Project Engineer

Murray Company Mechanical Contractors • Cypress, CA

2d • $77,000 - $87,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineer (PE) is an entry point into construction project management at Murray Company and plays a critical role in project success. Working alongside project managers and field leaders in the commercial division, the role supports plumbing and mechanical projects. The Project Engineer provides business and administrative support for planning and coordinating assigned project activities to help ensure project goals and objectives are completed within the prescribed timeframe and funding parameters.

The position is based in Cypress, California, with anticipated travel to designated project sites in and around the greater metropolitan area. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing, permanent basis without current or future visa sponsorship; Murray Company is not sponsoring employment-based visas at this time.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, mechanical engineering, or a similar area of study, and/or previous field and craft experience.
• At least 1 year of prior experience within the construction industry.
• Proficiency in Excel and general computer literacy.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing, permanent basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.
• Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including sitting for prolonged periods, lifting up to 15 pounds, accessing ladders and specified work areas, communicating in noisy environments, recognizing alarms and instructions, wearing PPE, and manipulating small objects.

Nice To Haves

• High interest in mechanical contracting, particularly plumbing and mechanical projects.
• Exposure to construction-based software such as Bluebeam.
• Experience with Revit, Navisworks, Autodesk Build, and/or Procore.
• Previous field and craft experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager with planning work schedules, determining manpower levels, and arranging project personnel assignments.
• Coordinate project personnel activities to help ensure projects progress on schedule and within the prescribed budget.
• Advise the Project Manager of potential problems, work interferences, and schedule difficulties, and assist with resolving or circumventing them as needed.
• Compose and/or edit letters, memos, reports, and procedures.
• Oversee and/or process day-to-day administrative items with supervisor authorization.
• Prepare requested special reports, studies, and statistical analyses, including research, development, or interpretation of data, generally with little instruction or supervision.

Benefits

• Annual Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) contribution.
• Discretionary cash bonus program.
• 401(k) with matching.
• 100% company-paid medical coverage for the employee, with up to two-thirds coverage for family.
• Company-provided life insurance.
• Optional vision insurance.
• Optional dental insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level