Job Description

Overview

Scafar Contracting, Inc. (Scafar) is a New Jersey based, union affiliated, general contracting firm established in 1977.

Scafar specializes in infrastructure work specifically water & wastewater. Projects include water mains, booster stations, treatment facilities, wells, sewer mains, pumping stations, site development, culverts, etc. Clients include municipalities (public works projects), private water companies and site developers. 

Projects range from $500,000 to $10,000,000. Projects are located in Northern & Central NJ and West Point, NY.

The Scafar team is dedicated to prioritizing professional top-tier service, cost-effectiveness, timeliness, quality and professionalism on every project.

Role Description

Scafar is seeking a full-time, Project Engineer with 2-year experience. The Project Engineer will assist the Project Manager (PM) & Project Superintendent (PS) with the day-to-day construction project management operations. Responsibilities include the following:

Project Management

· Assist PM & PS with all aspects of the project

· Prepare "Request for Quotation" (RFQ) packages

· Assist with purchase orders and subcontract agreements

· Review, prepare, submit, manage and track:

> Shop drawing submittals

> Request for Information (RFI)

> Change Order Request (COR)

· Assist with project schedule; development & updates

· Assist with resolution of project disputes

· Attend preconstruction & progress meetings

· Weekly site visits

· Assist with project closeout (O&M manuals, Record Drawings, Warranties, etc.)

Estimating

· Pick-up and/or download bid documents

· Send, manage & confirm Request for Quotation (RFQ) for vendors & subcontractors

· Perform quantity take-off for material pricing & work productions

· Attend pre-bid meetings

· Deliver bids

This position will be responsible for maintaining a strong and effective relationship with the Scafar team, engineers, subcontractors, inspectors/governing authorities, and clients/owners/partners.

The primary function of the Project Engineer is to assist the Project Manager (PM) and Project Superintendent (PS) with all aspects of the project including in-house (office) & on-site (field) administration, supervision and technical management of all construction operations. This role will require interaction with supervision, Foremen, Laborers, etc. Also required will be the supervision and technical management of all daily construction operations, oversight and management of all subcontractors, owner vendors and other construction related personnel.

Qualifications

2 years constructions and/or engineering experience, as a Field Engineer, Assistant Project Manager or Project Engineer

Proficiency in all Microsoft 365 products (TEAMS, Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, Planner, etc.)

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of various construction delivery methods, various market sectors, the construction administration process, building trades, technical aspects of construction including means and methods, materials, building systems, planning, scheduling, shop drawing submittals, work plans, estimating, owner and architect relations

Completion of OSHA 30-Hour Safety Course

Benefits

Salary based on demonstrated experience

Complete coverage for Medical, Dental and Hospitalization insurance (30-day waiting period) at no cost to you.

401K and profit-sharing plan

Ten (10) vacation days per year

Five (5) personal/sick days

Nine (9) paid holidays

Company vehicle with fuel card

Scafar does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Scafar without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Scafar.

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