Electrical/MEP Project Engineer: Path to Project Manager

B&I Contractors Inc.; Fort Myers, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation and sick time

Wellness reimbursement program

ESOP (employee-owned)

Job summary

The Project Engineer will interface with clients, subcontractors, and vendors, coordinate submittals and RFIs, and help manage budget, schedule, and quality. A Bachelor’s degree and MS Office proficiency are required; OSHA compliant physical work is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management/engineering or equivalent combination of construction/engineering office experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook & Excel.
• Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds on frequent basis; able to perform physical labor per OSHA standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager with the successful management of commercial mechanical, electrical and plumbing projects.
• Assist PM to ensure project construction aligns with design, budget, and schedule.
• Interface with client representatives, subcontractors, vendors, and others.
• Review, select, and submit project documents (submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, subcontracts, manuals) with PM.
• Provide field employees with necessary support to complete projects promptly.
• Assist PM with change orders and extra work estimating.
• Assist PM with equipment releases and tracking.
• Support project meetings and document outcomes.
• Serve as liaison between trades and other company departments.
• Distribute and respond to punch list items in writing; follow up as needed.
• Conduct on-site visits to assess productivity, material usage, and contractor performance.
• Gain industry knowledge to provide technical assistance on drawings, construction methods, and equipment.

Skills

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in construction management/engineering

Job description

The Project Engineer will interface with clients, subcontractors, and vendors, coordinate submittals and RFIs, and help manage budget, schedule, and quality. A Bachelor’s degree and MS Office proficiency are required; OSHA compliant physical work is expected.