Project Engineer (Utilities Construction)

Integrated Project Services • Somerset, NJ

85d • $80,000 - $95,000

About The Position

At IPS, we apply our knowledge, skills, and passion to make a difference in the lives of people, solving complex challenges related to life sciences. We are looking for a dedicated Project Engineer to join our talented team at our office located in Somerset, NJ. In this role, you will have a technical background that aids in their development in cost engineering, scheduling, and estimating. You will work closely under the supervision/mentorship of a senior team member.

Requirements

• This is an entry-level position.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, such as engineering, project management, construction management.
• Proficient in MS Office Products.
• Professional credentialing is strongly encouraged (CCT or CCP, CST or CSP, EVP, CMIT or CCM, PMP, EIT).

Responsibilities

• Assists in the transfer of engineering documents between the project management team, the Company engineering contractor, and other project stakeholders.
• Coordinates daily communication between the project management team, project Engineering, Company engineering contractor, and other project stakeholders.
• Ensures the creation and distribution of weekly action item lists to project stakeholders.
• Assists in the creation and management of the Project Scope Document, and participates in the procurement of all stakeholder signatures.
• Supports the preparation of presentation documents for Company Utility Review Board ('URB') and Capital Review Committee ('CRC') meetings.
• Assists in the creation and management of the Project Execution Plan and Risk Register, and participates in the stakeholder approval process.
• Supports the project management team in assessing critical path and near critical path work with alignment and coordination of all on-site resources throughout the construction and commissioning phases of the project.
• Assists in the preparation of cost estimates at the office, study, conceptual, and definitive levels.
• Supports project controls personnel in maintaining the project budget, and assists in ensuring that the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is followed and cash flow objectives are met.
• Assists in the facilitation of design reviews by project engineering, Division, and other stakeholders, and ensures that everything is signed off on by the appropriate parties.
• Supports project engineering in the development of the Material Tracking Log ('MTL'), supports all material procurement activities, and ensures that the MTL is maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
• Supports the Company's IP Construction group by participating in the development of a construction sequencing plan for all work necessary for the project.
• Assists the project management team in assessing schedules and developing plans and strategies for ensuring the optimization of the integrated Project Schedule for all construction and commissioning activities.

Benefits

• Salary offered for this role is between $80,000 and $95,000, dependent on skills, experience, and education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees