Project Engineer, Mission Critical

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General

Job Description:

The Project Engineer, Mission Critical, is expected to assist and collaborate with Project Management, often at remote locations with a heavy emphasis on client product speed-to-market. The Project Engineer, Mission Critical, is expected to be generally flexible with regard to work location. The Project Engineer, Mission Critical, will use judgment and discretion in representing the company. They are expected to show a high level of commitment and involvement with their work and the company’s business.

The Project Engineer, Mission Critical will allow the opportunity to further hone your expertise in estimating, scheduling, design and project execution within our dynamic design‑built construction process, leveraging the latest technologies and BIM methodologies.

Assist the Project Manager with the following:

• Writing of proposals, letters, memos, subcontracts, change orders, and other documents related to project execution.
• Manage and/or significantly contribute to the development, maintenance, and submission of critical project documents including: RFIs, Submittals, Procurement Logs, Shop Drawings, etc. under the Project Manager’s direction.
• Coordination of and participation in regular meetings both internal and external (i.e. project kickoff meetings, BIM meetings, schedule meetings, etc.).
• Estimating tasks such as performing takeoffs, soliciting quotes from vendors and subcontractors, compiling complete bid estimates, and developing change order packages.
• Management of job progress and quality onsite as required, including leveraging your design and construction expertise in a hands‑on capacity to solve emergent operational and installation challenges.
• Provide interpretation of technical plans and specifications.
• Purchasing processes including vendor and subcontractor buyout, procurement tracking, and delivery of purchased items.
• Project financial management responsibilities such as installation tracking, labor forecasting, invoice review, billing development, etc.
• Job closeout efforts such as submission of O&Ms, Commissioning, As‑Builts, Warranty processing, etc.
• Collaborate with the Project Management team to keep them informed on all issues affecting project timeline and budget. Escalate potential problems to the Project Manager to help drive solutions to complete resolution.
• Utilize ACCO standard Engineering technologies, provide technical support for the construction effort including participating in the planning and design, interpretation of the design, value engineering and alternate solution reviews, etc.
• Develop and maintain viable relationships with our partners outside of ACCO including customers, prime contractors, trade partners, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Foster a strong relationship with ACCO’s internal departments (i.e. Construction, Fabrication Shops, Engineering, Accounting, Purchasing, Legal, etc.)
• Other tasks and duties as assigned by supervisor and/or upper management.

Position Requirements:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management or related field (preferred).
• Experience and Career Progression:
  Progression from Project Engineer I to Project Engineer II, III, or a Senior role is based on performance, experience, and demonstrated leadership potential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Experience preferred in Business Systems Software (JDE, IFS, Bid Tracer, Fast Est, Bluebeam, Box, Smartsheet, etc.)
• Proactivity/Initiative: Recognizes and anticipates what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one’s level/position and with minimal supervision.
• Perseverance: Shows the wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.
• Insight: The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities.
• Engagement: Shows a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people.
• Teamwork: The ability to effectively…