Project Engineer

About the position

MKD Electric offers rewarding careers with excellent benefits, training, and educational opportunities. We have been in operation for over twenty years, focusing on safety, value, and quality while building lasting relationships with national clients in various industries. We are looking for a best-in-class Project Engineer who is passionate about the field and ready to contribute to our fast-paced and agile company.

Responsibilities

• Track quantities of materials and work completed daily/weekly for cost reporting.
• Monitor subcontractor progress and verify installed work against project plans.
• Assist in tracking manpower on-site and report workforce data to the PM.
• Conduct regular site walks to validate production rates and identify potential issues.
• Maintain and update daily reports, including site activities, progress, and weather conditions.
• Collect and organize subcontractor daily reports for review by the PM.
• Track and log RFIs (Requests for Information), ensuring timely responses.
• Assist in maintaining as-built drawings and updating project documentation.
• Support the PM in subcontractor and supplier coordination.
• Communicate quantity tracking updates to the PM and assist in forecasting.
• Participate in site meetings and take meeting minutes as needed.
• Interface with field teams to ensure accurate documentation of work completed.
• Track changes in work scope and assist in change order documentation.
• Support quantity takeoffs for progress billing and pay applications.
• Help maintain project budgets by monitoring material deliveries and usage.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with project safety requirements.
• Help document quality control measures, including inspections and punch list tracking.
• Report field issues and deficiencies to the PM for resolution.
• Help coordinate material deliveries and verify received quantities.
• Support closeout activities, including compiling turnover documentation.
• Assist with miscellaneous administrative tasks as needed by the PM.

Requirements

• Strong multi-tasking skills and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in written form.
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with managers and co-workers.
• Be a team player, problem solver and able to think on your feet.
• Conveys a sense of urgency and projects a positive, proactive desire to support a broad range of initiatives.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office required with an emphasis on MS Excel.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience required.
• Experience reading blueprints/schematics and strong math skills are required.

Nice-to-haves

• AS or BS degree in Construction Management or Industrial Engineering preferred.

Benefits

• On the job training with fully accredited training programs.
• Eligibility to Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and 401K with company match.
• Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization.
• Company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career growth & development.
• Flexible vacation and parental leave.