Project Engineer I (Construction Management)

Johnson,-Mirmiran-; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JMT in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Project Engineer I to support construction management services across assigned projects. This role involves coordinating with clients, designers, contractors and internal teams to maintain schedules, track changes, and ensure project documentation is complete.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management and have strong communication, organizational, and Windows-based software skills. Local travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and jobs efficiently.
• Strong collaboration with team members and clients.
• Attention to detail and solid organizational skills.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings, plans, details, and specs.
• Active work ethic and positive attitude.
• Proficiency with MS Office and construction management software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain excellent relationships with clients, designers, and contractors.
• Actively manage project schedule from inception to close out.
• Participate in weekly progress meetings, create minutes, assign action items, and follow up.
• Upload and manage all pertinent project information.
• Develop and implement collaborative solutions to project issues.
• Prepare project related change orders and obtain approvals.
• Manage job turnover and close-out to meet owner/user expectations.
• Coordinate with 3rd party engineering and inspections.

Skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Reading drawings

Work ethic

Office software

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management

Job description

Construction Management/Inspection - Transportatio

All Locations

Pittsburgh, PA

Tracking Code

26599

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Job Description

JMT is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

JMT is seeking a Project Engineer I to be responsible for supporting Construction Management services in the assigned region.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Maintain excellent relationships with clients, designers, and contractors
• Actively manage project schedule from inception to close out
• Participate in weekly progress meetings, create minutes, assign action items, and follow up
• Upload and manage all pertinent project information
• Develop and implement collaborative solutions to project issues and problems
• Prepare project related change orders and obtain approvals
• Manage job work item turn over and close-out efficiently to meet owner/user expectations
• Assist and coordinate with 3rd party engineering and special inspections requirements
• Coordinate with various stakeholders involved in construction projects

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and jobs in an efficient manner
• The ability to work well with others, and willingness to learn in a team environment
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings, plans, details, and specifications
• A strong work ethic and a positive attitude
• Microsoft Office and construction management software systems fluency
• Active driver's license and reliable motor vehicle
  • Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field from an accredited engineering or construction management program
• Minimum of 10 +/- years of construction experience
• Experience working with local agencies such as PRT, PennDOT, PA Turnpike, PGH2O, ALCOSAN, and ACAA

Preferred Experience

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-hour construction safety training
• Experience with water and wastewater, rail and transit, and/or aviation
• NASSCO Certification including PACP, MACP, and LACP

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office, construction field office or on a construction project site environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing, climbing and walking. Most locations provide an environment where lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.