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Wharton-Smith

Project Engineer - Commercial

full-time•Tampa

Summary

Location

Tampa

Type

full-time

Experience

0-2 years

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About this role

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is currently seeking a Project Engineer to work in the Commercial Division in the Tampa, FL area. The successful candidate will be responsible for the completion of specific project tasks as assigned by the Project Manager. In this position, the candidate will interface with the estimating division (Project Engineers will gain/enhance experience in estimating), Operations Coordinator (administrative functions are required to complete many assigned tasks) and the Project Superintendent.

Responsibilities:

  • Primarily performs duties in planning for commercial projects.
  • Maintain project logs (i.e. Submittal Log, RFI log, etc.).
  • Maintain and update schedules.
  • Identify need for and write RFI’s.
  • Prepare, review and process shop drawings.
  • Maintain as-built drawings.
  • Collect and assemble O&M materials.
  • Purchase Order and Subcontract Scope analysis and drafting.
  • Material purchasing and expediting.
  • Document distribution.
  • Value engineering design and proposals.
  • Coordinating with Subcontractors and Vendors.
  • Contract document distribution to job site, vendors and subcontractors.
  • Visits project sites to monitor progress conformance to plans and standards.
  • Coordinate facility startup activities.
  • Provide the Project Manager with support and accurate information to maximize project management effectiveness.

Technical Skills:

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel.
  • Ability to learn P6 scheduling software.
  • Ability to read and understand construction documents and plans.
  • Familiarity with construction platform software.
  • Bluebeam software experience.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or other relevant degree.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • 1-2 years of experience as Project Engineer preferred.

Our recruiting process is centralized and is handled by our HR Department. If we are sent unsolicited resumes from recruiters, we will not pay any recruiting fees. Unsolicited resumes are any resumes sent to us by a recruiter who has not been pre-approved by HR, has not signed our contract, and has not been requested by our HR Department to search for a specific position.

What you'll do

  • The Project Engineer will primarily perform duties in planning for commercial projects and maintain various project logs and schedules. They will also coordinate with subcontractors and vendors, prepare shop drawings, and provide support to the Project Manager.

About Wharton-Smith

Wharton-Smith, Inc. - '​'The Construction Group of Choice"​ Our Vision…to be the construction group of choice for our employees, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our Mission…to exceed our client's​ expectations by performing with the highest quality, professionalism, and fairness and by communicating with honesty and integrity at all times. Wharton-Smith is headquartered in Sanford, Florida, with branch offices in Pensacola, Space Coast, Palm Beach Gardens, Fort Myers, North Port, Jacksonville, and, Tampa, FL; Houston, TX; Baton Rouge, LA; and Charlotte, NC. Wharton-Smith has a strong presence and solid reputation as a General Contractor, Construction Manager, and Design-Build Contractor throughout the Southeastern U.S. and abroad. Wharton-Smith is proud to be named a Top ENR 400 Contractor; Top ENR 200 Environmental Firm; Top Green Southeast Contractor (Southeast Magazine); and a "Best Place to Work"​ (Orlando Business Journal).

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