Construction Project Engineer

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); Middleburg Heights (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Stevens Engineers & Constructors, Inc. in Cleveland is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join our Cleveland Operations Team. The ideal candidate will bring estimating experience in heavy industrial markets (steel, aerospace, or chemical processing) to coordinate all technical activities for assigned projects.

You will engage in pre-planning, scoping purchase orders and subcontracts, enforcing contracts, and ensuring safety, quality, and productivity across the project team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field is preferred.
• 2+ years of professional experience in industrial construction.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong mathematical ability and use of fractions, percentages, etc.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal building code regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under deadlines.
• Strong work ethic and results driven.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate assigned project work.
• Evaluate work for compliance with codes and Stevens standards.
• Maintain and update specifications and contract manuals.
• Organize project drawings and distribute revisions.
• Prepare shop drawings and submittals for owner/engineer approval.
• Update project schedule with Project Scheduler and manage revisions.
• Develop and maintain equipment/material delivery schedules and assist procurement.
• Advise on subcontractor and vendor compliance.
• Understand contract documents including plans, specs and purchase orders.
• Ensure effective communication among all project participants.
• Input weekly quantities and assist monthly profit analysis.
• Assist in preparation of estimates and quotes for extra work.
• Meet subcontractors and vendors on technical matters.
• Identify and resolve technical problems.
• Assist PM/Superintendent in safety, quality, productivity.

Skills

Engineering drawings

Problem solving

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Stevens Engineers & Constructors has an excellent opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated Project Engineer to join our Cleveland Operations Team. The ideal candidate will have estimating experience in heavy industrial markets such as steel, aerospace, or chemical processing disciplines for the purpose of coordinating all technical activities for assigned projects. The Project Engineer will be involved in pre-planning, scoping purchase orders and sub contracts, enforcing contracts; executing and evaluating all aspects of construction, surveying, adherence to best practices, quality assurance; recognition, quantification and appropriate notice of change in scope events.

The ideal candidate will also have a client focus approach and will work well independently and as part of the project team.

Stevens offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with an excellent benefit package. This is a perfect career opportunity to join an experienced group of professionals that are committed to providing our customers quality project results.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate assigned project work.
• Evaluate work for compliance to applicable codes, accepted engineering practices and STEVENS Construction’s standards.
• Maintain and update specifications and contract manuals for the project.
• Organize the project drawings into working files, distribute drawing revisions to relevant parties, and maintain accurate as-built drawings.
• Prepare, transmit and expedite shop drawings, catalog cuts, samples and other submittals to the Owner/ Engineer for approval.Maintain logs for all.
• Work with Project Scheduler to update / formalize the project schedule status, maintain changes and submit revisions.
• Develop and maintain schedules for the delivery of equipment and materials, and assist in their procurement.
• Advise the Superintendent and Project Manager on the compliance of the subcontractors and vendors to material and performance criteria.
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the provisions and requirements of all contract documents, including plans, specifications, owner’s contract, subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination of assigned projects between all disciplines and all other project participants.
• Input weekly quantities and assist in the monthly profit analysis of the project.
• Assist in the preparation of estimates and quotations for extra work.
• Meet the subcontractors and vendors on matters of a technical nature.
• Recognize technical problems within various disciplines and initiate appropriate corrective actions.
• Assist Project Manager/Superintendent in the efficient control and management of the project; in all areas of execution – Safety, Quality, and Productivity.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree with major coursework in Engineering Construction Science, Building Science, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related field is preferred.
• Two plus (2+) years of professional experience in the industrial construction industry, with experience in concrete, excavation, underground and exposed piping, mechanical, structural or equipment setting is desired.
• Strong working knowledge of interpreting and producing engineering drawings and schematics.
• Mathematical proficiency utilizing fractions, percentages, ratios for practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and examine a variety of tangible variables.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal building code regulations.
• Accurate and precise attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent business and technical writing;
• Ability to focus on details as required, and have the ability to work well within a deadline driven environment.
• Solid organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong work ethic - results driven.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stevens Engineers & Constructors, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.

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