Job Description

MCALVAIN CONSTRUCTION, A BIG D COMPANY has an opportunity for a PROJECT ENGINEER to join our team of construction professionals based in BOISE, IDAHO.

This position is responsible for supporting the project team in performing the technical aspects of managing the construction project by working on change orders, RFI’s, submittals, and other related activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Receive and review submittals
• Write and track RFI’s and process or assist in change orders
• Prepare and maintain meeting agendas and minutes
• Maintain construction drawings, provide marketing assistance as required
• Assist Project Manager and Superintendent with subcontract and schedule administration.
• Keeps up-to-date on construction drawings and as-builts.
• Prepare and manage procurement tracking logs to correlate with the project schedule and the demands of the project.
• Keeps up-to-date on submittals, RFIs and responses, project changes & work progress, especially the items that could delay project or cause a loss, if installed incorrectly.
• Maintains the electronic and hard copy project folders as requested by the project manager
• Provides the required up-to-date copies of drawings and specifications to subcontractors.
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control: Assists superintendent in verifying that all materials installed coincide with the approved submittals.
• Ensures that the project site and construction activities are being constantly documented in writing and especially in photos.
• Files hard or electronic inspection reports, test reports, etc.
• Participates in the job closeout process.
• Monitors and enforces, along with project team, safety and OSHA safety standards to maintain a safe working environment for all employees, and site visitors.
• Assists the project manager in continually monitoring job cost reports by making certain that proper quantities are entered and cost projections are accurate; also accounts for all possible subcontractor cost impacts to the budget.
• Understands the logic of a schedule and works with the project team, as requested, to ensure that the detailed construction CPM schedule is met.
• Assists the project team to create, manage, and modify subcontract agreement and/or purchase order.
• Coordinates with the project manager to track master subcontract agreements, and ensures that the office receives signed agreements back.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, or related degree
• 2 to 4 years of related experience working on commercial construction projects (or equivalent combination of education and experience.)
• Attention to detail
• A drive to build great projects

BENEFITS:

• 100% Coverage for medical and dental insurance for individual
• Employer Contribution into an HSA 
• 401k with Match
• Life Insurance
• Other Supplemental Benefits
• PTO & Holidays

Company Description

The McAlvain Family has provided the Idaho Construction Industry with a strong and honest foundation for more than a quarter of a century. Founded in 1980, McAlvain has become what its founders intended; a firm built on values of integrity and teamwork. With its roots firmly planted within this region, McAlvain has grown from a small start-up company into one of the largest and most prominent construction firms in Idaho (as ranked by Idaho Business Review, Intermountain Contractor and Idaho Private 75). We have been providing commercial construction, civil, design/build, excavation, concrete, construction management and general contracting services throughout Idaho, North West and the Western United States. Our reputation is based on a foundation of integrity and teamwork. As a team, every member rises to meet and exceed the challenges of each and every project. As a result, over 1000 projects later, our company has proven to be the construction manager of choice where quality, demanding schedule deadlines and budgetary goals need to be exceeded. With these capabilities, McAlvain has not only built remarkable structures, but has built long-lasting, quality relationships as well. It is our philosophy to commit to Unsurpassed Customer Satisfaction, Teamwork, Long Lasting Partnerships, Operating Excellence, Innovation, and Employee Loyalty.