Project Engineer Plan Design

Parkland Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health is seeking a Project Engineer Plan Design to support the Planning Design and Construction (PDC) program. You will assist in coordinating design and construction activities for hospital projects, ensuring safety, compliance, and alignment with Parkland’s mission.

The role involves budgeting, scheduling, and collaboration with vendors, architects, and facilities staff. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least one year of PM support in construction

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, business or related field.
• At least 1 year of project management support in construction or design.
• Hospital project experience preferred.
• Ability to read architectural, mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Strong oral and written communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist PDC program managers in design and construction phases.
• Support budgeting, scheduling, safety plans and quality goals.
• Assist in selecting and managing consultants, contractors and vendors.
• Prepare invitations, requests for proposal and contract negotiations.
• Maintain positive relationships with stakeholders and Parkland staff.
• Help implement project management tools and data systems.

Skills

Problem solving

Read drawings (architectural/mech/elec

Budget planning

Project management basics

Oral and written communication

Organization / time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, business or related field

Job description

Project Engineer Plan Design# Parkland Careers## Project Engineer Plan DesignApply: Logistics Building: Full time: Posted Today: 990795**Primary Purpose**Assists with the management of the planning, design and construction activities associated with Parkland Health, ensuring they meet the District’s mission, goals, applicable laws and the user's needs. **Minimum Specifications****Education**Must have a bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, business or a related field.**Experience**Must have one (1) year of project management support experience in construction or design environment that included elements of program management for owner representation.Prefer one (1) year of large acute care hospital project management support experience.**Equivalent Education and/or Experience**May have an equivalent combination of education and experience to substitute for both the education and/or experience specifications as stated above.**Certification/Registration/Licensure**None**Required Tests for Placement**None**Skills or Special Abilities**Must be able to solve problems and offer creative solutions. Must support and be willing to learn to manage multiple minor construction projects from start to finish. Must be willing to learn to read architectural, mechanical and electrical drawings. Must support and be willing to learn to plan and budget for projects at all stages of development. Must have basic knowledge in industry-accepted methods, tools and conventions of project management. Must support and be willing to learn current city, state, federal laws and regulations as they apply to health care construction projects. Must support and be willing to learn code and regulatory aspects of design, construction and furnishings, fixtures, and equipment. Must have good oral and written communication skills. Must have good organizational, time-management and problem-solving skil**ls.****Responsibilities**Support the Planning, Design and Construction (PDC) Program Managers in the management and control of all aspects of program management as the owner representative in all phases of design and construction, including infection control, impact planning, utility disruptions, project status meetings and other end user related activities. Providing owner representative program/project management expertise in conceptual planning, programming and budgeting of assigned projects by senior management, the project director and Parkland executive management. Assisting the Program Managers with developing project budgets, schedules, safety plans and quality goals. Assists the selection and management of consultants, contractors and vendors to meet project goals. Supports Program Managers in negotiating change orders and recommending approval to management. Supports Program Manager in the preparation of bind invitations, requests for proposal and contract negotiations for projects and services. Maintains a positive working relationship with management, vendors, contractors, architects, outside organizations, and Parkland staff to ensure that communication is maintained and cultivated. Assists with the implementation of PDC specific tools/applications systems for project management and department database collection, input, retention and retrieval. Assists in the development of annual goals and objectives for Planning Design and Construction that support Parkland’s mission. Responsible for effectively supporting the following:* the management and control of the design development process, making sure that patient safety and the stakeholders' best interests are forefront of all decisions made.* the control and overall coordination effort between the design, construction, end users, stakeholders, and management team members, ensuring that priorities and attention to needs and milestones receive the proper attention and resolution.* the management of complicated issues, exploration of all of the options, refinement of information, and the provision of a concise clearly defined set of options/resolutions, along with a recommended course of action to the stakeholders.### Working at ParklandParkland Health, one of the nation’s largest public hospital systems, is dedicated to delivering exceptional care to the Dallas community. A career at Parkland means joining a collaborative, engaged team focused on excellence, innovation, and patient-centered service. Our employees are supported with resources to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact every day.