Project Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 10 rankings in ENR. With over 60 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double‑digit year‑over‑year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

We are currently looking for a Project Engineer to work within our Education project sector. This role supports the project management team within a large public university and will support FF&E activities and move management activities, such as project scope creation, bidding, analysis of bids, budget tracking, move coordination and scheduling, on‑site move oversight, and punch‑list activities to ensure complete functional occupancy of new and renovated buildings.

• Support the FF&E selection, procurement coordination and purchasing for all such areas as identified by the university to provide the on‑site FF&E and move‑in/relocations management services. Responsibilities include strategic oversight of all FF&E procurement, FF&E Installation, Pre‑move, Move, and Post‑move/Close‑out phase activities for specified assigned projects. Services shall be provided at the direction of the College Project Director (CPD) and the Manager of Relocation Project Management team.
• Assist with the procurement and purchasing of FF&E using best‑value and/or low bid public contracting.
• Support budget and schedule tracking efforts for FF&E and moves, and meet with relevant Project Architects (A/E), and Project Managers to prepare office layouts and work with occupants to plan furniture and equipment relocation of existing to the move location. Work with vendors and/or movers to assist with filling in equipment and furnishings where there are gaps. Coordinate and prepare a list of all new furniture and equipment needed for the project.
• Assist with the timely and successful on‑site FF&E installation, punch‑list sign‑off and transition during swing space, relocation and/or move into new buildings.
• Support the procurement of specialty contractors or Movers for installations, delivery, and/or connections not covered by the FF&E vendors. Create detailed scope of work for Task Orders for Contractors/Movers as necessary.
• Support the Relocation PM in working with the Project Interior Designer and the building user groups to select and prepare a list of all furniture and equipment needed for the project.
• Assist in the on‑site unlocking of all areas requiring access by the movers and others during the Pre‑Move, Move, Installation and Post‑Move/Close‑Out Phases and for the re‑securing all such areas.
• Assist in the on‑site coordination of all furniture and equipment deliveries with Project Managers and Building User Groups if applicable; work closely with Asset Management Team to coordinate all asset tagging and disposition requirements, and Warranty Program Managers and other members of program staff working towards close‑out of projects.
• Maintain all FF&E, move management, moving and storage related documents, including proposals, purchase orders, packing slips, time cards, shipping documents, freight bills, and invoices.

• Experience with contract schedule, owner invoices and the change order process.
• Ability to provide update and status reports for work in progress including cost and schedules.
• Experience with set‑up and document control.
• Ability to read architectural and furniture drawing.
• Knowledge of furniture and equipment specifications and procurement.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD software.
• Understand how your role contributes to the organization’s goals.
• Delivers quality work product by role modeling organizational core values.
• Ability to hold one’s self accountable to individual and team goals.
• Consistently communicates and collaborates with team members and clients.
• Builds relationships with peers, leaders, and clients.
• Proactively participates in self development to continually enhance current skills and builds new…