As a Project Engineer II you bring your commitment to excellence and unwavering work ethic. You will provide administrative and technical services in the fields of scheduling, cost engineering, subcontract coordination, and general project administration. Along with job site project managers and superintendents, you will have responsibilities in overall project oversight. The ideal candidate will communicate with respect, interact with integrity, be coachable and open to mentorship, and have fun while growing professionally (i.e. work hard/play hard). This is a tight-knit team that depends on each other's passion and skills to obtain results that are above average. If you enjoy being challenged, are curious by nature, and are willing to be exposed to all components of building a state-of-the-art import facility then this job might be a good fit.
RESPONSIBILITIES
This role will be heavily active in the field during the construction phase of a project, coordinating with subcontractors and crews, verifying quality of work, answering engineering questions and/or resolving issues that may pop up in real time.
Assist in the development of the project plan as requested. Specifically, provide support to the Project Manager(s) through helping to develop business cases by gathering requirements, building investment decision models, etc.
Collaborate with the Project Manager(s) in purchasing activities including scoping and take-offs.
Prepare and forward submittals. Confirm submittal complies with plans/specs.
Support the development and updating of the project schedule and subcontractor detail schedules.
Monitor and expedite material deliveries ensuring all deliveries conform with the project schedule.
Administer subcontracts as assigned.
Assist the Project Manager and Superintendent in the coordination of drawings.
Draft change orders. Solicit prices from subcontractors and suppliers. Perform scope take-off and estimate costs.
Aid in close out of project; includes assembling manuals and other warranties for turnover to owner and preparation final payment documents for subcontractors.
Act as the point person for document management applications.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related degree or equivalent experience.
Must have 2-8 years of experience in the related field.
Working knowledge of, or willing to learn multiple engineering disciplines such as civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, piping, geotechnical, and surveying.
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and prepare them when applicable.
Ability to read and understand Project financial documents and budgets and prepare them when applicable.
MS Excel, MS Project, and AutoCAD/SolidWorks experience preferred.
Highly motivated, with a demonstrated drive for excellence and taking initiative
Strong work ethics, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right, efficiently and safely.
Capable of using critical thinking to adapt to change and work in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, suppliers and clients.
Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives
Strong organization, multitasking, time management skills, and attention to detail
Participate in team building activities along with socialization.
PHYSICAL STRAIN
Standard requirements. Bending, squatting, climbing, stooping, twisting and reaching will all be required occasionally in this position in office and at the construction site.
Sitting for long periods of time
Lifting 10 pounds maximum with occasional lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds
May be required to work at heights of up to 25 feet.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Full-time position.
Remote with frequent travel to meet with prospects, clients, partners, and terminal locations.
Ability to handle high-stress situations and tight deadlines in a fast-paced logistics environment.