Project Engineer

m2e Consulting Engineers; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

m2e Consulting Engineers in Coral Gables, Florida is seeking a Project Engineer to lead complex engineering projects. You will ensure safety and compliance with all engineering standards while managing project teams.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, a Florida Professional Engineer license, and 4+ years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include overseeing design implementation and managing budgets while ensuring timely project delivery.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in construction, design, inspection, or budgeting.
• Active Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Valid State of Florida Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee complex engineering projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety and engineering standards.
• Supervise implementation of design and construction plans.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

OSHA Certification

Job description

About the Company

m2e Consulting Engineers is a full-service multi‑disciplinary engineering consultancy in South and Central Florida that delivers industry‑leading creative and technical services to a variety of clients including building owners, architects, developers, property managers, law firms and general contractors.

Job Type

Full‑time

Job Purpose

To lead and oversee highly complex engineering projects ensuring that work delivered and materials used are in full compliance with safety, engineering and applicable codes and standards.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans multiple highly complex projects simultaneously, tracking and delivering them on time and within budget.
• Leads a group of project engineers, engineering consultants and technicians, exercising considerable independence in the decision‑making process.
• Supervises the implementation of the design, preparation of construction plans, design improvement, specifications and timetable activities, and overall construction of projects.
• Oversees the acquisition of field data.
• Develops and recommends standard operating procedures and performance standards utilized by the Division.
• Monitors operations and activities in the field to help assure SOPs are followed and performance standards are met.
• Reviews project documentation and reports prepared by divisional staff for accuracy and completeness.
• Handles requests for information, service or complaints, or makes referrals to appropriate staff in a timely and concerned manner that reflects an effort to resolve any arising issues while at the same time acting responsibly on behalf of M2E.
• Models and strictly adheres to M2E standards, policies, and project schedules.
• Informs the Department Head regarding any conflicts/issues that relate to the work.
• Develops and writes effective proposals and reports with all necessary backup material for external consumption.
• Develops and effectively delivers presentations to critical/high‑level customers.
• Responsible for budgets, proposal preparation, bid implementation, manpower estimates (immediate and long‑range), and ensuring on‑time delivery of projects.
• Drives team development, making learning a required assignment for all employees.
• Conducts swing stage inspections on high‑rise structures to ensure safety and compliance with applicable standards.
• Conducts field visits to assess structural conditions and gather project data.
• The Project Engineer may be assigned to projects already in progress as well as new projects, overseeing project execution from start to finish.
• The Project Engineer will act as the Engineer of Record (EOR) and be responsible for preparing signed and sealed (S&S) letters, technical reports, repair protocols, and restoration project documentation in accordance with licensing and regulatory requirements.

Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited college or university, or documented combination of education and professional experience in a related engineering field.
• Active Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) license via examination or active registration in another state with the ability to reciprocate to Florida within six months of beginning employment.
• Valid contractor license (building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing) preferred.
• Valid State of Florida Driver’s License and reliable transportation required.
• Ability to perform swing stage inspections; OSHA certification preferred.

Minimum Experience

• 4+ years of pre‑or‑post‑degree work experience, which must have involved construction, design, inspection or estimating, and budgeting.
• 4+ years of forensic engineering preferred.
• Demonstrated project management experience in the field.

Skills and Abilities

• English proficiency: Fluent (Speak, read, understand, interpret content and write).
• Knowledgeable in all technical areas of design, construction and management, or having a demonstrated ability to achieve that level of proficiency in a short period of time.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, particularly in dealing with manpower and budgets.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Effectively mentors, trains and develops people within and/or outside the work group/team.
• Creative problem‑solving.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit with back at a 90‑degree angle for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to look at a computer for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to stand upright for up to 8 hours per day.
• Must be able to access and navigate job sites and construction areas (uneven terrain, exposure to outdoor weather elements).
• Bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, laying, crawling and twisting required up to 30% of the time.
• Must be able to ride in a hoist and/or swing stage.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to use right and left foot for repetitive movements as in operating controls or levers.
• Full dexterity of wrists and fingers required with repetitive motions.
• Must be able to see near, in the distance, color, depth and range.
• Safety equipment, including but not limited to hard hat, OSHA approved footwear, safety glasses and safety vests, is always required while performing job functions on active construction sites. Safety gloves, ear plugs and safety harness will be issued when appropriate.
• Riding in a hoist and/or in a swing stage to be performed under strict adherence to the OSHA standards. Climbing ladders and scaffolds to be performed under strict adherence to the OSHA standards.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.