Project Engineer - Data Center Construction

The Weitz Company•San Antonio, TX

21d

About The Position

The Project Engineer supports data center construction projects by maintaining project documentation, coordinating information requests and submittals, assisting with inspections and compliance, tracking deliveries and subcontractor status, supporting change management and scheduling, and helping complete project closeout. The role involves regular collaboration with the project team and participation in project meetings. The position requires at least two years of project engineering experience, experience working in a fast-paced environment, and an industry-related college degree. Data center experience is strongly preferred. Candidates should have strong leadership, communication, organizational, analytical, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, and be comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite and Apple products. Experience with Procore, JDE, and Asta is preferred; training on company standards will be provided. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Background checks are required if applicable. The company is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug- and alcohol-free workplace.

Requirements

A minimum of two years of project engineering experience.
Experience in a fast-paced environment.
An industry-related college degree.
Excellent leadership skills and a desire to mentor, coach, and develop a team.
Ability to compare and analyze various systems and related cost impacts.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to balance and prioritize projects with impending deadlines.
Detail-oriented and highly organized.
Strong negotiation skills.
Business acumen and relationship-building skills.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Apple products, including iPhone and iPad.
Ability to learn specific software.

Nice To Haves

Data center experience is strongly preferred.
Experience with Procore, JDE, and Asta is preferred.

Responsibilities

Organize, review, update, maintain, and post construction documents and drawings.
Collaborate with the project team to complete requests for information (RFIs).
Review submittals and other project documents for accuracy against plans and specifications.
Assist in preparing inspections, compliance audits, and the non-conformance log.
Monitor material and equipment delivery status.
Maintain and distribute accurate project logs, including buyouts, subcontractor material status reports, submittals, and RFIs.
Understand scopes of work to be included in subcontracts and/or purchase order agreements.
Track subcontractor requests for change, solicit pricing, and draft change orders within delegated authority.
Understand and assist with project schedule management.
Attend regular project meetings and record and distribute meeting minutes.
Obtain closeout information, gather punch list items, prepare as-built drawings, and assist with the warranty process.
Perform other duties as assigned.