Project Engineer

About the Role

As a Project Engineer with Systems and Equipment Innovations (SEI), you will be based on a construction project site. In this role, you will use your education and knowledge to support the Project Manager by providing technical support, documenting, and reporting project activities and meetings. The work to be performed may consist of various scopes including structural, mechanical, electrical, and other trades related to building and process systems on highly complex projects nationwide. These responsibilities will cover the full life cycle of the project including planning, construction, start-up, testing, commissioning, and turnover. All these functions will have a specific focus relative to self-perform execution of respective scopes of work.

Key Responsibilities

• Build client and subcontractor relationships.
• Team with Architects, Engineers, and Planners to create and manage a design schedule.
• Assist in the planning process.
• Assist in the establishment of project forecasts and budgets.
• Assist in reporting of project status and cost.
• Accept responsibility for project execution.
• Mentor and develop Interns and new incoming project management staff.
• Review Purchase Orders (PO's) & Negotiate Terms.
• Receive, examine, and evaluate contractor quotes for changes.
• Negotiate project and change costs.
• Expedite Materials/Equipment.
• Setup Equipment Status Tracking.
• Setup Material Tracking.
• Expedite deliveries to meet schedule.
• Assist in managing Design Trades.
• Oversee accountability for schedule/coordination/document control.
• Contract management for installation subcontractors.
• Cost control for equipment, materials, and installation.
• Schedule management/input for process scopes.
• Input progress/productivity updates in tracking systems and provide data output to the team for use in management of project execution.
• Participate in cost review meetings and regularly update cost tracking systems.
• Assist superintendents with punch list tracking, capturing safety observations, and taking progress photos while walking the job.
• Assist with site logistics preparation and maintenance.
• May be involved with the preparation, monitoring, and distribution of RFIs and submittals.
• Responsible for documenting meeting minutes.
• Manage drawings, project closeouts, and turnovers.
• Observe field activities to assist with the schedule.
• Facilitate productivity reporting for self-performed trades and owner billings.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related degree preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction principles, practices, and technology.
• Previous experience on a successful project management team.
• Ability to walk a job site, climb ladders, and scale multi-floor scaffolding.
• Ability to lift objects of at least 50 lbs.
• General knowledge of the construction industry.

Note: Travel will be required as clients and projects are nationwide. This position is classified as a safety-sensitive role.