Project Engineer II - Mechanical / Piping

Sundt Construction•Irving, TX

About The Position

As a 100% employee-owned contractor, Sundt offers a culture where employees are deeply invested in their work. The company focuses on building long-term prosperity for clients, communities, and employee-owners. Sundt provides competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs, and training for personal and professional growth. The Project Engineer II is the technical information source for the project, requiring a thorough knowledge of construction documents, subcontracts, and purchase orders. This role involves responding to questions about drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and change orders, and maintaining professional relationships with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers. The position may also involve assisting with the supervision and/or training of Field Engineers. This role is part of a progression of skill and experience (Steps I, II, and Senior), with Step II designated for employees with 3 years of experience in this position or experience on larger, more complex projects.

Requirements

An advanced knowledge of construction engineering technology, codes, standards, etc., plus in-depth understanding of the interdependence and relationship between other functional units, is required.
Four-year construction-related degree or equivalent technical training and related experience, plus a minimum of three to four years of similar construction engineering experience.
Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, plus demonstrated ability to manage a team of varied disciplines.
Should have the skill/ability to supervise and/or train Field Engineer positions if so required.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.)
May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
May use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors.
Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
Occasionally will climb stairs, ladders, etc.
Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
Will interact with people frequently during a shift/workday.
Will lift, push or pull objects up to 50Ibs on an occasional basis.
Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/workday.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates an understanding of the components of the project management plan (PMP) including the project scope management plan, procurement plan, environmental plan, time management plan, financial plan, quality management and safety plans and risk management plans to ensure successful project execution.
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the change management process.
Develop a procurement schedule and integrate it with the project CPM schedule.
Procures necessary material and equipment.
Coordinates submittals with other trades.
Reviews all submittals for compliance with the contract documents.
Develops an understanding of the prime contract, subcontracts, purchase order agreements, and allowance items as well as contract drawings and specifications.
Administers elements of the processes involved in budgeting and controlling costs so that the project can be completed within the approved budget.
Demonstrates business acumen within area of responsibility.
Maintains "As-built" contract documents.
Compiles close-out requirements, including operation and maintenance manuals, warranties, and other job-specific items required by the specifications.
May participate in concrete form design and related equipment selection.
Participates in takeoffs for concrete, asphalt concrete, earthwork, and utilities as required.
Plans, acquires, develops and supervises members of the project team to ensure relentless execution of the project.
Prepares and maintains quantity reporting mechanisms.
Coordinates agendas and prepares minutes for all meetings.
Maintains various project logs.
Prepares and reviews change orders, including time extensions, with the appropriate personnel before submittal to the owner.
Maintains the change order log and, upon receipt of executed change orders, distributes documents as required to company and subcontractor field personnel.
Prepares cost control budget adjustments and executes in a timely manner.
Prevents claims, identify potential claims, quantify, mitigate/resolve the effects of those that do occur on a timely basis.