Project Engineer

Under the supervision of the Business Unit Leader, with indirect supervision and daily instruction from an assigned Project Manager(s), this position is responsible for the coordination of all technical activities on assigned projects. This position helps to ensure effective communication and coordination between all disciplines and all other project team members, including external customers and vendors. In this role, you will work on exciting, multi-million-dollar commercial MEP projects as you continue to develop your skills in estimating, scheduling and design within the design-build construction process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with the Project Management team on timeline and budget impacts, escalating potential problems and driving resolutions to completion. Provide technical design support, interpreting plans and specifications while evaluating value engineering options and alternate solutions. Assemble, oversee, and process all required project documentation, including complete submittal packages, RFIs, daily logs, POs, and procurement logs. Assist with project financial and administrative tasks, including estimating, take-offs, change directives, job cost forecasting, billings, close-out documentation, and bid support. Participate in the selection, hiring, and active management of subcontractors and vendors to ensure project standards are met. Coordinate with Purchasing regarding scope, pricing, and delivery schedules while aligning installation procedures across Engineering, Construction, and other key stakeholders. Manage onsite job progress in a hands-on capacity, using technical expertise to solve emergent operational and installation challenges. Oversee project personnel and track labor, materials, deliveries, and projected completion costs to maintain project schedule and budget. Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, prime contractors, trade partners, suppliers, and field personnel. Represent the project team at kickoff, progress, foreman, and OAC meetings, providing clear instructions to field teams and performing other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements (Work Experience, Skills, Licenses, etc.)

High sense of integrity. Solid organizational and time management abilities Excellent oral and written business communication skills, including the ability to listen proactively. Regular and routine attendance.

Education and Experience

Required

BS in Engineering. 5+ years’ experience in estimating, design, and prosecution of HVAC projects.

Desired

Degree with a Mechanical concentration. Some field/construction site experience.

ACCO Competencies

Proactivity/Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one’s level/position and with minimal supervision.

Perseverance: Shows wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.

Motivation/Dedication: Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals. Initiates action with collective goals, takes responsibility, and shows personal humility.

Technical Curiosity/Willingness to Learn: Interest in seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feedback; demonstrating an openness to learning and change.

Insight: The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities.

Engagement: Shows a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people.

People Skills: Is approachable and gains the mutual trust and respect of others. Understands people’s strengths & weaknesses and actively seeks to understand other perspectives.

Communication: Fosters open, honest, candid and respectful communication. Effectively assesses, defines and communicates issues in a timely manner, both written and verbal.

Teamwork: The ability to effectively work toward common goals with others by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner.

Big Picture: Understands and contributes to the organizations’ short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.

Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems in support of personnel, group, department, or organizational objectives.

Execution: Effectively takes a vision and translates into action by including the right people. Identify and remove barriers, when possible, to achieve results. Demonstrates appropriate compromise, effective time management, prioritization practices and holds team members (including themselves) accountable for their performance/conduct.

Professionalism: Respectfully observes and challenges the status quo with intent for improvement. Can take direction, accept feedback, and take full responsibility for their actions. Lead by example through positive influence and ethical leadership with consideration of the entire organization.

Job Responsibility Level

No direct reports

Travel Requirements

Travel required 5-35% of the time to other office locations or project sites.

Hours

This is a non-exempt position from Monday through Friday. Work hours begin and end between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm with a one-hour break for lunch and two rest breaks. Eight hours per day is required and other occasional overtime may be necessary for business needs

Physical Demands

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Prolonged sitting. Frequently required to reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch.

Competitive Wages

$33.18 hour - $47.41 hour. Applicants please note that actual compensation is determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location, among others. The offered wage or salary is only one aspect of an employee's total compensation. #ACCO #LI-CL1