Project Engineer I

Limbach Holdings, Inc. • Woodbury, MN

59d

About The Position

As Project Engineer I and as part of the Company's Early Career Program, you will be expected to learn our business and all aspects of it, from estimating, to project management, to financials. This Position… Is under the supervision and tutelage of the Project Manager. Some examples of the work you might do includes: Reviews and understands the complete scope of a given contract. Reviews plans, specifications, and other contract documents pertaining to a project. Attends project kickoff and peer review meetings (where applicable) with the Project Manager and team. Develops detailed project schedules, and provides input for the owner's/general contractor's schedule to ensure access to perform all work in the most expeditious and productive manner possible. Tracks equipment, material, labor, subcontract, and other miscellaneous project-related costs. Assists with the development of shop drawings and coordination of planning efforts with other trades. Schedules material purchases, and reviews purchase orders to ensure materials meet specifications. Develops piping, plumbing, or sheet metal trade construction standards for projects with our planners. Communicates the project schedule, manpower loading, and labor cost unit and dollars for the project to key internal stakeholders. Reviews and discusses these items with supervisors on a regular basis. Assembles, reviews, and transmits vendor and subcontractor material and equipment submittals for distribution to the contractor, architect, or engineer for review and approval. Calculates progress invoices, ensures positive cash flow, reduces retention cost, and collects payments. Reviews revised contract documents, and negotiates/finalizes changes in cost with owners or contractors. Maintains "as built" records and drawings to help document project progress. Tracks project costs on a weekly basis, makes adjustments, and books proceed and change orders. Creates commissioning schedules that include pressure test, system cleanings, equipment checkout and start up, system balancing, and owner training. Prepares and delivers operations/maintenance manuals and warranty letters for contract closeout. Ensures all site work is done safely and adheres to the safety guidelines of the Company. Establishes and maintains positive customer relationships. All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Building Construction, Engineering, or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the construction process and related concepts.
• Ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing) with diverse audiences.
• Proficient in computer programs utilized for spreadsheet calculations and word processing.
• Must be organized, attentive to detail, and able to multitask/manage competing deadlines.
• Ability to travel occasionally to attend meetings and conduct site visits/inspections.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have a driving record compliant with the Company's policies and MVR requirements, and consent to ongoing driving record monitoring by the Company.

Nice To Haves

• Previous construction-based internship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and understands the complete scope of a given contract.
• Reviews plans, specifications, and other contract documents pertaining to a project.
• Attends project kickoff and peer review meetings (where applicable) with the Project Manager and team.
• Develops detailed project schedules, and provides input for the owner's/general contractor's schedule to ensure access to perform all work in the most expeditious and productive manner possible.
• Tracks equipment, material, labor, subcontract, and other miscellaneous project-related costs.
• Assists with the development of shop drawings and coordination of planning efforts with other trades.
• Schedules material purchases, and reviews purchase orders to ensure materials meet specifications.
• Develops piping, plumbing, or sheet metal trade construction standards for projects with our planners.
• Communicates the project schedule, manpower loading, and labor cost unit and dollars for the project to key internal stakeholders. Reviews and discusses these items with supervisors on a regular basis.
• Assembles, reviews, and transmits vendor and subcontractor material and equipment submittals for distribution to the contractor, architect, or engineer for review and approval.
• Calculates progress invoices, ensures positive cash flow, reduces retention cost, and collects payments.
• Reviews revised contract documents, and negotiates/finalizes changes in cost with owners or contractors.
• Maintains "as built" records and drawings to help document project progress.
• Tracks project costs on a weekly basis, makes adjustments, and books proceed and change orders.
• Creates commissioning schedules that include pressure test, system cleanings, equipment checkout and start up, system balancing, and owner training.
• Prepares and delivers operations/maintenance manuals and warranty letters for contract closeout.
• Ensures all site work is done safely and adheres to the safety guidelines of the Company.
• Establishes and maintains positive customer relationships.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Base salary range of $83k - $89K
• Full portfolio of medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with 401K plan and company match.
• HSA, FSA, and life insurance offerings.
• Maximize your professional development with our award-winning Learning & Engagement team.
• Engage in our "We Care" culture through our ERGs, brought to you by EMBRACE.
• Career pathing flexibility and mobility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Specialty Trade Contractors
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees