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Fronza & Francis, LLC

Project Engineer

Fronza & Francis, LLC, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Fronza & Francis is a high-performance multi-state certified, women owned firm that provides excellent customer-oriented services to industry clients. Our services consist of project management, construction management, project controls, Contract Administration and DEI Management support services to both private and public sector companies. We have an integrated and scalable range of services which help our clients achieve their goals on projects of varying scope, budget, schedule, and complexity.

Job Title Project Engineer – Houston, TX (Office / Field, Full-Time)

Job Description As a Project Engineer you will initially support the estimating team during the preconstruction phase of the project.

Estimator Key Responsibilities

Read and understand plans and specifications

Prepare a thorough take‑off of quantities for scopes of work from both 2D and 3D project plans and models

Review trade partner pricing and prepare a comprehensive evaluation of trade partner proposals, scope risks and opportunities on a proposal summary

Understand trade partner/supplier relationships to support the success of the project

Clearly communicate with trade partners and present risks and scope

Demonstrate the ability to be organized and detail oriented

Provide document control keep the current set of design documents up to date with all current information

Provide communications for preconstruction activities with subcontractors related to pricing and bidding procedures

Assist in preparation of Bid Package documentation

Coordinate bidder solicitations

Assist and coordinate with design team all design and constructability issues

Participate in trend estimating process

Project Engineer Transition Once the preconstruction phase ends, this role will transition to a Project Engineer.

Project Engineer Key Responsibilities

Responsible for all on‑site project administration and for management of the office engineers and jobsite administrator

Assist the project manager and superintendents as follows:

Accumulate all necessary data and prepare the monthly owner pay applications

Discover and resolve interface conflicts between the company and trade partners, as well as among trade partners

Assist the company's field supervisors on interpretation of drawings, specifications, RFIs and questions for and from the architect/engineer

Develop/manage the cost control and labor recap in conjunction with the project manager and project superintendent

Process and estimate all potential change orders and requests for information

Assist in development and management of the project schedule

Assist with engineering details and special design

Track and report on the progress of the project

Assist with production analysis studies

Manage the timely acquisition of materials and equipment and field‑initiated purchasing

Run weekly owner/architect/contractor meetings and maintain meeting minutes

Assist in monthly margin analysis

Participate in jobsite safety meetings, weekly safety audits, etc

Facilitate the quality control plan and participate in preparatory meetings, initial inspections, follow‑up inspections, etc

Assist in interpretation of the BIM and VDC specifications

Qualifications Basic Requirements

B.S. in Civil, Architectural or Construction Management

3-6 years of relevant construction management experience

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in estimating on large commercial construction projects

Possess good communications skills and be detail oriented

Able to survey building specialties, carpentry, millwork, and some finishes

Minor pricing studies (Building Specialties, Rough Carpentry)

Must have QC (Quality Control) experience

Skills & Competencies

Microsoft Office Suite

Prolog

AutoCAD

Primavera

Experience in computer skills and software programs such as On‑Screen Take‑Off, Building Connected, SAGE and Assemble

How to Apply Submit your resume via job board.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Fronza & Francis is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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