Job Posting Title Senior Mechanical Engineer - Construction

FlatironDragados group; Honolulu, Northern (HI, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

FlatironDragados group is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to track and analyze cost data, ensuring projects stay on budget while monitoring resources and scheduling for efficiency.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering background with 7+ years in construction, plus proven leadership of engineering teams on design-build or alternative-build projects. On-site work and close collaboration with owners are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field is required.
• 7+ years of construction mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience leading engineering teams on design-build or alternative-build projects.

Responsibilities

• Track and analyze cost data to keep projects on budget.
• Monitor resources, materials, equipment, and scheduling for efficiency.
• Review drawings, specifications, and project data for accuracy and compliance.
• Identify budget and schedule risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and maintain weekly/monthly performance reports for owners and management.
• Manage RFIs and project quantities using cost coding for accurate reporting.
• Support close-out procedures with field teams and owner.

Skills

Budgeting

Cost control

Team leadership

Scheduling

RFIs management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Are you looking to make a tangible impact on project outcomes? As an experienced Project Engineer, you will track and analyze cost data, ensuring our projects stay on budget. Your expertise in resource monitoring and control, combined with your construction knowledge, will keep our projects running smoothly and efficiently.

What you will be doing

• Meet with engineering team to review production schedule and confirm all materials, equipment and resources.
• Review shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements and project data.
• Provide technical input for project work plan and scheduling.
• Identify risk elements of production, materials, equipment or process that could negatively impact the budget or schedule.
• Evaluate weekly and monthly production, schedule and budget projections to accurately track project performance.
• Updatesproject schedule weekly for owner and management reporting.
• Prepare and managesa three-week work plan. Notifies engineering and project management of any significant schedule changes and develops solutions to mitigate delays and cost.
• Initiate and manages all Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Remit accurate project quantities using assigned project cost coding to ensure project financials are accurately reported.
• Manage invoicing with accounting team regarding materials, equipment and subcontractor needs.
• Review certificates and permits needed to perform work.
• Review required Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs) to ensure a safe and compliance work environment for all construction personnel. Participates in all weekly safety meetings with field team and project leadership; presents field analysis as needed.
• Perform project leadership role during close-out procedures if Project Manager separates from project before close.
• Reviews close-out checklist with owner and field crews at the end of the project.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 7+ years construction Mechanical Engineering experience within the construction market, i.e., Buildings, Water, Infrastructure experience
• Experience managing construction engineering teams.
• Proven skill and ability managing engineering teams in a design build or other alternative build project.
• Able to set clear expectations for direct reports regarding role and responsibilities.
• Able to delegate and assign work to engineering team to progress the project production forward.
• Advanced knowledge of contract specifications and quality assurance practices.
• Able to identify budget and project costs and recommend options to mitigate project delays.
• Knowledge of design build and other alternative build techniques.
• Knowledge of financial reporting methods, quantity tracking methods and cost coding.