Construction Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

What you will do

As part of an integrated multidisciplinary team working from design through completion, you will be responsible to:

• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements on project sites and contribute to the application of best practices.
• Oversee on-site construction operations, managing subcontractors, client, and stakeholders at higher-education facilities.
• Navigate change/scope creep and solve technical challenges on site, always balancing costs, budgets schedules, and people.
• Support the preparation of project upgrades, including estimates and documentation, for review and presentation to the client. 
• Develop an understanding of energy performance measures and sustainability considerations prior to committing to implementation. 
• Assist with day-to-day execution of construction activities, helping ensure alignment with budget, schedule, and quality requirements. 
• Deliver an exceptional client experience.

Your professional growth is an integral part of your role. At Ecosystem, you are encouraged to continuously sharpen your expertise, and step outside conventional boundaries. We value audacity: where others wait for solutions to be proven, we choose to be among the first to innovate.

This role is based full-time on site to support effective execution and collaboration.

Your profile...

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience with ownership of construction projects, encompassing technical oversight, project management, delivery, and execution.
• Experience in mechanical and electrical construction
• Strong communication (written and verbal), listening, and negotiating skills in English.
• Team player with a positive attitude, resilience, and determination.
• Quick critical thinking ability under pressure.
• Top-notch organizational skills.
• Resourceful and excellent judgment.

What Ecosystem offers...

• Competitive annual base salary ranging from $120,000 to $180,000, with final compensation determined based on a candidate’s experience, technical expertise, and skillset, as well as geographic location.
• 401K matching and comprehensive group insurance package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability)— including a High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) option with no employee payroll deductions.
• Paid time off per year: 10 public holidays, a minimum of 15 days of vacation, and 5 personal days. We have paid time off between December 25 and January 1 when our offices close for the holiday period for a well-earned break.
• Atypical construction schedule averaging of 40 to 45 hours per week.
• Mentorship opportunities and unlimited professional training with no cap
• Thriving people-first culture: we put our values in action in DEI, CSR, Innovation, and Social committees. We celebrate our successes together at Ecofest- watch the video here.

Those who change the world don’t just make recommendations- they make decisions and act on them. This is what we do at Ecosystem. 

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.