Project Engineer I Construction Management

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

Job summary

JMT is seeking a Project Engineer I to support Construction Management in the assigned region. You will maintain client, designer, and contractor relationships, actively manage project schedules, and participate in weekly progress meetings to drive project success.

The role requires excellent communication, the ability to handle multiple tasks, and a collaborative team approach. This position involves on-site work with construction teams and regulatory coordination where needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field from an accredited program.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings, plans, details, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships with clients, designers, and contractors.
• Manage project schedule from inception to close out.
• Attend weekly progress meetings, prepare minutes, assign actions, and follow up.
• Upload and manage all pertinent project information.
• Develop solutions to project issues and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Reading drawings

Positive attitude

Microsoft Office fluency

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction management software

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

• Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
• Registered Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE)
• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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