Senior Mechanical Engineer - Construction

FlatironDragados; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)/RRSP

Medical coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

FlatironDragados in Honolulu, Hawaii seeks an experienced Project Engineer to track and analyze cost data, ensuring projects stay on budget while coordinating materials, equipment, and resources. You will lead engineering teams, review shop drawings and design specs, provide input for work plans and scheduling, and monitor weekly and monthly performance to mitigate delays and costs.

The role emphasizes safety compliance, RFIs, invoicing coordination, and close-out activities, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of construction mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience leading construction engineering teams.
• Ability to manage budgets, costs and schedules.
• Knowledge of design-build or alternative project delivery methods.

Responsibilities

• Meet with engineering team to review production schedule and confirm materials and resources.
• Review drawings, design specifications, material requirements and project data.
• Provide input for project work plans and scheduling.
• Identify budget elements and risks that could impact budget or schedule.
• Evaluate weekly and monthly production, schedule and budget projections.
• Update project schedule weekly for owner and management reporting.
• Initiate and manage RFIs and ensure accurate project quantities and cost reporting.
• Coordinate invoicing with accounting for materials, equipment and subcontractors.
• Review permits and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) for safety and compliance.
• Lead project close-out activities if the Project Manager departs.
• Review close-out checklist with owner and field crews.

Skills

Cost control

Budget management

Project scheduling

Team leadership

RFI management

Risk assessment

Mechanical engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Are you looking to make a tangible impact on project outcomes? As an experienced Project Engineer, you will track and analyze cost data, ensuring our projects stay on budget. Your expertise in resource monitoring and control, combined with your construction knowledge, will keep our projects running smoothly and efficiently.

What You Will Be Doing

• Meet with engineering team to review production schedule and confirm all materials, equipment and resources.
• Review shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements and project data.
• Provide technical input for project work plan and scheduling.
• Identify risk elements of production, materials, equipment or process that could negatively impact the budget or schedule.
• Evaluate weekly and monthly production, schedule and budget projections to accurately track project performance.
• Updatesproject schedule weekly for owner and management reporting.
• Prepare and managesa three-week work plan. Notifies engineering and project management of any significant schedule changes and develops solutions to mitigate delays and cost.
• Initiate and manages all Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Remit accurate project quantities using assigned project cost coding to ensure project financials are accurately reported.
• Manage invoicing with accounting team regarding materials, equipment and subcontractor needs.
• Review certificates and permits needed to perform work.
• Review required Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs) to ensure a safe and compliance work environment for all construction personnel. Participates in all weekly safety meetings with field team and project leadership; presents field analysis as needed.
• Perform project leadership role during close-out procedures if Project Manager separates from project before close.
• Reviews close-out checklist with owner and field crews at the end of the project.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 7+ years construction Mechanical Engineering experience within the construction market, i.e., Buildings, Water, Infrastructure experience
• Experience managing construction engineering teams.
• Proven skill and ability managing engineering teams in a design build or other alternative build project.
• Able to set clear expectations for direct reports regarding role and responsibilities.
• Able to delegate and assign work to engineering team to progress the project production forward.
• Advanced knowledge of contract specifications and quality assurance practices.
• Able to identify budget and project costs and recommend options to mitigate project delays.
• Knowledge of design build and other alternative build techniques.
• Knowledge of financial reporting methods, quantity tracking methods and cost coding.
• Knowledge of construction scheduling and production time management preferred.

Why work for us

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.

Salary Min

USD $145,000.00/Yr.

Salary Max

USD $165,000.00/Yr.