Project Engineer - Municipal Construction Lead

Welkin Mechanical; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Welkin Mechanical is seeking a Project Engineer to lead planning from design to completion on municipal construction projects in New York. You will work under Project Managers, coordinate subcontractors and crews, monitor costs, and ensure compliance with contract requirements.

This role rewards strong communication, problem solving, and disciplined scheduling to deliver on time and under budget.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience working on municipal construction projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to take independent action with a focus on efficient resolution of responsibilities.
• Proficiency in basic engineering computations and analysis.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret engineering drawings.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Working knowledge of Auto CAD or drafting software.
• Knowledge of CMiC software is a plus.
• Must be safety oriented.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen and Crews on Project Deliverables.
• Lead the development and implementation of detailed work plans for major project activities.
• Coordinate and schedule on site work between subcontractors and facility staff.
• Develop a full understanding the contract documents. Confirm all work is planned and completed in compliance with contract requirements.
• Process/manage material deliveries – ensure that materials received are properly inspected for quantity and quality and are in compliance with contract documents.
• Manage and negotiate subcontractor and material contracts.
• Assist in updating and maintaining the project schedule.
• High level of involvement in the operations of our cost control system and analysis of construction costs.
• Participate in monthly forecasting revenue and cost accruals.
• Process and estimate change orders and requests for information in coordination with the Project Manager.
• Assist in MWDBE plan development, plan execution and continual compliance.
• Meet with members of the Owner’s team to administer day-to-day activities such a issuing lookahead schedules and planning shutdowns / access.

Skills

Analysis

Effective Communication

Execution/Accountability

Planning

Results Orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Environmental, Industrial)

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

CMiC

Job description

Welkin Mechanical is seeking a Project Engineer to lead planning from design to completion on municipal construction projects in New York. You will work under Project Managers, coordinate subcontractors and crews, monitor costs, and ensure compliance with contract requirements.

This role rewards strong communication, problem solving, and disciplined scheduling to deliver on time and under budget.