Project Engineer III

Sunbelt Controls•NV, NV

About The Position

Under general supervision from the Project Manager, the Project Engineer III exercises independent judgment and discretion to manage the on- and off-site execution of daily project requirements and activities while responding to customer demands. Using project management principles, practices, and techniques, the role manages day-to-day activities and is responsible for the financial results of an assigned portfolio of projects, balancing customer satisfaction, project demands, quality, and financial goals. The position supports projects throughout their life cycle, coordinates resources and schedules, oversees engineering, construction, procurement, commissioning, and closeout activities, and works with the Project Manager to deliver profitable projects. It also mentors junior Project Engineers, manages customer and contractor relationships, communicates project and financial status, and promotes safe work practices. Sunbelt Controls provides building automation system solutions and services, including installations, retrofits, preventative service, analytics, and fault detection diagnostics across multiple markets. The company is 100% employee-owned through an ESOP.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Construction Management is preferred, and/or 7–10 years of related work and engineering experience in the controls or construction industry.
Familiarity with construction trade labor practices.
Working knowledge of MS Office, Windows, and MS Project.
Highly organized, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and able to prioritize tasks to meet schedules set by Sunbelt leadership.
Ability to delegate work effectively and provide constructive instructions to company, subcontractor, and vendor personnel.
Understanding of and ability to use effective coaching and just-in-time performance management for subordinate staff.
Ability to work independently and autonomously and take ownership of assigned tasks.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to deliver work that supports high customer satisfaction and high-quality results.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 30 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.
Ability to regularly stand, walk, handle objects, and reach with hands and arms; frequently sit, talk, and hear; and occasionally climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to multitask.

Nice To Haves

Basic TCP/IP network structure knowledge and web navigation are desired.
A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Construction Management is preferred.
Basic understanding of the control products and user interfaces represented by the company, or willingness to acquire these skills through self-directed training.

Responsibilities

Develop personal intellectual and technical product knowledge relevant to the business and assigned projects.
Manage, support, mentor, and develop junior Project Engineers as assigned.
Support a portfolio of concurrent projects throughout their life cycles while maintaining customer satisfaction, financial goals, and quality.
Develop and update project implementation plans and coordinate resources for timely, cost-effective installation and completion.
Work with the Project Manager to ensure profitable project completion.
Help manage project cash flow, costs, billings, and cost allocation to financial reporting systems; provide input for timely, accurate, clearly communicated customer billings and communicate financial status to management.
Maintain profitability goals and positive cash flow on assigned projects.
Maintain project files and documentation, including correspondence, requests for information, change orders, logs, and schedules.
Manage change orders and identify opportunities to upsell scope; assess potential job issues and take action to limit negative outcomes.
Support engineering design, coordinate controls engineering activities, and provide input on cost-effective system configuration and design while maintaining quality and customer satisfaction.
Oversee construction for compliance with specifications, codes, materials, installation techniques, safety requirements, and company standards.
Manage material procurement, including selecting and ordering materials as appropriate, monitoring usage, cost, and inventory, and obtaining lead-time discounts when possible.
Develop and maintain internal construction schedules for the company's scope using third-party software such as MS Project when required.
Manage and oversee third-party commissioning requirements, plan and monitor commissioning and system checkout, and ensure completion documentation is ready before release to the owner/operator.
Assign technical resources for project problem resolution as needed.
Review customer systems during installation, identify improvement opportunities, and help estimate additional work with the Project Manager.
Coordinate on-site service visits and ensure transition to service is completed.
Ensure owners/operators are familiar with and trained on the system, and provide project closeout documentation and operating manuals.
Develop and maintain relationships with customers, prime contractors, subcontractors, and trade personnel.
Attend job progress meetings as needed and provide instructions to and coordinate with installers and subcontractors.
Maintain or acquire a basic understanding of company control products and user interfaces through self-directed training as needed.
Practice safe work habits, participate in office and project safety programs, complete OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 training, and follow company and site-specific safety requirements.
Take responsibility for assigned formal training and ongoing development activities, including continued development of processes, product knowledge, and systems knowledge.
Maintain regular and routine attendance.