PGH Engineer V

FedEx Group; Moon (VA); Hybrid; USD 48,255 - 126,219; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking a Construction Project Manager to guide Build-to-Suit or material handling projects from planning through startup and hand-off to field operations. The role requires collaboration with planning, design, procurement, real estate, IT, finance, environmental, and legal teams.

Essentially, you will mentor teams, manage budgets up to $20 million, ensure schedules, enforce standards, oversee vendor coordination, and travel to sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, civil engineering, construction project management, or related area.
• Demonstrated academic experience in engineering project management.
• Software skills including Microsoft Office and web-based applications.
• Read and comprehend construction documents and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision and mentorship, manage the facility or material handling portion of a manual station with the smallest cost, risk, timeline, clear statement of work, and low risk to the network.
• Monitor progress and performance against the project plan; resolve operational problems and minimize delays.
• Oversee installation and operation of equipment systems.
• Identify, develop, and gather resources necessary to complete the project.
• Enforce engineering standards, designs, and work specifications; develop project schedules, budgets, and forecasts.
• Manage vendors, including hiring and coordinating engineering firms, contractors, and vendors.
• Participate in project calls with field operations; communicate with outside vendors and regulators.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

MS Office

CPM software

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, civil engineering, construction project management, or related area

Tools

MS Office

Web-based applications

Job description

The Construction Project Manager manages construction projects from the planning stages through construction and startup of building or material handling systems for Build- to- Suit projects for manual facilities through successful hand- off to field operations. This level manages small Build- to- Suit or material handling portions of expansion capital projects for manual facilities that require significant guidance and mentorship. The role collaborates with internal planning, design, procurement, real estate, IT, finance, environmental, and legal departments; contracts and/or manages developers, general contractors, and architectural engineering firms; coordinates and communicates with local jurisdictions to meet requirements and obtain Certificates of Occupancy; enforces specifications, manages and monitors schedules and installation; creates cost estimates, manages capital and expense funding; completes vendor testing and/or commissioning of infrastructure; and travels to the job site to monitor progress and coordinate with vendors. Typically, the manager controls projects for facility or material handling manual stations with the smallest cost, risk, timeline, and clear scope of work.

Essential Functions

• Under supervision and mentorship, manage the facility or material handling portion of a manual station with the smallest cost, risk, timeline, clear statement of work, and low risk to the network. Financial responsibility for projects up to $20 million annually.
• Monitor progress and performance against the project plan; take action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays.
• Oversee installation and operation of equipment systems.
• Identify, develop, and gather the resources necessary to complete the project.
• Enforce engineering standards, designs, and work specifications; develop project schedules, budgets, and forecasts; and select materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors.
• Manage vendors, including hiring, coordinating engineering firms, contractors, and vendors, ensuring collaboration and commitment to scope, schedule, and contract for smaller vendor sets and complexity.
• Participate in project calls with field operations; communicate with outside vendors; work with manager, mentor, or higher- level Construction Project Manager to learn effective communications with inspectors, fire marshals, and local jurisdictions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This is a hybrid position located in Pittsburgh, PA. Candidates must live within 50 miles of the campus location. Employees will be required to work at the FedEx campus location several times per week.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, civil engineering, construction project management, or a related area is required. Additional related experience may be used as an equivalent for degree requirements.

Minimum Experience

Demonstrated academic experience in engineering project management is required. An advanced degree may offset experience requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated engineering project management knowledge through academic experience.
• Software skills, including use of Microsoft Office and web- based applications.
• Read and comprehend construction documents and specifications; basic understanding of technical specifications, drawings, and construction documents.
• Basic understanding of project or CPM- related software.
• Basic knowledge of departments/areas to collaborate and communicate with.
• Verbal and written communication and presentation skills to communicate with engineering partners, all levels of management, and vendors.
• Ability to adapt to continually changing project initiatives with resilience and determination.
• Time management, organizational, and multi- tasking skills necessary to work in a fast- paced environment, handling various tasks and changing priorities while maintaining high attention to detail and accuracy to achieve goals.
• Ability to anticipate and identify problems and use sound judgment and fact- based analysis to develop effective and efficient solutions.

Working Conditions

Some travel may be required.

Pay Transparency

Pay: $4,324.00/mo - $11,309.65/mo

Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Vets/Disability.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

• Know Your Rights
• Pay Transparency
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

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