Project Engineer, Site Utilities

Job Summary This position will collaborate closely with a dedicated Project Manager, reporting to the Sales Manager, and be responsible for the technical coordination of assigned projects. This includes fostering clear and consistent communication among all disciplines and project team members, including clients, architects, and vendors. This role offers the opportunity to further hone your expertise in estimating, scheduling, and design within our dynamic design-built construction process, leveraging the latest technologies and BIM methodologies. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Draft and manage critical project documentation, including proposals, letters, memos, subcontracts, change orders, RFIs, submittals, procurement logs, and shop drawings. Organize and participate in essential internal and external project meetings, including project kickoffs, BIM coordination, and scheduling reviews. Perform material takeoffs, solicit vendor and subcontractor quotes, compile comprehensive bid estimates, and assemble change order packages. Interpret complex technical plans and specifications to monitor onsite job progress, enforce quality control, and resolve emergent installation challenges. Execute vendor and subcontractor buyouts, manage procurement tracking, and oversee the successful delivery of purchased items. Track installations, forecast labor requirements, review invoices, and develop client billings to maintain project budget integrity. Lead comprehensive job closeout efforts, including the compilation and submission of O&Ms, commissioning documentation, as-builts, and warranty processing. Partner closely with the Project Management team to report on budget and timeline impacts, escalating potential issues early to drive solutions to resolution. Leverage standard engineering technologies to provide technical support, participate in design planning, and conduct value engineering and alternate solution reviews. Build and maintain strong working relationships with external partners (customers, prime contractors, suppliers) and cross-functional internal departments (Construction, Fabrication, Accounting, Legal). Other tasks and duties as assigned. Position Requirements Experience and Career Progression: Progression from Project Engineer I to Project Engineer II, III, or a Senior role is based on performance, experience, and demonstrated leadership potential. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) Experience preferred in Business Systems Software (JDE, IFS, BidTracer, FastEst, Bluebeam, Box, Smartsheet, etc.) Education and Experience Required: BS in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field Desired: Mechanical and/or related engineering educational concentration ACCO Competencies Proactivity/Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one's level/position and with minimal supervision. Perseverance: Shows wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity. Motivation/Dedication: Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals. Initiates action with collective goals, takes responsibility, and shows personal humility. Technical Curiosity/Willingness to Learn: Interest in seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feedback; demonstrating an openness to learning and change. Insight: The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities. Engagement: Shows a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people. People Skills: Is approachable and gains the mutual trust and respect of others. Understands people's strengths & weaknesses and actively seeks to understand other perspectives. Communication: Fosters open, honest, candid and respectful communication. Effectively assesses, defines and communicates issues in a timely manner, both written and verbal. Teamwork: The ability to effectively work toward common goals with others by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner. Big Picture: Understands and contributes to the organizations' short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success. Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems in support of personnel, group, department, or organizational objectives. Execution: Effectively takes a vision and translates into action by including the right people. Identify and remove barriers, when possible, to achieve results. Demonstrates appropriate compromise, effective time management, prioritization practices and holds team members (including themselves) accountable for their performance/conduct. Professionalism: Respectfully observes and challenges the status quo with intent for improvement. Can take direction, accept feedback, and take full responsibility for their actions. Lead by example through positive influence and ethical leadership with consideration of the entire organization. Job Responsibility Level No direct reports Travel Requirements Travel required 0-10% of the time to other office locations. Hours This is a non-exempt position from Monday through Friday. Work hours begin and end between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm with a one-hour break for lunch and two rest breaks. Eight hours per day is required and other occasional overtime may be necessary for business needs. Physical Demands (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Prolonged sitting. Frequently required to reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch. Competitive Wages $28.84 to $57.69 per hour. Applicants please note that actual compensation is determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, specific work location, among others. The offered wage or salary is only one aspect of an employee's total compensation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Acco Engineered Systems