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OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Project Engineer will work in conjunction with project managers and site superintendents to ensure successful completion of multi-million dollar projects. 

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Create and distribute a detailed owner/FFI/subcontractor contact list
• Sit in turn over meeting become aware of all CFCI items and delivery milestones
• Receive back to office folders and distribute paperwork as necessary
• Conduct weekly / bi-weekly site visits to update site paperwork and assist with site organization
• Work with PM preconstruction schedule and manage its updates
• Perform take offs on some of the easier trades (e.g. – DFH, SAC, Toilet Part & Bath Accessories, Other Div 10, 11 & 12 items, etc)
• Negotiate with the above referenced trades for buyout (With PM oversight and final approval)
• Review submittals and shop drawings for the above referenced trades (With PM oversight and final approval)
• Write CO’s for the above referenced trades (With PM oversight and final approval)
• Write subcontracts for the above referenced trades (With PM oversight and final approval)
• Monitor and update subcontractor tracking log
• Write RFI’s on non-critical issues (With PM oversight and final approval) and distribute answers and track subs for add’l costs
• Populate Submittal Log (Final approval by PM), distribute to subs and track to ensure that submittals and shops come in as dictated
• Process and review submittals
• Keep Submittal and RFI Log up to date
• Update drawings and specs with addenda, changes, RFI’s. For both office and field
• Track procurement, lead times, ship & hit dates, etc.
• Generate Pre-existing Conditions & Final Walk-thru sign off
• Coordinate with subs to get their applications for payment in and turned over to the PM for Owner billing (final approval by PM).
• Take and generate owner meeting minutes for owner meetings
• Generate PO for materials that First Finish is purchasing
• Gather pricing to establish owner change Orders
• Send out to the Subcontractors Contracts that are generated by the PM
• Create and maintain project binders for the project
• Create and maintain field binders for the project
• Review daily reports every morning generated by the Superintendents of your projects
• Scan in project binders once projects are closed out
• Other Duties as required

Qualified candidate must have 3 years comparable experience with strong computer skills and managing multiple priorities in highly dynamic office. Candidate must have a proven track record of administrative leadership, resolving problems quickly and effectively with positive service orientation. Previous experience in the construction industry a plus. Must be able to travel.  

Please visit us on our website www.firstfinish.net for more information. Interested candidate should apply by sending a resume/letter of interest to info@firstfinish.net or by mail to First Finish, Inc 8300 Guilford Road, Suite F, Columbia, MD 21046. No phone calls please.

First Finish is an equal opportunity employer- M/F/D/V