACCEPTED.