Project Engineer

Freedom Industries, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Employee-owned culture

Job summary

Freedom Industries, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to support successful construction project execution in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment. You will assist in planning, design coordination, scheduling, and execution to ensure projects are delivered safely on time, within scope, and on budget.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and financial acumen. You will work with senior PMs, field teams, and clients, upholding our ownership-driven culture in a 100%

Qualifications

• Trade license is a plus.
• Understanding of work sequencing and scheduling strategies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, designing, and managing projects.
• Provide technical support to the senior project manager teams and field teams to resolve design and construction challenges.
• Develop project schedules, coordinate with subcontractors, and monitor project progress to ensure adherence to timelines.
• Assist in the procurement of materials, tools, and equipment required for project execution.
• Review project plans, specifications, and submittals to ensure compliance with project requirements and codes.
• Assist with cost analysis, track project budgets, and contribute to Change Order management.
• Collaborate with engineering consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams to address design changes or conflicts.
• Conduct site visits to ensure safety, quality control, and adherence to specifications and company standards.
• Support the preparation of project documentation, including RFIs, reports, and progress updates.
• Champion safety practices in accordance with company policies and OSHA regulations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and team members, effectively communicating project expectations, progress, and potential risks.
• Represent Freedom Industries’ Core Values and Core Focus.
• Assist Senior PM Teams to efficiently allocate resources, manage budgets, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal use of personnel and materials for project success.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, developing contingency plans and proactively addressing potential issues to minimize impact on project timelines and outcomes.
• Become proficient in job costing and accounting software and prepare and present detailed project reports, documentation, and updates to Senior PM Team, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Ensure all projects adhere to relevant industry standards, regulations, and company policies, maintaining high levels of quality and compliance by driving quality control and safety protocols.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Build strong relationships with clients and vendors
• Establish and sustain trust among the support teams
• Assess customer satisfaction, maintain good relationships with internal and external customers, including representatives of customers

Skills

Strategic project planning

Leadership

Budget management

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Tech software proficiency

Active listening

Relationship building

Self-motivation

Education

Trade License (plus)

Project scheduling experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Freedom Industries

Freedom Industries is a trusted MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) service provider, proudly serving a wide range of industries, including Life Sciences, Automotive, Industrial Manufacturing, Semiconductor, and Food/Beverage. Since our founding in 2004, we have remained committed to delivering exceptional industrial maintenance and construction services. Our core mission is simple yet powerful: “Our purpose is to honor God by building a great future for our Freedom family through relationship-driven industrial construction and maintenance.”

As a 100% employee-owned company, we are passionate about fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and growth. We believe in putting ‘the right person in the right seat’ and are actively seeking new owners who share our values and vision for the future. Don’t just work for Freedom – work to build your future!

Employee owners at Freedom enjoy competitive pay, PTO, paid Holidays, and exceptional benefit options.

Freedom is committed to creating a diverse environment and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

To maintain a safe and productive workplace, and as a condition of employment, all candidates selected for hire are required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.

Freedom participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. All new hires must provide valid documentation to establish identity and work authorization in the United States.

Position Summary

The Project Engineer will support the successful execution of construction projects. This role includes assisting in project planning, design coordination, scheduling, and execution to ensure projects are delivered safely on time, within scope, and on budget. The Project Engineer will collaborate closely with senior project managers, project managers, field teams, subcontractors, and clients to uphold Freedom Industries’ core values.

Skills and Abilities

• Strategic project planning and execution
• Strong leadership and team management
• Financial acumen & budget management
• Excellent interpersonal skills (verbal, non-verbal, & written)
• Negotiation and conflict resolution
• Organizational skills
• Technological proficiency with construction and financial software systems
• Empathetic and active listening skills
• Able to establish, build, and sustain interpersonal trust
• Self-motivated and self-starter
• Great salesmanship and woo with clients
• Quick learner with advanced problem-solving skills
• Promote others above self
• Adjusts well to change and ability to “read a room”
• Relationship and results driven
• High emotional Intelligence

Experience/Education/Other

• Trade License is a plus
• Good understanding of work sequencing and strategy of creating effective schedules
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Essential Functions

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The Company considers the functions listed here as essential to performance of the job duties.

• Assist in planning, designing, and managing projects
• Provide technical support to the senior project manager teams and field teams to resolve design and construction challenges
• Develop project schedules, coordinate with subcontractors, and monitor project progress to ensure adherence to timelines
• Assist in the procurement of materials, tools, and equipment required for project execution
• Review project plans, specifications, and submittals to ensure compliance with project requirements and codes
• Assist with cost analysis, track project budgets, and contribute to Change Order management
• Collaborate with engineering consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams to address design changes or conflicts
• Conduct site visits to ensure safety, quality control, and adherence to specifications and company standards
• Support the preparation of project documentation, including RFIs, reports, and progress updates
• Champion safety practices in accordance with company policies and OSHA regulations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and team members, effectively communicating project expectations, progress, and potential risks
• Represent Freedom Industries’ Core Values and Core Focus
• Assist Senior PM Teams to efficiently allocate resources, manage budgets, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal use of personnel and materials for project success
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, developing contingency plans and proactively addressing potential issues to minimize impact on project timelines and outcomes
• Become proficient in job costing and accounting software and prepare and present detailed project reports, documentation, and updates to Senior PM Team, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Ensure all projects adhere to relevant industry standards, regulations, and company policies, maintaining high levels of quality and compliance by driving quality control and safety protocols
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and productivity
• Foster a culture of collaboration and innovation
• Build strong relationships with clients and vendors
• Establish and sustain trust among the support teams
• Assess customer satisfaction, maintain good relationships with internal and external customers, including representatives of customers
• Job may include working in close proximity to others, sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time