MEP Project Engineer: Budget, Schedule & Risk Master

FlatironDragados; Honolulu (HI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation package

Paid time off

401(k)/RRSP

Medical/Extended Health Care

Dental/Vision

Wellness benefits

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

FlatironDragados is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to track and analyze cost data, ensuring projects stay on budget. You will monitor resources, review schedules and driving progress across engineering and field teams on complex construction projects.

The role requires 5+ years in MEP construction engineering, strong cost accounting and estimating skills, and a solid understanding of design-build methods. You will liaise with owners and management to mitigate delays and optimize costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• 5+ years in MEP construction engineering experience.
• Experience with resource monitoring techniques (cost accounting, estimating) and construction tech, process systems or structures.
• Specialized knowledge of design-build or other alternative build methods.
• Ability to delegate and direct the engineering team to move projects forward.
• Strong knowledge of contract specifications and quality assurance practices.
• Ability to identify budget and project costs and recommend mitigations for delays.
• Familiarity with financial reporting, quantity tracking, and cost coding.

Responsibilities

• Meet with engineering and field teams to review production schedule and confirm materials, equipment and resources.
• Review shop drawings, design specs, material requirements and project data.
• Provide technical input for project work plans and scheduling.
• Identify risk elements that could impact budget or schedule.
• Evaluate daily production, schedule and budget projections to track performance.
• Update project schedule weekly for owner and management reporting.
• Prepare and manage a three-week work plan and notify management of schedule changes.
• Manage RFIs and ensure timely responses.
• Remit accurate project quantities using cost coding for reporting.
• Coordinate invoicing with accounting for materials, equipment and subcontractors.
• Review required permits and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) for safety and compliance.
• Coordinate subcontractor work methods and crews.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

FlatironDragados is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to track and analyze cost data, ensuring projects stay on budget. You will monitor resources, review schedules and driving progress across engineering and field teams on complex construction projects.

The role requires 5+ years in MEP construction engineering, strong cost accounting and estimating skills, and a solid understanding of design-build methods. You will liaise with owners and management to mitigate delays and optimize costs.