Project Engineer

University Mechanical & Engineering AZ•Tempe, AZ

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About The Position

University Mechanical & Engineering Contractors (UMEC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of EMCOR Group, is a full-service mechanical contractor serving the western United States. UMEC provides mechanical contracting and energy services, including design-assist, HVAC, plumbing, sheet metal, and process piping construction for commercial, institutional, high-tech, industrial, military, and other facilities. The Project Engineer works with a team of coordinators and engineers to develop AutoCAD drawings in an independent environment. The role defines project scopes, conducts site surveys and engineering calculations, provides technical assistance through construction, and oversees and maintains an effective Quality Control system. The position is located in Tempe, Arizona, and reports to the Project Manager.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
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, general contract and subcontract documents, drawings, and specifications.
Basic understanding of accounting and cost-control procedures.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to lead people and achieve results through others.
Ability to organize multiple projects effectively and plan resources.
Technical skills necessary for project engineering.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to analyze and solve problems.
Demonstrated commitment to company values.
Ability to communicate effectively in English and cooperate and collaborate with customers, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors, suppliers, and other contractor organizations.
Ability to commute to field locations and navigate job sites.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including regularly sitting, seeing, talking, hearing, using hands, walking, reaching, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; may occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Execute mechanical construction project engineering functions accurately and in a timely manner at the project site.
Collaborate with the Project Manager to ensure the complete scope of work is defined.
Perform project estimating, including take-offs and analysis; project scheduling, including manpower scheduling; manage requests for information (RFIs); prepare submittal packages; and manage contractor-provided submittal data.
Manage monthly productivity analysis and initiate correspondence between the office and job site regarding shop deliveries.
Assist with populating data in forms, technical analysis, troubleshooting, and problem-solving for 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.
Conduct site surveys and perform engineering calculations.
Provide technical assistance through the construction phase.