Construction Project Engineer

Trinity Health•Fort Lauderdale, FL

About The Position

As a member of the Planning, Design & Construction (PDC) Department, the Project Engineer provides technical and administrative support for the planning, design, construction, renovation, infrastructure renewal, and activation of healthcare facilities throughout Trinity Health Michigan. The role supports corporate and Regional Health Ministry initiatives, capital projects, facility improvements, infrastructure upgrades, regulatory compliance, and operational needs at hospitals, ambulatory facilities, and associated healthcare campuses. Under the direction of the Director of Planning & Design, Director of Construction Services, and assigned Project Managers, the Project Engineer assists with capital projects from planning through closeout and activation. The position provides engineering support, construction administration, document management, cost tracking, schedule monitoring, consultant coordination, regulatory compliance support, and field observations to help deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with organizational standards and applicable regulations. The role works with Project Managers, design and construction professionals, facility leaders, and operational stakeholders, while developing capabilities for increasingly complex assignments and future project management responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, architectural engineering, architecture, construction management, facilities management, interior design, or a related technical discipline; equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered.
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in engineering, architecture, construction management, facilities planning, or capital project delivery.
Experience reading and interpreting construction documents, specifications, and technical drawings.
Working knowledge of construction administration processes and project delivery methods.
Understanding of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems.
Familiarity with healthcare facility regulations, accreditation requirements, and construction standards.
Strong organization, communication, and documentation skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, Revit, scheduling software, and project management platforms.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholder relationships, and to work collaboratively with clinical, operational, technical, and executive stakeholders.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with organizational policies.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare design, construction, facilities, or infrastructure experience.
Experience with project budgeting, scheduling, documentation, and contract administration.
Experience with project management and electronic document management systems.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) credential.
Scrum Master (CSM) credential.
Certified Associate Constructor (CAC) credential.
LEED Green Associate credential.
Project Management Professional (PMP) credential.
Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC) credential.
Healthcare construction, renovation, or infrastructure project experience.

Responsibilities

Support Project Managers with planning, design, construction, renovation, infrastructure, and facility development projects.
Coordinate project activities among design and construction professionals, authorities having jurisdiction, and facility stakeholders.
Participate in facility assessments, infrastructure evaluations, space planning, capital planning, facility master planning, and strategic planning studies.
Coordinate project meetings, prepare agendas, document decisions, and track action items.
Review drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and related documentation for completeness and alignment with project objectives.
Assist with evaluating mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, utility, emergency power, and life safety systems.
Support architects, engineers, and Project Managers during planning, design, permitting, and construction.
Conduct field observations and site visits; document construction progress and conditions, identify issues, and communicate findings to Project Managers.
Assist with monitoring consultant and contractor performance, schedule adherence, quality, and contract compliance.
Support procurement, including contractor prequalification, bid solicitation and analysis, vendor coordination, and contract administration.
Assist with processing change orders, pay applications, RFIs, and project correspondence; support scheduling and milestone tracking.
Assist with conceptual estimates, budget tracking, forecasting, cost analysis, financial reporting, cost logs, contingency tracking, and change management documentation.
Escalate budget concerns, delays, quality issues, and risks to Project Managers and department leadership.
Support healthcare construction compliance, including ILSM, ICRA, Environment of Care, Joint Commission, permitting, licensure, inspections, and regulatory requirements.
Promote safe work practices and maintain knowledge of applicable codes, healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational requirements.
Assist with FF&E planning, procurement, coordination, and installation; support activation, occupancy planning, moves, signage, operational readiness, and transition to operations.
Coordinate requirements with IT, Clinical Engineering, Facilities Operations, Security, Environmental Services, and other operational departments.
Assist with commissioning, startup, training coordination, and occupancy readiness.
Maintain project records, schedules, contracts, meeting minutes, logs, reports, drawings, record drawings, warranty records, closeout documents, and turnover documentation.
Use project management systems, scheduling software, electronic document management systems, CAD/BIM platforms, and facility information systems.
Support closeout, punch list coordination, commissioning documentation, training records, warranty management, record document collection, performance evaluations, closeout reporting, and lessons learned.
Develop project management competencies through progressively complex assignments; may independently manage small capital projects under Project Manager guidance.
Participate in continuing education, professional development, and industry training; demonstrate initiative, accountability, professionalism, and commitment to continuous improvement.
Develop productive relationships with facility leadership, consultants, contractors, and colleagues; maintain confidentiality and follow organizational mission, values, compliance, ethics, and policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.