The Building Project Engineer will be responsible for oversight of building enclosure and civil work activities on building construction projects. This includes development of engineering services and construction manager scope; development, review and finalization of design documents; review of submittals and RFI’s; creation and tracking of project schedules; and monitoring of field progress to ensure that project scope, schedule, and budget are maintained. This position will regularly interact with engineering, construction contractor, and Stellantis plant personnel while also reporting project status to Senior staff. The Building Project Engineer will oversee the design, construction, and coordination of building and civil construction installations. The Building Project Engineer will also be responsible for preparing building costs estimates for future programs, while tracking budgets on current projects. The position requires working in a fast-paced collaborative environment with all project staff disciplines to proactively identify issues, root cause problems, and drive continuous improvement.

Job Responsibilities : Create accurate and detailed building cost estimates for pre-study budgeting

Collaborate with design engineers, architects, contractors, and suppliers to collect and verify pricing data for labor, materials, and equipment

Develop project budgets and forecasting reports

Provide review of design documents during their development and prior to bidding

Interact with local AHJs (authorities having jurisdiction) to facilitate project due diligence and permitting activities

Monitor construction work in the field by building and civil contactors

Participate in value engineering, constructability reviews, and scheduling efforts to reduce project scope, cost and schedule

Provide technical support to project staff to resolve field issues

Review project submittals and coordinate response with A/E firms

Assist in the resolution of questions from contractors, (i.e., interpreting the meaning and intent of drawings and specs) and submitting/tracking/resolving RFIs

Work with the project team to develop, provide oversight, and ensure adherence to the project schedule

Coordinate with other disciplines the project installation, delivery, and schedule

Conduct building/civil package construction coordination meetings

Assist in developing work scopes and pricing breakdowns for construction bid packages

Identify and resolve contractor’s interferences prior to commencement of construction activities

Monitor construction progress and ensure quality conformance by building and civil contractors

Review change orders for validity, accuracy, and fairness against project scope

Coordinate with Value Analysis review of project bulletins

Issue progress updates and prepare presentations for upper management

Evaluate completion of the contractors work and assist in punch-list creation and close-out

Review and finalization of close-out documentation

Document problems found and provide lessons learned for continuous improvement

Review monthly invoicing

Contribute to continuous improvement through submission of employee suggestions, kaizens, and problems found journals

Basic Qualifications : Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or technical field related to construction

Minimum THREE (3) years of experience in building systems installation and design (including schematic design and the creation of construction documents)

Minimum TWO (2) years of construction site project management experience (including construction bidding/procurement, cost/change management, and scheduling experience)

Proficient in reading and understanding construction drawings and specifications

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Lean Construction concepts

Experience with problem solving tools

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong analytical, mathematical, and project planning skills

Demonstrated leadership skills

Proficiency using Microsoft Office software suites (including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Teams)

Available and willing to travel and work overtime as required Preferred Qualifications : Advanced degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management

Experience in automotive and/or manufacturing facilities design

Proficiency in using AutoCAD or Revit

Experience with fast-track project delivery models

Knowledge of LEED Green Building design principles

Building Cost Estimating experience

Proficiency in estimating software (e.g. CostX, Bluebeam, PlanSwift, Sage)