Position: Project Engineer
Department: Operations
Employment Type: Full-time benefits eligible
Location: Iron Mountain, MI
Join Richard, Purpose Builders: Where Your Impact Matters
At Richard, we're not just another construction company - we're the catalyst for change in the industry. As one of the fastest-growing general contractors in the nation, we offer the excitement and innovation of a startup with the stability and expertise of an established firm. We're seeking visionaries who are ready to break free from the constraints of traditional construction and make a real impact.
Why Choose Richard?
Culture-First Approach: People and innovation over bottom line
Purpose-Driven Projects: Build structures that truly matter, from critical healthcare facilities to cutting-edge data centers
Rapid Growth: Be part of a company doubling in size while maintaining quality
Collaborative, Caring Culture: Clear communication and proactive problem-solving, while supporting your health, financial wellness, and career growth
Direct Impact: Your ideas shape our projects and company direction
Innovation Freedom: Be at the forefront of construction technology and sustainable practices
At Richard, you're not just a number - you're a crucial part of our mission to transform the construction industry. We're creating efficient, dynamic spaces that advance communities, sustainability, and well-being. With nearly 200 diverse contracts since 2016 and a passionate team across the nation, we offer the resources of a large firm with the agility and personal touch of a boutique operation.
Break free from corporate constraints. Join Richard, Purpose Builders, and be the architect of your career while shaping the future of construction. Here, your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your impact is visible.
Job Summary
Construction project engineers manage construction projects to ensure they are built and scheduled according to plans and specifications. They work with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate, manage, and deliver construction work. Their goal is to complete the job on time, under budget, and without harm. Our projects range typically from 1 - 3 years in length.
Richard Group prides itself on consistently providing project opportunities to its field employees in the hope that they have a long career with our organization. The ideal candidate will have flexibility and interest in being assigned to other project locations throughout the United States after your initial assignment.
Responsibilities
Supervise project start up, project completion, punch list identification and entire close-out process
Provide project controls including costs, planning, scheduling, engineering, supervision and management of personnel
Effectively communicate and coordinate with all project team members to maintain project schedule, safety, budget and quality control efforts
Plan and organize quality processes such as work planning, pre-activity meetings, material management, incident reports and corrective actions
Ability to write and comprehend RFIs, potential change orders, project schedules,
And other project documents
Ability to clearly communicate to home office, Owner and Subcontractors
Ability to write contracts, negotiate scope, negotiate terms and conditions, subcontractor compliance and owner compliance
Have working knowledge of owner contract, subcontracts and purchase orders
Ability to manage subs in a hard-bid capacity understanding subcontractor
contract scope and holding subcontractors to their contracts
Ability to manage schedules, SOVs, org charts, management plans, submittal review and approval for all DIV 01 - 33
Oversee the management and mobilization of equipment, labor and materials to include permits and other 3rd party requirements
Ability to run both internal project meetings as well as owner project meetings - develop content, manage BIC, etc.
Experience building P6 schedules with cost and resource loading, and understanding of all schedule and production reports to owner and company mgmt.
Manage sub and self-performance production with the capability of adding and removing craft staff, or modifying work plans to expedite schedule
Manage P&L, change orders, key P\performance indicators, lead and lag measurements and vendor pay applications
Manage T&Cs, stop work orders, VAAR, FAR, AIA and other related clauses
Manage LEED, performance testing, TAB, commissioning of CxR/M and CxA
Ability to manage warranty, commissioning, CPARS, PPQ and client satisfaction
Maintain relationships with owners, clients and subcontractors
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering
1-5 years' experience with a hard-bid general contracting company
A thorough understanding of construction materials, means, methods and building systems
Ability to utilize Microsoft Office, Adobe and Bluebeam
Excitement about working on any shift, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd, as hospital construction occurs at all hours
Ability to pass a background investigation and a drug test
A desire to stay and grow with a company that will help mentor, train, and educate you
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with the Department of Veterans Affairs
Experience in federal sector projects
Experience in healthcare projects
CQMC certified from USACE
Arbitration and Mediation experience preferred
OSHA and EM-385-1-1 management, CAPP management, Safety Reporting Systems Management
Experience in Davis Bacon-Prevailing wage or Union required projects
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Richard Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees will receive equal employment opportunities without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
