Project Engineer

University Mechanical & Engineering AZ•Tempe, AZ

16d•Onsite

About The Position

University Mechanical & Engineering Contractors (UMEC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of EMCOR Group, is seeking a Project Engineer in Tempe, Arizona. UMEC is a full-service mechanical contractor serving the western United States, providing mechanical contracting and energy services, including design-assist, HVAC, plumbing, sheet metal, and process piping construction. The Project Engineer works with a team of coordinators and engineers to develop AutoCAD drawings and perform project engineering in an independent work environment. The role defines project scopes, conducts site surveys and engineering calculations, provides technical assistance during construction, and oversees and maintains an effective quality control system. The position reports to the Project Manager. The employee will work at a computer and travel to field locations as needed. Field visits may involve outdoor and construction-site conditions, including weather exposure, dust, fumes, chemicals, mechanical and electrical equipment, heights, and moderate-to-loud noise.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering, or at least 2–3 years of work-related experience in the mechanical industry.
Knowledge of the construction industry and contract documentation.
Working knowledge of federal, state, and city regulations and guidelines.
Experience performing construction and engineering calculations.
Knowledge of estimating, construction costs, scheduling, purchasing, engineering principles and techniques, and general contract and subcontract documents, drawings, and specifications.
Basic understanding of accounting and cost control procedures.
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate in English and collaborate with customers, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors, suppliers, and other contractors.
Ability to lead people and achieve results through others.
Ability to organize multiple projects and plan resources effectively.
Technical skills necessary for project engineering.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and analyze and solve problems.
Commitment to company values.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including regularly sitting, seeing, talking, hearing, using hands, walking, reaching, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds; commuting to and navigating job sites.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of estimating software.
Working knowledge of construction scheduling software such as Primavera.

Responsibilities

Perform mechanical construction project engineering functions accurately and in a timely manner at the project site.
Collaborate with the Project Manager to define the complete scope of work.
Perform project estimating, including take-offs and analysis.
Schedule project manpower.
Manage requests for information (RFIs).
Prepare submittal packages and manage the flow of contractor-provided submittal data.
Manage monthly productivity analysis and initiate correspondence between the office and job site regarding shop deliveries.
Assist with data population of forms, technical analysis, troubleshooting, and problem-solving involving HVAC air equipment, HVAC and process piping, equipment systems, and HVAC and plumbing equipment.
Maintain regular communication and collaboration with Project Managers.
Comply with company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs.
Oversee and maintain an effective quality control system.