Owners Engineer

Salas O'Brien•Evansville, IN

About The Position

Salas O’Brien has a project management opportunity supporting new and existing clients in the Evansville, Indiana/Tri-State area as an Owner’s Representative for capital investment projects in the industrial and manufacturing market. The role is accountable for overall project delivery, from initial owner scope development through design and engineering, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project closeout. Projects may include interior renovations; building envelope work; building mechanical and electrical equipment; site utility infrastructure; life safety and security systems; and material handling equipment. Building types include office, laboratory, warehouse, utility, and manufacturing support spaces. The Owner’s Representative provides project leadership for internal and external resources, including client-assigned resources, while coordinating with technical resources and maintaining project goals and objectives. Success in this role requires a strong focus on scope, budget, schedule, change management, safety, quality, professionalism, and client service. The role also requires flexibility, resourcefulness, the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, strong presentation and communication skills, organization, and effective delegation.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Project Management or a technical-related field such as Engineering, Construction Management, or Facility Management.
At least 5 years of related experience.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Project, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint at the time of hire.
Ability to carry light loads related to field measurement equipment, including equipment cases weighing 15 pounds or less.
Ability to type using a keyboard with relative efficiency and make handwritten notes and sketches indoors and outdoors at industrial plants and construction sites in any season.
Ability to use multi-level stair towers and rung ladders unassisted.
Ability to discern single-line and three-dimensional computer images representing objects being designed or drafted.
Ability to hear safety alarms and signals while wearing hearing protection.
Ability to walk up to one mile on industrial plant and construction sites outdoors in any season.
Ability to work in protective clothing that may elevate body temperature by several degrees Fahrenheit for periods of up to 15 minutes without a break.
Ability to work while wearing a respirator or self-contained breathing apparatus.
Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, organization, listening, and client-service skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, adapt to changing conditions, take ownership of project outcomes, and delegate effectively.

Responsibilities

Develop the initial owner project scope.
Coordinate activities throughout the design and engineering phase.
Prepare project scope, budget, schedule, and capital funding documentation.
Coordinate competitive bidding and related procurement requirements.
Manage project finances, including budgets, changes, invoicing, cash flow forecasts, and accruals.
Coordinate construction-related activities throughout the project, including utility outages.
Coordinate start-up and commissioning requirements.
Coordinate project closeout, including compiling project documentation, financial asset allocations, setting up maintenance assets and preventative maintenance schedules, and completing financial closeout.
Provide overall project leadership for internal and external resources, including client resources assigned to the project.
Recognize changes or deviations in project scope, budget, schedule, or original client goals; raise awareness early and follow through until they are addressed.
Ensure Owner and Salas O’Brien safety and quality guidelines are followed.
Maintain client-focused communication and follow-through, and ensure client expectations are met.
Manage multiple projects in different delivery phases and handle competing priorities.
Delegate technical matters to appropriate resources, set clear expectations, and use technical guidance to help shape project direction while meeting project goals.