Project Engineer I

ISEC•Fulton, MD

About The Position

The Project Engineer assists the Project Manager with administrative and project coordination duties, including material releases, vendor follow-up, invoice coding for accounts payable, correspondence, field dimensioning, change orders, submittals, and labor and delivery schedules. The role supports project scheduling, subcontract and contract document administration, communication with project stakeholders, quality control, job closeout, cost reviews, shop drawing management, and project documentation. The Project Engineer may visit jobsites as needed to understand the site environment and review project progress. The role also manages and implements ISEC safety requirements. This includes promoting a positive safety culture, ensuring employees are qualified for assigned tasks, correcting recognized safety deficiencies, reporting injuries and incidents, and coordinating safe delivery practices. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Requirements

0–3 years of experience.
Basic knowledge of ISEC products, services, processes, and projects.
Understanding of project plans and specifications.
Ability to work autonomously at times.
Ability to seek guidance for unusual or complex problems and supervisor approval for changes in standards.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
Efficient written and verbal communication skills.
Strong prioritization and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
Commitment to providing outstanding service to internal and external customers.
Ability to take ownership of customer problems, resolve them personally, or find someone who can.
Ability to listen well, ask clarifying questions, and check for agreement with customers.
Commitment to timely customer follow-up and accountability for commitments.
Ability to create a personal connection with customers through friendly, respectful interactions.
Positive attitude.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing, preparing, and finalizing the project schedule.
Procure and submit project submittal information and manage the approval process.
Assist with administration of subcontract requirements, contract documents, and change orders.
Coordinate communications and correspondence from owners, general contractors, and subcontractors.
Ensure project quality control procedures are followed during construction in accordance with contract documents and ISEC policies and procedures.
Ensure proper and efficient job closeout while keeping the Project Manager informed.
Assist in resolving conflicts with clients and customers.
Record applicable information and target completion dates in the Project Control/Document Control System.
Review job costs with the Project Manager.
Manage shop drawings through project specification, general contractor review, and final field installation.
Follow up with internal and external customers regarding shop drawing changes, schedule changes, and delays.
Release materials in a timely manner and coordinate deliveries.
Visit jobsites as needed to understand the jobsite environment and review progress.
Maintain a Shortage and Breakage Log and reorder materials as necessary.
Prepare operation and maintenance manuals and guarantees, and submit them in accordance with project specification requirements.
Assist the Project Manager with monthly billings, cost projections, and weekly logs.
Promote a positive atmosphere for safety excellence committed to the Safety Promise.
Coach employees who need improvement and assign work only to employees trained and qualified to perform the task.
Ensure recognized safety deficiencies are promptly corrected.
Report injuries and incidents to Managers and the Safety Department.
Plan and coordinate jobsite deliveries using safe practices.