Project Engineer

Acco Engineered Systems; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 51,122 - 73,026; Full time

Job summary

Acco Engineered Systems in Thousand Oaks seeks a Project Coordinator for commercial MEP projects. The candidate will coordinate all technical activities, ensuring effective communication among project stakeholders.

Key qualifications include a BS in Engineering and 5+ years in HVAC projects. The position involves assisting Project Managers and overseeing job progress while maintaining strong relationships with partners.

Competitive wages range from $37.11 to $53.01 per hour.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in estimating, design, and prosecution of HVAC projects.
• Field/construction site experience is ideal.
• High sense of integrity and solid organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate technical activities on assigned projects.
• Assist Project Manager with estimating and change directive pricing.
• Manage job progress and maintain relationships with project stakeholders.

Skills

Estimating

Design

HVAC projects experience

Oral and written communication

Teamwork

Education

BS in Engineering; Mechanical concentration preferred

Job description

Under the supervision of the Sales Manager, with indirect supervision and daily instruction from an assigned Project Manager(s), this position is responsible for the coordination of all technical activities on assigned projects. This position helps to ensure effective communication and coordination between all disciplines and all other project team members, including external customers and vendors. In this role, you will work on exciting, multi-million dollar commercial MEP projects as you continue to develop your skills in estimating, scheduling and design within the design-build construction process.

• Collaborate with Project Management team to keep them informed on all issues affecting project timeline and budget.
• Provide interpretation of plans and specifications.
• Assembles complete submittal packages and other required project documentation information.
• Participate in selection and hiring of subcontractors and vendors.
• Assist Project Manager with take-off, estimating, change directive pricing, job cost forecasting, billings, close-out documentation, prospecting, and new bid support.
• Assist Project Manager in writing proposals, letters, memos, subcontracts, change orders, and other documents related to the project execution.
• Utilize ACCO standard Engineering technologies, provide technical support for the construction effort including participating in the planning and design; interpretation of the design; value engineering and alternate solution reviews, etc.
• Collaborate with the Purchasing Department regarding scope, price, submittals, and delivery for purchased items. Coordinate installation procedures among Engineering, Construction, and other stakeholders.
• Manage job progress onsite as required, including leveraging your design expertise in a hands‑on capacity to solve emergent operational and installation challenges.
• Oversee and/or process daily administrative items (i.e., Document Control, RFIs, Dailies, POs, MOPs, submittals, procurement logs, etc.) per Project Manager’s direction.
• Coordinate project personnel activities to ensure the project progresses on schedule and on budget. Plan the work, track labor, track material and deliveries, project cost at completion.
• Escalate potential problems and assist the Project Manager in driving the solutions to their complete resolution.
• Maintain, develop, and grow viable relationships with customers, prime contractors, trade partners, subcontractors, suppliers, and trade personnel.
• Attend job kick off, job progress, foreman, and OAC meetings.
• Interface with installers, suppliers, and subcontractors to provide information, direction, and detailed instructions.
• Manage subcontractors to meet our expectations of the project.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned by supervisor and/or upper management.

Position Requirements (Skills, Knowledge, Abilities)

• BS in Engineering; Mechanical concentration strongly preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in estimating, design, and prosecution of HVAC projects, ideally including some field/construction site experience.
• High sense of integrity.
• Solid organizational and time management abilities
• Excellent oral and written business communication skills, including the ability to listen proactively.
• Regular and routine attendance
• Proactivity / Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one’s level/position and with minimal supervision.
• Perseverance: Shows the wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.
• Insight: The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities.
• Engagement: Shows a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people.
• Teamwork: The ability to effectively work toward common goals with others by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner.
• Big Picture: Understands and contributes to organizations’ short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.
• Motivation / Dedication: Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals. Initiates action with collective goals takes responsibility and shows personal humility.
• Technical Curiosity / Willingness to Learn: Interest in seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feed, back; demonstrating openness to learning and change.
• Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve a problem in support of personal, group, department, or organizational objectives.

Physical Requirements

• The employee may regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee is regularly required to walk and sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl (for purposes of filling photocopier/printers).
• The employee is occasionally required to reach above shoulder height to access storage cabinets and mail cubicles.

Hours

This is a non-exempt position from Monday through Friday. Work hours begin and end between 6:00 am and 5:00 pm, with one hour for lunch. Eight hours per day is required, and occasional overtime may be necessary due to business needs.

Travel

As required from time to and from the assigned office location to regional branch offices and/or to project/customer site(s).

Competitive Wages

$37.11/hour - $53.01/hour. Applicants please note that actual compensation is determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location, among others. The offered wage or salary is only one aspect of an employee's total compensation.