Project Engineer - Systems & Equipment Innovations (SEI)

Description

As a Project Engineer with SEI, you will be based on a construction project site. In this role you will use your education and knowledge to support the Project Manager by providing technical support, documenting, and reporting project activities and meetings. The work to be performed may consist of various scopes including structural, mechanical, electrical, and other trades related to building and process systems on highly complex projects nationwide., construction, start up, and testing on highly complex projects nationwide. These responsibilities will cover the full life cycle of the project including planning, construction, start up, testing, commissioning, and turnover. All these functions will have a specific focus relative to self-perform execution of respective scopes of work.

• Input progress/productivity updates in tracking systems and provide data output to the team for use in management of project execution.
• May be involved with the preparation, monitoring, and distribution of RFIs and submittals.
• Accept responsibility for project execution.
• Observe field activities to assist with the schedule.
• Build client and subcontractor relationships.
• Manage drawings, project closeouts, and turnovers.
• Assist in the establishment of project forecasts and budgets.
• Setup Equipment Status Tracking.
• Review PO’s & Negotiate Terms.
• Expedite deliveries to meet schedule.
• Expedite Materials/Equipment.
• Receive, examine, and evaluate contractor quotes for changes.
• Team with Architects, Engineers, and Planners to create and manage a design schedule.
• Assists in the reporting of project status and cost.
• Cost control for equipment, materials, and installation.
• Contract management for installation subcontractors.
• Participate in cost review meetings and regularly update cost tracking systems.
• Assist in the planning process.
• Negotiate project and change costs.
• Assist in managing Design Trades.
• Mentor and develop Interns and new incoming project management staff.
• Assist superintendents with punch list tracking, capturing safety observations, and taking progress photos while walking the job.
• Schedule management/input for process scopes.
• Oversee Accountability for schedule/coordination/document control.
• Responsible for documenting meeting minutes.
• Setup Material Tracking.
• Assist with site logistics preparation and maintenance.
• Facilitate productivity reporting for self-performed trades and owner billings.

Requirements

• Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required.
• Ability to lift objects of at least 50 lbs.
• 0 to 5 years of experience managing construction projects, ideally design-build.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related degree preferred.
• General knowledge of the construction industry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction principles, practices, and technology.
• Previous experience on a successful project management team.
• Ability to walk a job site, climb ladders, and scale multi-floor scaffolding.
• This position is classified as a safety-sensitive role in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check, which includes mandatory drug testing.

Benefits

• 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!
• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance