Project Engineer - Systems & Equipment Innovations (SEI)

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.

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

• General knowledge of the construction industry.
• Ability to lift objects of at least 50 lbs.
• 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.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related degree preferred.
• Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction principles, practices, and technology.
• 0 to 5 years of experience managing construction projects, ideally design-build.
• Previous experience on a successful project management team.
• Ability to walk a job site, climb ladders, and scale multi-floor scaffolding.

• 2024 Best Places to Work – Crain’s Chicago Business, 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.