Project Engineer - Logistics

Mckenney's • Atlanta, GA

88d

About The Position

As a Project Engineer - Logistics, you will be placed into a 12-month rotational program where you will support various departments involved in the life cycle of a construction project. During these rotations, you will participate in McKenney's preconstruction, design, virtual construction, fabrication, project management, and installation phases of a project, as well as the technology processes involved. Throughout this program, you will not only gain hands-on project experience but also learn how each of these groups interacts with the Logistics & Manufacturing Department. By the conclusion of the rotations, Project Engineers - Supply Chain will have gained exposure to our business, developed strong leadership skills, established impactful relationships, and expanded their knowledge and understanding of the construction industry.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred in Supply Chain Operations, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Demonstrated successful experience in the construction industry.
• Experience with Smartsheet and/or Tableau.
• Strong Business Acumen (entrepreneurship counts).
• Leadership exposure (conferences, training, etc.).
• Must have PC experience in Windows environments, working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, Web-enabled applications, and database software.
• Strong leadership skills, self-motivation, and the ability to respond quickly to changing customer demands.
• Productive time management to maximize efficiency and meet challenging work goals.
• Ability to succeed both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and prioritization of the company's needs to maximize profitability.
• Effective communication across a diverse group of people (PMs, drafting, field staff, fabrication shops, etc.).
• Solid reasoning, math, science, and technical skills.
• Readiness to take on additional responsibilities as needed and independently manage priorities.
• Exceptional work ethic and project ownership.
• Integrity to uphold company values and demand the highest standards of conduct from self and others.
• Persistence to attain results under adverse circumstances and conflict.

Responsibilities

• Detail mechanical systems (ductwork, mechanical piping, and plumbing).
• Coordinate McKenney's work with customers and other trades through the BIM process.
• Estimate projects.
• Interact with our suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Work in the field as part of an installation crew.
• Develop and implement technology tools for the business.
• Assist in managing a construction project, including budgeting, scheduling, managing labor and material onsite, and building relationships with customers.
• Develop strong relationships with project managers, foremen, virtual construction team members, field operations, engineers, suppliers, and other trade sub-contractors through consistent interaction and communication.
• Assist internal customers in troubleshooting technology errors and gathering missing information for their projects.
• Assist in additional projects identified by the Logistics Manager, Distribution Manager, Material Handling Manager, and Vice President of Logistics and Manufacturing.
• Identify process improvement opportunities, assemble teams, and develop new processes within the Logistics division.
• Analyze internal and external performance data to identify gaps in training or communication as they relate to the Tool Room, Warehouse, and Trucking groups.
• Create and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and process maps for logistics department processes as required.
• Own periodic 'High Impact Reporting' efforts and assist in gathering subsequent feedback and delivering resulting training.
• Support Logistics software/technology development and assist in long-term prioritization of Logistics technology projects through the Logistics Technology Roadmap.
• Collect feedback from project teams on logistics performance through site visits and project meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree