Project Engineer

Summary:

A Project Engineer is a technical specialist with more than 10 years' experience who manages projects under various company objectives. Project Engineers may act as representatives of Owners due to their diverse backgrounds and knowledge. Capable of independently managing and controlling both internal and external teams from development/scoping phase, bidding, contracting, to full project execution. Possesses project management skill sets and a good working knowledge of project activities.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Manages multiple projects involving a range of technical complexity and scope. May also manage various subcontractors or supervise other project managers by acting as an Owner’s Representative. Works with procurement, construction, engineers, and agencies to provide project oversight and quality control and communicate performance and expectations. Manages change and RFI processes. Recognizes the importance and yet seeks to preserve the interrelationships of quality, resources, schedules, scope, risk, and project management.

• Assists and provides data/information to the team to make timely, informed, factual decisions. Conducts efficient group meetings to meet certain objectives and maintain schedule. Possesses a good to excellent understanding of related field operations, construction practices, permitting and safety issues. Works closely with clients (internal and external) and contractors to determine the requirements for each deliverable.

• Possesses a good technical understanding of electrical, controls, structural, civil, process, and mechanical engineering and design. Capable of reviewing and approving drawings and technical documents.

• Leads engineering projects by organizing and controlling project elements.

• Develops project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans and conferring with management.

• Assists and provides data/information to the team to make timely, informed, factual decisions. Conducts efficient group meetings to meet certain objectives and maintain schedule. Possesses a good to excellent understanding of related field operations, construction practices, permitting and safety issues. Works closely with clients (internal and external) and contractors to determine the requirements for each deliverable.

• Possesses a good technical understanding of electrical, controls, structural, civil, process, and mechanical engineering and design. Capable of reviewing and approving drawings and technical documents.

• Leads engineering projects by organizing and controlling project elements.

• Develops project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans and conferring with management.

• Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements, assigning personnel to phases and elements, and reviewing bids from contractors.

• Determines project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards.

• Completes technical studies and prepares cost estimates.

• Determines project schedule by studying project plan and specifications, calculating time requirements, and sequencing project elements.

• Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems.

• Controls project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and plan, scheduling changes, and recommending actions.

• Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends; recommending actions.

• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with federal and state regulations.

• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Critical Skill Sets:

• Planning/Organization: Possesses strong organizational skills to effectively manage complex technical projects. Effectively works with multiple companies to direct and delegate work effort with clear expectations.

Meeting Company Objectives:

• Assists in promoting company from a strategic standpoint. Seeks relationships to improve communications with clients and contractors/suppliers.

Communication Skills:

• Able to share information and provide the communication needs of the stakeholders. Can express ideas, both orally and in a written format, in a matter that is factual and succinct.

Teamwork:

• Able to maintain and build relationships of highly motivated people to achieve goals in a climate of cohesiveness, cooperation, and enthusiasm. Solves problems jointly. Demonstrates open-mindedness and is effective as both a leader and a follower. Addresses issues promptly without isolating people.

Adaptable/Flexible:

• Can effectively shift workload, priorities, and resources with changing scope and deadlines and still maintain overall work quality.

Technical Competence:

• Strong technical knowledge in a broad range of engineering disciplines. Astute problem solver. Can dissect a complex technical issue and simplify into smaller, workable efforts.

Project Management:

• Takes strong leadership in the beginning and willingness to delegate responsibility and authority to others as projects progress. Can differentiate between important and un-important issues. Understands major technical issues and can resolve with potential and creative solutions.

Customer Focus:

• Knows and understands customer needs, incorporates expectations into objectives, seeks customer feedback, displays a sense of urgency, and works cross functionally to serve customers.

Process Improvements:

Works to develop project implementation improvements through suggestions, team brainstorming and other industry practices. Adds value, eliminates waste and reduces cycle time. Documents proven improvements for utilization on other projects.

Safety Awareness:

• Practices and designs safe work activities. Familiar with applicable industry safety designs and regulations.

Software Knowledge:

• Proficient with MS Office Suite of tools, exposure to schedule software such as MS Projects and/or Primavera (P6)