Piping Construction Engineer -Sterling Industrial

Traylor Bros., Inc.•Atlanta, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Sterling Industrial LLC is seeking a Piping Construction Engineer to support construction and maintenance projects. The engineer may be assigned to one or multiple projects based on project size and individual capabilities, supporting site supervision and project management. Responsibilities may span field engineering, operations planning, cost control, scheduling, quantity tracking, procurement, contract administration, estimating, and supervision of field activities. The role works closely with piping superintendents, project management, site supervision, subcontractors, suppliers, customers, and craftsmen. The position is project-based and onsite approximately 90% of the time, requires extensive travel, and may involve projects anywhere in the Midwestern United States. The base of operations is either southwestern Indiana or southeastern Ohio, and relocation may be required.

Requirements

Piping installation experience.
Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Effective listening skills.
Negotiation skills.
Attention to detail.
Experience with Primavera P6.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Primavera.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Degree in Construction Management and/or engineering required; five or more years of relevant industry experience will be considered.
Ability to safely perform essential job functions consistent with applicable ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting productivity standards.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance.
Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds.
Ability to talk, listen, and speak clearly on the telephone.
Ability to walk on uneven surfaces and work in inclement weather when visiting or working onsite.
Extensive travel is required; the role is onsite and project-based approximately 90% of the time.

Nice To Haves

AutoCAD experience.

Responsibilities

Assist piping superintendents and support site supervision and project management.
Manage job cost reporting, track quantities, and prepare project status, cost-versus-budget, forecasting, and scheduling updates.
Work with estimating and project teams to build and maintain schedules from bid through project completion, accounting for contract requirements, site restrictions, subcontractors, suppliers, procurement, and design needs.
Prepare payment applications, schedule updates, and client status reports.
Manage technical information exchanged between the customer and company, including submittals, RFIs, correspondence, and daily reports, coordinating with Quality Control and Project Management.
Negotiate, prepare, and manage subcontractor and purchase order contracts and payments, including change requests, as directed and coordinated with the Project Manager or Site Manager.
Investigate problems and reported incidents and identify and recommend solutions or alternatives.
Conduct job-site quality control, safety, and productivity inspections and reviews to check conformance with design specifications and safety standards.
Collaborate with project management and site supervision on technical approaches, cost, scheduling, and performance decisions.
Help craftsmen, foremen, and project supervision interpret design documents and solve problems.
Review and interpret plans and specifications, and manage and communicate revisions.
Interpret contracts and manage changes and associated pricing and schedule impacts.
Assist with negotiating change orders and back charges, and review and justify claims for additional compensation.
Lead or participate in converting estimates to budgets for new projects and take part in project handoff.
Create and manage project close-out documentation.
Assume additional responsibilities as directed by operations or project management.
Travel extensively, work onsite on projects, and relocate as needed.
Access all points of construction sites across varied climates and environments.