ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Project Engineer supports Project Managers by coordinating project documentation, schedules, procurement, and communication for HVAC and plumbing for mechanical construction projects. This role is fast-paced as these projects typically require a quick turn-around. They are responsible for maintaining a customer first attitude while coordinating and scheduling the work internally. Travel to local jobsites is required.
This position will provide the successful candidate with an opportunity to grow into a Project Management role.
The Project Engineer performs the following:
- Manage jobsite documents
- Coordinate job set-up, site mobilization, project administration and closeout
- Prepare equipment requisitions with the Purchasing Department
- Research, prepare and present proposals
- Prepare cost control and expense reports
- Meet performance standards set by department manager
- Schedule and track job progress
- Review contracts, design drawings, specs, estimates and write change orders
- Write subcontracts, purchase orders, correspondence field questions, and job write-ups
- Coordinate equipment procurement with purchasing dept and outside vendors to order and expedite material
- Assist in development of Scope of Work for subcontractors
- Assist with monthly financial reporting
- Support RFP and procurement processes
- Create site-specific work plans
- Create billing breakdowns and prepare billing substantiation
- Assist with preparation of submittals, operations and maintenance manuals, air balance logs and as-builts
- Develop positive rapport with customers and suppliers
- Demonstrate principles of Alliant safety program at all times to ensure project safety is managed effectively, proactively and consistently
- Provide timely and constructive communication with staff and customers regarding project status and concerns
- Perform additional tasks as assigned
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
The candidate must possess the following abilities and skills:
- A Bachelor of Science degree in construction management or equivalent work experience
- At least 2 years previous construction Project Engineer experience with a mechanical contractor
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, NavisWorks, and Bluebeam
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specs, contracts, proposals and estimates
- Technical experience specifically including detailed submittal/installation drawing review, dimension checking and material compliance; prior experience with mechanical and plumbing systems desired
- Intermediate understanding of accounting principles
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specs, contracts, proposals and estimates
- Effectively interact with customers, technicians, sales, office and field personnel in a collaborative manner
- Possess strong verbal, written, analytical, persuasion and interpersonal skills
- Ability to consistently set goals and meet deadlines
- History of good employment attendance
- Demonstrate a sincere desire to serve our customers
- A valid license and clean driving record are required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, NavisWorks, and Bluebeam
- We invite you to voluntarily self-identify if you have a disability or are a veteran. This information will be used solely for affirmative action purposes and will not affect your eligibility for employment. These answers will be kept confidential.
Experience:
- Project engineering: 2 years (Required)
- required Mechanical Construction industry: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
