Project Engineer

System One; Arbutus (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health / dental / vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Profit sharing

401K with employer match

Paid time off / holidays

Job summary

System One is seeking a Project Engineer with commercial mechanical construction and plumbing experience to support Project Management on site in Baltimore, MD. The role focuses on coordinating construction projects, tracking costs and schedules, handling submittals and change orders, and ensuring safe, compliant project execution.

Responsibilities include preparing cost breakdowns, attending pre-construction meetings, and collaborating with Superintendents and PMs to keep projects on time and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering and 0-2 years related experience.
• Organizational skills to coordinate construction tasks.
• Ability to oversee projects and employees.
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of construction plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist project manager in reviewing proposals and plans to define time frames, funding, and resources.
• Set up the project with Pre-Construction.
• Prepare job cost breakdowns and schedule of values.
• Attend pre-construction and turnover meetings.
• Devise project work plans with the PM and define scope.
• Coordinate activities to ensure quality of work.
• Review status reports and adjust schedules and budgets.
• Prepare project reports for supervision.
• Prepare submittals and track status.
• Review labor reports and update WIPs.
• Monitor equipment and tools on projects.
• Attend monthly project reviews and adjust as needed.
• Work with Superintendents.
• Attend close-out meetings.
• Assist with problem resolution.
• Prepare and file purchase orders.
• Coordinate permits and related fees.
• Coordinate fabrications planning.
• Ensure communication between departments.
• Maintain morale across departments.
• Enforce client rules and procedures.
• Perform miscellaneous duties.

Skills

Project coordination

MS Word & Excel

Communication skills

Time management

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Project Engineer
Location: Baltimore, MD 21227
Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $70,000 - $80,000/yr
Work Model: Onsite
Hours: 7:30am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday
Security Clearance: Not specified
Overview: System One is seeking a Project Engineer with commercial mechanical construction and plumbing experience to support Project Management by coordinating construction projects, ensuring work is completed on time, within budget, and according to project specifications. This role manages project documentation, scheduling, cost tracking, submittals, change orders, permits, and communication between project teams and departments. The position also helps monitor project progress, safety, quality, and compliance while assisting with problem-solving and successful project completion. This is a great opportunity to join a mechanical contracting and construction company serving commercial, industrial, institutional, government, utility, and energy-sector clients!

Benefits package includes:

• Health / dental / vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Profit sharing
• 401K with employer match
• Paid time off / holidays

Responsibilities

• Assist project manager in reviewing proposals and plans to determine time frames, funding limitations, procedures for project completion, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases.
• Works closely with Pre-Construction department in setting up the project.
• Prepares job cost breakdown sheets and schedule of values.
• Attends pre-construction meetings and distributes paperwork to appropriate personnel.
• Attends turnover meetings.
• Consults with project manager to devise project work plans, duties, responsibilities, and the overall scope of authority.
• Aids in the coordination and monitoring of activities being completed by project teams to ensure the overall quality of work.
• Reviews status reports from project teams and modifies schedules and budgets when required.
• Prepares project reports for supervisor.
• Prepares submittals, submittal status, release and delivery.
• Works with the PM to review labor reports and update monthly WIPs.
• Monitors and reviews equipment and tools on projects.
• May attend monthly project reviews with the appropriate personnel to ensure proper adjustments are being made to the WIPs and work is being completed smoothly.
• Works closely with Superintendents.
• Attends close out meetings with the appropriate personnel at the conclusion of assigned projects.
• Assists project teams and other Project Managers with problem resolution.
• Prepares and submits material, tool, equipment requisitions to proper departments.
• Attends project field meetings.
• Inspects all project work sites to ensure safety and cleanliness.
• Works with project manager to formulate change orders and extra work orders when needed.
• Follow up on change order status.
• Coordinates and monitors all changes pertaining to the scope of work.
• Prepares and files all purchase orders.
• Aid in securing all permits, fees, licenses, etc.
• Helps to coordinate the planning of all fabrications needed for construction projects.
• Ensures excellent communication between all departments throughout the client facilities.
• Promotes excellent morale throughout all departments and divisions.
• Assists with enforcing all client rules and procedures such as accounting, administrative, safety, etc.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering and 0-2 years related experience.
• Organizational skills in order to coordinate tasks pertaining to construction projects.
• Ability to oversee projects and employees.
• Sufficient knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Sufficient knowledge of mathematics including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute and interpret charts and graphs.
• Ability to schedule and prioritize all work assignments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of diverse individuals.
• Ability to enforce and abide by all client rules and procedures.
• Excellent Knowledge of construction plans and specification.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.