Job Openings Project Engineer

About the job Project Engineer

We have partnered with a heavy industrial mechanical contractor company in the Baltimore, MD area to provide them with a Project Engineer. Please review the below description and let us know if you are interested.

Prioritized Must Have Skills for the Project Engineer:

#1. Must have at least 7yrs of exp of related experience in labor relations and/or union management experience or equivalent combination of education and/or HR senior leadership experience.

#2. Must have exp with contract interpretation, discipline and discharge, grievance and arbitration, unfair labor practice charges, general labor/management relations, positive team member relations, workplace investigations, training, and wage and hour policies and programs.

#3. No more than 3 jobs in the past 10 years.

Responsibilities of the Project Engineer:

  • Daily coordination with the Operations Manager (OM) to support current and upcoming projects in the field.
  • Assist with project buy-out for supplied materials, ensuring compliance with client specifications and industry standards.
  • Expedite the material deliveries of subcontractors and suppliers in accordance with the project schedule and coordinated with the project team.
  • Ensure project specifications are defined, and adhered to. Seek clarification through the RFI process and ensure drawings are up-to-date.
  • Manage specific budgets on a project-by-project basis within the company cost control system.
  • Accumulate all necessary data for monthly owner and subcontractor applications for payment.
  • Assist with pre-construction and progress meetings with clients and subcontractors, as appropriate.
  • Assist with estimating new opportunities, to include labor production, material take offs and quotes, and subcontractor pricing.
  • Maintain and complete a current record of submittals (when required), approvals and re-submittals.
  • Other duties, as assigned.

Projects:

  • Establish a solid working relationship with each client that is assigned, that is founded on communication and understanding.
  • Communicate the work plan, any issues, and progress to the client within the time frame that fits their needs (daily, weekly, etc).
  • Communicate daily (or more often as needed) with on-site supervision to discuss the plan, needs, and progress of each job task and project.
  • Work with site supervision to develop and execute a construction plan for assigned projects, taking into account material and resource requirements, and working with the operations team to schedule those tasks accordingly.
  • Visit the project sites to understand each clients business, facility layout, and project objectives.
  • Communicate all plans, progress, and issues to the PM and OM as they occur.

Estimating:

  • Understand and execute the MAIC estimating procedure.
  • Apply the MAIC estimating procedure to new estimates that are assigned.
  • Accurately take off material quantities and solicit vendor quotes.
  • Accurately identify subcontractor scopes and solicit vendor quotes.
  • Estimate manpower, material costs, subcontractor costs, and equipment costs for each estimate assigned.
  • Craft proposal letters to clients, for specific estimates, including clarifications and exclusions.
  • Review all estimates with the PM and/or OM.

Engineering:

  • Understand the mechanical construction environment, hazards, and pitfalls.
  • Understand the production capability for each assigned client.
  • Understand the installation techniques for rotating equipment.

Requirements of the Project Engineer:

  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
  • 2-5 Years previous construction experience, preferably as a Mechanical Contractor or Prime Contractor in an industrial environment.
  • Thorough understanding of plans and specifications.
    • Layout drawings (plan and elevation views)
    • Process & Flow Diagrams (P&IDs)
    • Piping Isometric Drawings
  • Scheduling and estimating experience are a plus.
  • Self-Starter Ability to work alone on a project, and also as part of a team.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills and organizational skills.

Expectations of the Project Engineer:

  • Check in with assigned jobsite foremen daily (either over the phone, or in person).
  • Check in with Operations Manager daily (either over the phone or in person).
  • Visit each job site weekly, at a minimum, or as required based on project needs.
  • Photograph job progress (where allowed)
  • Record subcontractor progress (where applicable)
  • Submit salary timesheet to OM for review and approval, weekly.
  • Submit mileage reimbursement and expense reimbursement (as applicable).
  • FedEx delivery tickets, invoices, and any other paperwork to the Baltimore Office.
  • 45-50 hours per week, on a weekly salaried basis.

Other Key Requirements:

  • 100% in office role with travel
  • No Visa or Sponsorships. No Corp-to-Corp.

Benefits of the Project Engineer:

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short Term / Long Term Disability Insurance
  • 401 (k) Plan

About the Company:

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