Project Engineer - Commercial Operations

$95,680 - $120,640/Yr

J.H Kelly - Vancouver, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Vancouver, WA

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

The Project Engineer at JH Kelly plays a crucial role in the Commercial Mechanical Operations Team, focusing on HVAC and plumbing systems. This position serves as a stepping stone towards becoming a Project Manager, involving responsibilities across the project lifecycle, including cost management, scheduling, and communication with various stakeholders. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and proactive problem-solving in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Learn, follow, and promote company safety and quality protocols.
• Write and manage RFIs and change orders.
• Prepare submittals and maintain submittal log.
• Assist in the preparation of project schedules.
• Assist with estimating takeoffs and the purchase of materials and equipment.
• Maintain as-built documents.
• Budget set-up.
• Interface and coordinate with designers and provide constructability advice regarding design.
• Work with construction and design professionals in the main office and the job site.
• Assist project managers with the coordination, review, and approval of project shop drawings and submittals in conjunction with project specifications.
• Maintain current and accurate quantity tracking data.
• Cost Control reporting and forecasting.
• Take off quantities and prepare pricing for changes when so directed.
• Thoroughly review all drawings, submittals, samples, and shop drawings to ensure the end product will be in accordance with the contract.
• Plan and coordinate work appropriately to facilitate the work permit process.
• Review construction procedures and provide technical support for work.
• Ensure construction work completed in-house and by sub-contractors complies with the contract.
• Be directly involved with construction procedures and represent JH Kelly at various meetings.
• Perform field engineering for construction convenience items including calculation and design drafting when required.
• Keep management informed of project status and scheduling.
• Maintain proactive and positive relationships within the crafts including shop and field craft personnel.
• Maintain proactive and positive relationships with customer representatives, vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, or Construction Management.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Field Engineering or Field Construction Management or related field.
• Project Engineering experience in Commercial Construction.
• Familiarity with Mechanical operations and or other applicable mechanical construction experience.
• Understanding of Mechanical Engineering principles.
• Proficient in reading P&IDs and Piping Isometrics.
• Fully proficient in Microsoft Office and Bluebeam, with intermediate skills in Excel.
• Scheduling experience and/or education.
• Familiarity with Critical Path Method (CPM) Scheduling, using MS Project or comparable applications.
• A solid working knowledge of Project Management, Construction Management, Construction Contracts, Quality Assurance/Quality Control, and Safety.

Nice-to-haves

• Job turnover experience.

Benefits

• Annual Performance Bonuses.
• Profit Sharing.
• Comprehensive Medical/Vision/Rx - Dental/Ortho coverage (JH Kelly pays 87.5% of total premiums).
• Paid Vacation (PTO model) and Holidays.
• 401K with a 50% company match of the first 6% employee contribution.
• Life Insurance, AD & D, STD & LTD - paid 100% by JH Kelly.