PROJECT ENGINEER

TP Mechanical; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TP Mechanical in Dayton, Ohio is seeking a candidate with at least one year of mechanical experience for a role supporting project management. This position involves ensuring project timelines are met, reviewing job costs, and communicating effectively with project managers and contractors. A high school diploma or GED is required, while a bachelor’s degree in business or engineering is preferred. Candidates should possess strong organizational and communication skills, as well as a valid driver’s license and basic hand tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year mechanical experience and/or related educational background.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Must provide own basic hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Assists project manager to ensure project timelines and requirements are met.
• Reviews job cost, status, manpower, and change order reports.
• Communicates with project managers, superintendents, and contractors.
• Coordinates manpower and equipment for jobs.
• Conducts weekly job-site visits and meetings.
• Assists with job setup and contract reviews.
• Generates project reports and attends management meetings.
• Tracks submittals and generates purchase orders.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret blueprints

Knowledge of general plumbing and piping installation

Good math ability

Good basic computer skills

Detail oriented

Strong organizational skills

General accounting skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in business or Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assists project manager to ensure proper timelines and all requirements are met for all projects. Helps with billing, change orders, collections, etc. to ensure timely completion. Keeps the management staff up to date on all project issues.
• Reviews job cost, job status, manpower, and change order reports to provide analysis monthly with project manager/project management team. Attends regular/monthly job cost reviews to accurately reflect project profitability and status of all project issues.
• Communicates and troubleshoots with project manager, project superintendents, construction managers and General Contractors. Also, communicates effectively with all project managers, administrative assistants and other departments through meetings, memos, e-mails etc.
• Assists with coordination of proper manpower and equipment for each job.
• Conducts/attends weekly job-site visits and job meetings.
• Assists with proper job setup and contract review. Helps to ensure that estimated costs and schedule of values are done in a timely and accurate manner.
• Generates project manager reports and attends project management meetings as appropriate.
• For each project: tracks submittals, generates purchase orders and negotiates subcontracts and purchases.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Experience

• Experience/Qualifications Required:
  • Minimum 1-year mechanical experience and/or related educational background.
• Job Skills:
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
  • Knowledge of general plumbing and piping installation.
  • Good math ability.
  • Good basic computer skills.
  • Detail oriented.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • General accounting skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Education:
  • Minimum of High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering or equivalent is preferred.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Able to walk job sites.
• Special Requirements:
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Must provide their own basic hand tools