Project Engineer - Industrial Construction

Atlantic Constructors•Richmond, VA

About The Position

Atlantic Constructors is hiring an Industrial Project Engineer to support field operations on industrial construction projects. Reporting directly to the Director of Industrial Services, the role helps ensure field teams have the materials, equipment, and information needed to complete project work. As an extension of the Project Manager, the engineer works to understand and achieve customer goals while protecting and promoting the interests of ACI and its subcontractors and suppliers in project-related matters. The position collaborates with project management, field personnel, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers from project planning through closeout.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and 1 to 3 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; construction experience is preferred.
Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Project, Excel, and Outlook, and PDF editing software such as Bluebeam or Adobe.
Ability to learn company-specific software as needed, such as Procore and Viewpoint.
Proven track record working with people, teams, and projects.
Ability to multitask, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, demonstrate attention to detail, and use sound problem-solving skills.
Must adhere to company policies and procedures.
Must be available to work assigned schedules.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with 3D modeling software such as Revit, AutoCAD, Inventor, or Navisworks.
Prior military experience.
Experience in industrial-scale mechanical construction projects as an Industrial Project Engineer.

Responsibilities

Assist project management with submitting and reviewing permits, proposals, contracts, schedules, and change orders.
Review specifications and drawings to prepare subcontractor scopes of work and project tracking materials.
Understand contract documents and help identify scope gaps.
Prepare and distribute project RFIs and submittals, and maintain related logs.
Review vendor and supplier submittals for conformance to contract documents and track the submittal process.
Manage project-specific material and equipment purchases, including sourcing, vendor relations, ordering, delivery tracking, and invoice processing.
Assist the Project Manager and procurement team with the buyout process.
Create and maintain internal project schedules and tracking reports.
Support field operations with schedule expediting, field paperwork, and materials expediting.
Assist the project superintendent with site safety enforcement and notify management of issues affecting safety, quality, budget, or work progress.
Support operations and the Project Manager in client communications about project schedules and milestones.
Attend and schedule project meetings with ACI's project team, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers.
Prepare and distribute subcontractor and client meeting minutes.
Coordinate and attend punch-list walkthroughs as needed, compile punch lists, and forward them to the Project Manager and Superintendent.
Compile and provide client closeout documentation, including as-built drawings, O&M materials, and warranties.
Build positive working relationships and communications with team members, management, vendors, suppliers, and clients.
Keep up to date on industry technology, trends, and developments.
Perform other duties as assigned.