McFarland Construction is seeking a Project Engineer to join our team! You will oversee project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation.

Company Overview

McFarland Construction is a full-service commercial construction firm, specializing in the delivery of projects through general contracting, design/build, and construction management engagements. Offering services across a diverse range of market segments which include: Commercial/Corporate Interiors, Education, Federal, Financial, Healthcare, Hospitality, Industrial/Energy, Multi-family, Solar, and Transportation.

Founded in 2010, McFarland Construction was recently recognized as one of the best places to work. One of the largest African American owned construction companies in the Charlotte region, and top 50 fastest growing businesses. If you’re looking for the next step in your career, and want to be a part of an innovative, unique fast-growing company, we have an amazing opportunity for you!

Job Summary

The Project Engineer position will be responsible for assisting the design build construction estimating process and also assist our design department. The applicant will have desire to learn and gain knowledge of design build and commercial construction.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Position is employed by McFarland Construction in support of our preconstruction, and project management team.
• Position will work in collaboration with internal / external teams, which may consist of: clients,
• McFarland Construction personnel, teaming partners, suppliers, A/E firms and other industry/community stakeholders.
• Provide an opportunity to learn, support, and develop pre-construction and project administration functions.
• Assist/ Support the McFarland Construction Team as needed.

1. Support the following Pre-construction Processes:

• Bid package development
• Budget development for general conditions and/or self-perform activities
• Constructability Analysis
• Construction field ops reporting (OCR, JHA, schedules, etc.}
• Logistics planning
• Project & LEED planning/organization
• Scheduling
• Scope analysis/development/review
• Subcontractor/supplier buyout
• Subcontractor solicitation, coordination, and development.
• Sustainability planning/ tracking

1. Support the following construction Project Management Processes:

• Budget tracking/management
• Closeout management
• Coordinate, oversee and manage construction field operations
• Internal and external reporting
• General support of any necessary aspects of the project delivery
• process
• LEED process/document management
• Permit process management
• Project documentation management
• Project invoicing
• Project management
• Project reporting
• Prepare OCR, J HA, and other field operation related reports

Education & Additional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field.
• 4+ Years construction experience
• Must have the ability to read drawings and interpret specifications.
• Ability to effectively prioritize with strong time management skills
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail.
• High level of professionalism and strong sense of urgency.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency in Procore preferred.
• Ability to work with minimal guidance; Proactive, motivated self-starter.
• Proficiency with conferencing systems.
• Flexibility and ability to -handle and manage change effectively and efficiently.