Project Engineer - Logistics

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth through training and support

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Project Engineer – Logistics in Atlanta to join a 12-month rotational program. This position provides hands-on experience across various project phases in the construction industry and emphasizes process improvement within the Logistics division. Candidates should have a degree in relevant fields and strong leadership skills. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have PC experience in Windows environments.
• Demonstrated successful experience in the construction industry preferred.
• Strong Business Acumen (entrepreneurship counts).

Responsibilities

• Detail mechanical systems and coordinate work with customers.
• Support process improvement and analyze performance data in Logistics.
• Manage a construction project including budgeting and scheduling.

Skills

Leadership skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Technical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Operations, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Windows

Smartsheet

Tableau

Job description

Introduction

McKenney’s has been going strong for more than seven decades. Our culture values people and ideas, and we work together to deliver the most innovative solutions to our customers. We help you grow in your career through training and support, and as an equal opportunity employer, we provide comprehensive benefits and give you a firm foundation for the future.

Overview

As a Project Engineer – Logistics, you will be placed into a 12-month rotational program where you will support various departments involved in the life cycle of a construction project. During these rotations, you will participate in McKenney’s preconstruction, design, virtual construction, fabrication, project management, and installation phases of a project, as well as the technology processes involved. Throughout this program, you will not only gain hands-on project experience but also learn how each of these groups interacts with the Logistics & Manufacturing Department. By the conclusion of the rotations, Project Engineers – Supply Chain will have gained exposure to our business, developed strong leadership skills, established impactful relationships, and expanded their knowledge and understanding of the construction industry.

After completing the rotations, the Project Engineer – Supply Chain will move into the Logistics department to assist with process improvement and standardization projects and learn the fundamentals of Logistics.

Responsibilities

Rotational Experience

• Detail mechanical systems (ductwork, mechanical piping, and plumbing)
• Coordinate McKenney’s work with customers and other trades through the BIM process
• Estimate projects
• Interact with our suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors
• Work in the field as part of an installation crew
• Develop and implement technology tools for the business
• Assist in managing a construction project, including budgeting, scheduling, managing labor and material onsite, and building relationships with customers
• Develop strong relationships with project managers, foremen, virtual construction team members, field operations, engineers, suppliers, and other trade sub-contractors through consistent interaction and communication

Logistics

• Identify process improvement opportunities, assemble teams, and develop new processes within the Logistics division
• Analyze internal and external performance data to identify gaps in training or communication as they relate to the Tool Room, Warehouse, and Trucking groups
• Assist internal customers in troubleshooting technology errors and gathering missing information for their projects
• Own periodic “High Impact Reporting” efforts and assist in gathering subsequent feedback and delivering resulting training
• Support Logistics software/technology development and assist in long-term prioritization of Logistics technology projects through the Logistics Technology Roadmap.
• Create and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and process maps for logistics department processes as required
• Collect feedback from project teams on logistics performance through site visits and project meetings
• Assist in additional projects identified by the Logistics Manager, Distribution Manager, Material Handling Manager, and Vice President of Logistics and Manufacturing

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Supply Chain Operations, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
• Must have PC experience in Windows environments, working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, Web-enabled applications, and database software

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated successful experience in the construction industry
• Experience with Smartsheet and/or Tableau
• Strong Business Acumen (entrepreneurship counts)
• Leadership exposure (conferences, training, etc.)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Strong leadership skills, self-motivation, and the ability to respond quickly to changing customer demands
• Productive time management to maximize efficiency and meet challenging work goals
• Ability to succeed both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong attention to detail and prioritization of the company\'s needs to maximize profitability
• Effective communication across a diverse group of people (PMs, drafting, field staff, fabrication shops, etc.)
• Solid reasoning, math, science, and technical skills
• Readiness to take on additional responsibilities as needed and independently manage priorities
• Exceptional work ethic and project ownership
• Integrity to uphold company values and demand the highest standards of conduct from self and others
• Persistence to attain results under adverse circumstances and conflict

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office environment.
• Work will require construction job site visits. This will require the physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs and ladders, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, and the ability to negotiate work areas under construction.
• Light physical effort handling average-weight objects up to 25 pounds may be required occasionally.