Construction Project Engineer

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. The Construction Project Engineer is a pivotal position within SPX Cooling. The position plays a key role in coordinating project creation, scheduling, and budgeting to ensure the successful execution of construction projects. This will require expertise in project management software and a solid understanding of construction drawings and specifications to ensure accurate implementation.

The incumbent will assist project managers with execution plans, monitoring progress and providing stakeholder updates, managing material demands and costs, and supporting project closeout activities.

The successful incumbent effectively manages a challenging workload and as needed, delegates tasks to others in supporting roles. Success in this role demands outstanding organizational, project planning, project management, and communication skills.

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:

• Project Coordination and Execution
• Create projects and enter orders in SAP while assisting Project Managers in developing execution plans and generating presentations.
• Schedule projects using Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 and ensure construction activities align with drawings and specifications.
• Generate, review, and distribute submittals while providing regular progress updates, including client-specific reports, S-curve analysis, and daily onsite updates.
• Budgeting, Cost Management, and Materials
• Review estimates to develop accurate budgets, assist in departmental budgeting, and track daily project costs.
• Manage change orders, material demands, deliveries, and missing materials while preparing subcontractor scopes of work.
• Analyse job site productivity, identify risks and opportunities, and support supplemental work order tracking.
• Onsite Support and Project
• Provide secondary project management support, with 50%+ travel for major outages.
• Oversee project closeout, including collection and distribution of O&M manuals.

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

• 1-3 years of construction management experience, or related role

• Experience with HVAC, industrial processes, or power plants, as well as engineering documents, preferred
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
• Proficiency in in Primavera or Microsoft Project scheduling software
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively
• Ability to read and interpret blueprint and construction drawings
• Knowledge of building codes, regulations, and industry standards
• Experience in project coordination and contract administration
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field
• Onsite office environment, Monday – Friday;
  Hybrid work schedule available after satisfactory completion of probationary period.
• The position may require working occasionally outside normal work hours.
• Occasional outside environment; exposure to excessive noise, heat, or bad weather.
• Keyboarding/typing.
• Occasional lifting up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or a paper copy.
• Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.