Facilities - CM Project Engineer

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 53,726 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Caregiver Leave Program

401K Retirement Plan

ESOP

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson in Hunt Valley, MD seeks a junior construction management/inspection professional to assist with planning, scheduling and coordinating work across project phases. You will interpret drawings and specs, monitor progress, and prepare inspector reports under supervision.

This role supports project managers and sub-consultants, with opportunities for growth in a 100% employee-owned firm offering comprehensive benefits including ESOP and health coverage; immigration

Qualifications

• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Detail-oriented with ability to spot discrepancies.
• Willingness to collaborate and work independently as needed.
• Ability to access construction sites in varying environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, scheduling and coordinating work across project phases.
• Read and interpret drawings, specs, geotechnical reports and inspection records.
• Monitor progress to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Prepare inspector daily reports, cost tracking and submittals.
• Assist in quantity takeoffs and cost estimates.
• Support preparation of bid documents and proposals.
• Attend meetings and distribute minutes.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Work ethic

Teamwork

Site access

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering / construction management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Construction Management/Inspection - Facilities

Hunt Valley, MD

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee‑owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News‑Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position summary: Project team member responsible for assisting with: (1) providing construction project oversite using knowledge of general engineering and construction principles and practices to interpret, organize, coordinate, communicate and execute assignments with limited supervision, (2) ensuring work is performed and completed in accordance to the contract documents, and (3) providing support to other team members, and (4) other tasks as may be assigned by the Project Manager/Supervisor.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F‑1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee‑owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Caregiver Leave Program
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• And more...

Compensation for this position is $39.00-$4.00/hour, commensurate with experience, education and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description. We notice that we receive a wide variety of applicants and recognize that the person selected may be less experienced or more experienced. If so, the actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided.

Essential functions and responsibilities

• Assist with planning, scheduling and coordinating work throughout the various phases of the project. May be responsible for a portion of a large project or the entirety of a small to medium size project.
• Read and interpret construction documents such as drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, testing and inspection reports, maps, aerial photography, topographical surveys and etc.
• Monitor project progress to ensure work is being provided in accordance with contract plans and specifications.
• Prepare reports and logs such as inspector daily reports, cost to date, estimated cost to complete, submittals, RFI's, etc.
• Assist with performing quantity surveys and take-offs from contract documents and actual work-in-place
• Assist with preparing construction cost budgets and estimates
• Assist in the preparation of engineering documents for advertisement and bidding activities
• Prepare and compile contract plans, specifications and estimates
• Manage project sub-consultants and in-house support disciplines
• Develop extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals
• Prepare proposals as required
• Attend various meetings, record and distribute meeting minutes
• Communicate and coordinate with team members to ensure project completion by the defined milestones and established quality guidelines

Nonessential functions and responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies
• Strong work ethic. Willing to do what it takes to get the job done
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering, construction management, architectural or a related field from an accredited engineering, construction management or architectural program
• 0 to 5 years' experience in a construction related discipline. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Preferred Experience

• Knowledgeable with CPM scheduling. Experienced with Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project is a plus
• Knowledgeable in construction testing and inspection requirements

Working Conditions

Work is performed in both an office and field (construction) environment. Office to field time is approximately 22% to 75% respectively. Field work requires climbing, walking and standing at a construction site and may be outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 50 lbs) may be required.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.