Field Project Engineer - Mechanical / Electrical

$95,000 - $130,000/Yr

American Bridge - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

Construction of Buildings

About the position

The Field Project Engineer Mechanical / Electrical will begin their assignment on the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge (Triboro Bridge) Project in New York City, NY and is responsible for supporting the execution and the achievement of the project's technical scope, schedule, and financial requirements and metrics. Will support the Project Manager with the daily technical activities required to plan and successfully execute the construction project requirements, specifically the mechanical and electrical scopes of work, including managing multiple subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Managing job controls to ensure compliance with technical requirements, contract, budget, schedule, and BIM coordination.
• Providing technical support in construction planning, quality control, interpretation of design, application of construction methods, resolution and documentation of design conflicts, and constructability reviews to ensure successful project completion.
• Preparing daily logs, project technical design submittals, necessary reports, and documenting inspection and testing results.
• Monitoring daily progress of craft and trade subcontractors to ensure compliance with technical and contract requirements.
• Responding to subcontractor RFI's by reviewing and understanding the technical requirements and coordinating with the engineer of record as necessary.
• Reviewing construction subcontractor's implementation plans, including a project management plan, procurement plan, safety plan, quality plan, and general means and methods to identify any risks in the plans.
• Assisting the Project Manager with the planning of the assigned projects, including establishing the baseline cost, baseline schedule, and cash flow.
• Assisting the Project Manager with subcontracting strategy, subcontractor development, estimating, buyout, and change management actions.
• Provide technical interpretation of design documents in support of construction managers, superintendents, and contractors and provides specific expertise for problem solving activities.
• Establish and maintain effective communication between the company and the design engineer to ensure the timely flow of design documents and information.
• Leading the commissioning, closeout, and turnover process for all mechanical and electrical components.

Requirements

• 2-7 years of experience as a construction professional
• BS in Construction Management, Engineering, or similar degree or relevant field experience with mechanical or electrical concentration
• Experience managing subcontractors, specifically mechanical and electrical
• Strong communication skills, and the ability to work well with clients and subcontractors
• Technical and application knowledge of the built environment infrastructure, including buildings and infrastructure
• Understanding of project estimating and scheduling techniques
• Must be self-directed and capable of handling multiple tasks with minimal supervision
• Able to work effectively in stressful, time-sensitive environments
• Strong computer skills (MS Office, Bluebeam, AutoCAD)
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of a construction job site safely

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with movable bridge or rail/transit work preferred

Benefits

• Salary Range 95k - 130k