Project Engineer

Iovino Enterprises; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Welkin Mechanical is seeking a Project Engineer to plan and lead project work from design to completion, coordinating with PMs, Superintendents, and crews to meet budget and schedule. This role emphasizes cost control, schedule updates, and on-site coordination with subcontractors and facility staff.

The position requires a mechanical/civil/environmental/industrial engineering background, 5+ years municipal construction experience, and proficiency with engineering drawings and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Environmental, Industrial or related).
• OSHA 10/30 certificates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen and Crews on Project Deliverables.
• Lead the development and implementation of detailed work plans for major project activities.
• Coordinate and schedule on site work between subcontractors and facility staff.
• Understand contract documents and ensure work complies with requirements.
• Manage material deliveries and verify quantity/quality per contract documents.
• Negotiate subcontractor and material contracts.
• Assist in updating and maintaining project schedule.
• Contribute to cost control system operations and construction cost analyses.
• Participate in monthly forecasting revenue and cost accruals.
• Process and estimate change orders and RFIs with the Project Manager.
• Assist in MWDBE plan development and compliance.
• Meet with Owner’s team for day-to-day activities and planning.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Independent action

Engineering computations

Reading drawings

Safety oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

OSHA 10/30 certificates preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Drafting software

CMiC

Microsoft Office

Job description

Final compensation will be based on a combination of:

• Relevant work experience
• Required working hours
• Candidate subject matter expertise and/or specialty
• Ability to be approved by agencies/owners as required
• Final salary determination is negotiable

If you’re searching for the next company to call home, Welkin Mechanical provides an employee centered culture with exiting career growth opportunity. Welkin has a work-hard, play-hard, fast paced environment that puts you on a winning team with the same mission: delivering quality mechanical construction services, on time and under budget.

The Project Engineer is responsible for planning all project work, being part of a team to bring the project from design to completion, controlling each of the steps along the way, and solving any problems that occur. The Project Engineer works under the supervision of Project Managers throughout the entire project. Project work is detail oriented, with a focus on cost efficiency; each phase of an operation is evaluated, planned, possibly re-engineered and built with time and budget in mind.

II. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering: Mechanical, Civil, Environmental, Industrial, or related engineering disciplines (or equivalent experience).
• 10-hour and/or 30-hour OSHA certificates are preferred.

III. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen and Crews on Project Deliverables.
• Lead the development and implementation of detailed work plans for major project activities.
• Coordinate and schedule on site work between subcontractors and facility staff.
• Develop a full understanding the contract documents. Confirm all work is planned and completed in compliance with contract requirements.
• Process/manage material deliveries – ensure that materials received are properly inspected for quantity and quality and are in compliance with contract documents.
• Manage and negotiate subcontractor and material contracts.
• Assist in updating and maintaining the project schedule.
• High level of involvement in the operations of our cost control system and analysis of construction costs.
• Participate in monthly forecasting revenue and cost accruals.
• Process and estimate change orders and requests for information in coordination with the Project Manager.
• Assist in MWDBE plan development, plan execution and continual compliance.
• Meet with members of the Owner’s team to administer day-to-day activities such a issuing lookahead schedules and planning shutdowns / access.

IV. QUALIFICATIONS OF THE POSITION:

• 5+ years experience working on municipal construction projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to take independent action with a focus on efficient resolution of responsibilities.
• Proficiency in basic engineering computations and analysis.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret engineering drawings.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Working knowledge of Auto Cad or drafting software.
• Knowledge of CMiC software is a plus.
• Must be safety oriented.

V. SIGNIFICANT COMPETENCIES

• Analysis
  • Analyzes problems, situations, and circumstances and their impacts on the business.
• Effective Communication
  • Prepares and delivers clear, accurate, effective, and persuasive written and verbal messages.
• Execution/Accountability
  • Demonstrates initiative, works to achieve results, and acts on opportunities to create value.
• Planning
  • Identifies action steps and develops plans needed to accomplish objectives and goals.
• Results Orientation
  • Demonstrates a strong sense of ownership and a commitment to achieving meaningful results.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $170,000 USD