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Description

Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc. is seeking Project Engineers for our growing teams. The Project Engineer works with Project Managers and Superintendents to coordinate project activities to ensure that goals or objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters. Duties include, but are not limited to: Assists project superintendent to resolve field problems and provide design information through the design professional. Reviews, coordinates, and verifies that shop drawings conform with contract documents and oversees proper distribution of shop drawings from initial submission through final approval. Assembles data for and prepares change order requests, subcontract change orders, and contract change orders for Project Manager’s review and submission. Assists project manager and project superintendent in coordinating, expediting, and supervising subcontractor performance. Assists project manager and project superintendent with coordinating and expediting delivery of materials and equipment, including owner purchased equipment, to maintain the construction schedule. Assists with reviews and approval of subcontractors’ requests for progress payments and with preparation of applications for payment to owner. Assists in preparation of periodic costs reports. Assists in the assurance of adequate supervision of quality control activities; provides suggestions and methods for corrective action of quality control discrepancies. Coordinates required attendance at job progress meetings, attends meetings, keeps records and prepares minutes, and arranges for distribution to all project participants. Coordinates acquisition of and reviews records drawings, operations and maintenance manuals, performance tests, and required start-up data. Maintains record set of as-built drawings at site and office. Performs other duties as directed by the Project Manager, requiring flexibility. Prepares to assist engineers or surveyors with field layout activities and measurement. Ensures that project engineering activities comply with company and contract requirements and support overall construction schedule. Provides technical support for pre-construction and construction efforts including participation in construction planning and design; interpretation of design; application of construction methods; resolution and documentation of design conflicts; constructability reviews, schedule development, and cost determination. Represents the company, project and/or department during meetings with the owner, design professionals, and other project participants when project manager is not available.

Skills

Project Engineer

Top Skills Details

Project Engineer

Additional Skills & Qualifications

1. 2-4 years of experience as a Project Engineer working on vertical commercial construction projects 2. Ground-up experience, and must have worked on projects valued at $20 million+ 3. Must be comfortable reading blue prints, handling RFIs, & handling submittals

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richmond, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $90000.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Richmond,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 31, 2026.

About Actalent

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.