Project Manager

There’s no business like show business…or like the construction industry in New York City. Are you looking to work in one of the greatest cities in the world? To gain invaluable experience that will propel your career forward? KBE-NY is looking for a Project Engineer who is prepared to take on the fast-paced, deadline driven environment that is NYC. If you possess excellent organizational skills, a keen attention to detail, and the passion to learn as much as you can about construction in NYC, then KBE-NY is the place for you!

As Project Engineer, some of the things you’ll be doing are:

• Compiling the necessary information for the project kick-off team meeting;
• Studying plans and specifications to understand the project;
• Reviewing owner contracts for project specific requirements;
• Performing document control procedures both on site and electronic;
• Initiating and coordinating project close-out;
• Reviewing as-built drawings for compliance and accuracy prior to making monthly subcontractor payments-Raising identified issues to the Project Manager;
• Ensuring as-built set is maintained by Superintendent and Subcontractors;
• Working with the Superintendent to compile and process RFIs;
• Tracking for possible costs and schedule impact;
• Processing owner contract revisions, change proposals and change orders;
• Processing Owner fixed price billing;
• Sending out for pricing/estimates, as applicable.
• Maintain RFQ log;
• Revising change proposals/requests as a priority;
• Flagging outstanding change orders to PM that may impact timeline or when there is no response from owner;
• Processing and reviewing submittals for accuracy in specifications. Consulting with Superintendent for all MEP items or items that need clarification;
• Tracking/follow-up of submittals to and from field, consultants and subcontractors;
• Processing subcontract change orders;
• Working closely with the PM and Superintendent on various assigned tasks;
• Occasionally acting as/providing coverage as Assistant Superintendent on a project.

Do you possess:

• A BS in Construction Management or Engineering Technology and 0-3 years of building construction experience years of construction administrative experience.
• Or 2+ years of administrative construction industry experience and/or construction industry course work beyond secondary school.
• Basic understanding of construction principles and practices.
• Comfortable with technology.
• Experience with BIM and LEED is beneficial.

Email us or 212-235-1523 and select the key for Human Resources.