Construction Engineer

H+M Industrial EPC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

H+M Industrial EPC is seeking a construction project manager to oversee management of contractors during project execution. You will support construction activities, coordinate engineering, contractors, and vendors, and ensure work aligns with customer specifications, schedule, and budget.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management and at least 3 years of field construction experience, with strong communication and analytical skills to drive cost and schedule

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• At least 3 years of field construction experience.
• Excellent communications and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical skills for cost review and budgeting.
• Demonstrated problem solving and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work with others to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

• Directs development of an action plan and estimates resources for labor, materials and time.
• Supports construction activities and interfaces between engineering and construction teams.
• Assesses vendors for competence and resources.
• Monitors progress, costs, and schedules against budgets and estimates.
• Coordinates design and construction team activities and resolves issues.
• Produces weekly progress reports and supports monthly cost reporting.
• Reviews existing equipment and processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Develops project documents (PEP, DBM, JDB, FEP, SOW, Split Matrix).
• Works with client to resolve problems and ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Communications

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Work Schedule:

Standard schedule is Monday through Friday.

Purpose:

Responsible for the management of construction contractors performing work during the execute phase of projects. Support construction activities in accordance with customer specifications and H+M requirements within schedule and budget limitations, coordinating activities of the engineering team, contractors, and vendors.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Directs development of an action plan and estimates requirements for resource management, labor, materials and time required to complete the project.
• Supports construction activities and interface between engineering and construction teams.
• Assesses vendors for competence, capabilities, resources, and financial status.
• Monitors progress of the project and compares actual costs and progress with estimates and budgets.
• Works with design groups to submit RFIs, resolve issues and modify plans as appropriate if problems arise.
• Coordinates the activities of the design and construction teams.
• Assists with Managing project issues, budgets, and schedules.
• Completes and reports on weekly progress by verifying work completed and analyzing data
• Assists with monthly reports, detailing progress and costs for top management.
• Reviews and studies existing equipment, facilities, systems, and processes to improve efficiency, increase quality, and reduce costs.
• Develop PEP (Project Execution Plan), DBM (Design Basis Memorandum), JDB (Job Data Book), FEP (Field Erection Plan), SOW (Scope of work), and Split Matrix.
• Works closely with the project team and client to resolve problems.
• Work within company policy as outlined in the H+M Employee Handbook as well as the H+M Safety Manual and OSHA Safety rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor as needed.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management required.
• Minimum 3 years of field construction experience, preferably on downstream and/or mid-stream industrial projects.
• Excellent communications and organizational skills.
• Excellent analytical skills for reviewing costs and preparing budget reports.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and capable of establishing respect and credibility through actions, communications, understanding and personal presence.
• Ability to work with others to achieve job goals

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• Sit for long periods of time
• Occasionally stoop, kneel or crouch
• Use hands and arms to reach for, grasp and manipulate objects

Environment:

Working conditions encountered in this job include those found in a typical office setting as well as an indoor/outdoor industrial construction setting which includes exposure to outside weather conditions, work at elevated heights, climbing of stairs and ladders, and physical manipulation of tools and mechanical equipment. This job demands the use of typical industrial construction personal protective equipment as well as advanced protective equipment as needed.