Project Engineer

Nichols Contracting Inc.; Columbia (MD); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

401k

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Resumo da vaga

Nichols Contracting Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to support construction projects from Columbia, MD. You will work alongside project managers and superintendents, handling scheduling, cost control, subcontractor coordination, and overall project administration.

Travel within the DMV area may be required. Ideal candidates have a degree in engineering/related field, experience with a general contractor, and strong communication skills.

Qualificações

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or related discipline.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in development of project plans and schedules.

Conhecimentos

Reading drawings

Submittal process

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Formação

Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management degree

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Descrição da vaga

NCI Overview

Nichols Contracting (NCI) is a family-owned and operated Construction and Contracting business headquartered in Columbia, MD with offices in Richmond, VA, Royal Palm Beach, FL, and Orlando, FL, with a team of 170 employees. NCI is a full-service general contractor focused on providing premier services in all aspects of the construction process, from concept to completion. We manage a broad range of commercial construction projects, including new construction, tenant fit outs, and renovations. NCI services a diverse group of markets including federal, state, and local governments, as well as a variety of corporate and special industry organizations that require complex life safety and critical infrastructure needs.

Essential Functions

Nichols Contracting Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to support the delivery of construction projects through a combination of technical and administrative responsibilities. Working alongside project managers and superintendents, this role involves oversight in scheduling, cost control, subcontractor coordination, and general project administration. The Project Engineer may be assigned to specific project elements or multiple concurrent projects, ensuring consistent execution and support throughout. The Project Engineer position will be based in our Columbia, MD headquarters. The ideal candidate must be flexible for travel within the DMV area. Duties to include but not limited to:

• Assist in the development of the project plan as requested.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager(s) in purchasing activities including scoping and take-offs.
• Prepare and forward submittals. Confirm submittal complies with plans/specs.
• Support the development and updating of the project schedule and subcontractor detail schedules.
• Monitor and expedite material deliveries ensuring all deliveries conform with the project schedule.

Requirements

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or a degree in a related discipline.
• Experience with a general contractor preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of scheduling, cost engineering, subcontract coordination, and general project administration.
• Familiarity reading drawings and specifications.
• Computer proficient, including Microsoft Office products.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Team player and reliable.
• Interest and passion for building and the industry.
• Solution oriented, problem solver with a “hands‑on” and team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to handle multiple, demanding, and complex projects with competing priorities in a deadline driven environment in a timely manner with accurate results.
• Exceptional customer and client focus.
• Desire to be an active participant in their career and to express career goals.

Physical Demands

• Ability to independently ascend and descend stairs.
• Ability to independently reach, twist and bend.
• Ability to independently remain stationery for extended periods of time; and
• Ability to independently lift up to 30 pounds when required by work assignment.

Benefits

401k, Health Insurance (Medical, Dental and Vision), PTO, Employer Paid Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Holidays and much more

Employee Acknowledgement

I have read the above position description, and I understand and agree with the terms and requirements for this position. I also understand and agree that such requirements may be amended and/or adjusted at any time.

Persons with mental and physical disabilities as defined by the American’s with Disabilities Act are eligible for this position as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodations are made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Nichols Contracting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state of local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.