Project Engineer

Harder Mechanical Contractors

$85K — $110K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-10 years of construction management experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Business Management, Mechanical, Industrial, Civil Engineering or equivalent
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office & Bluebeam, with Excel at intermediate level
  • Knowledge of mechanical systems and ability to read mechanical/plumbing drawings
  • Strong communication skills across diverse stakeholders
  • High self-motivation and initiative
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Interest in LEAN construction principles

Responsibilities

  • Review construction drawings and determine project scope and quantities
  • Resolve engineering issues through collaboration with design teams and stakeholders
  • Monitor field construction for adherence to plans and specifications
  • Engage in planning the work sequence
  • Prepare and oversee work packages, including cost and labor estimates
  • Track and report on construction progress weekly
  • Maintain organized project records within a document control system
  • Mentor new engineers and assist in their training and development
  • Provide support to project managers with additional tasks
  • Estimate and plan for upcoming work

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits with 100% of premiums covered
  • Generous retirement plan with 10% contribution from the company and a matching program
  • Profit sharing opportunities
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Access to Harder University for training and development
  • Supportive team environment fostering individual growth
Full Job Description
As a Project Engineer, you will be working in one of these market sectors: Commercial Buildings (healthcare, higher education, mission critical, and retail), Advanced Technology (semiconductor manufacturing, renewable energy), or Industrial (pulp and paper manufacturing).

Successful projects do not complete themselves. Our team of curious and passionate people build on Harder's reputation every day through their actions. We offer professional development opportunities, industry-leading benefits, and the chance to work on projects that will change the built environment forever. Find out more at www.harder.com.

We have immediate openings for talented Project Engineers with experience managing construction projects ranging from $250,000 - $15 million or more.

What you'll be doing:

You will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and executing a specific scope of the project you are assigned to at Harder. You will coordinate with field labor to ensure the work is completed safely, on schedule, and up to Harder Mechanical's quality standards. This is an entry level role that serves as the entry point for a project management career at Harder.

Project Engineers at Harder perform the following daily tasks:
  • Review construction drawings and compile project scope and quantities
  • Resolve engineering issues and constraints through communication with design engineers, owner representatives, and fellow team members
  • Monitor field construction and ensure compliance with construction plans and specifications
  • Engage in work sequence planning
  • Prepare and monitor work packages, including labor and cost estimates
  • Track construction progress and update status weekly
  • Organize project records in an effective document control system
  • Mentor new engineers in their roles, taking responsibility for their training and development
  • Assist the project manager in additional duties as required
  • Estimate future work

What you will need to be successful in this role:
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office & Bluebeam - intermediate skills in Excel
  • Knowledge of mechanical systems, and experience reading mechanical and plumbing drawings
  • Ability to communicate with a broad spectrum of people including suppliers, field crews, designers, and owners
  • Self-starter, motivated and takes initiative
  • Organized and productive
  • Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks on an ongoing basis
  • Relentless commitment to teamwork and client satisfaction
  • Interest in LEAN construction principles
  • Ability to travel to other regions to gain exposure to additional markets and industries
  • Must have valid driver license
  • Mechanical aptitude

Education/Experience:
  • 3-10 years of construction management experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Business Management, Mechanical, Industrial, Civil Engineering and/or equivalent experience or education

Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits - 100% of employee premiums are paid by the company
  • Generous retirement package includes: 10% retirement contribution made by the company and a company match up to 2% of your annual salary
  • Profit sharing
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Harder University training and development, as well as other paid professional development opportunities
  • Team environment that promotes individual growth

HMC reserves the right to perform a drug screening and background check, as may be required, and this offer may be contingent on passing a drug screening and background check

This position is salaried, compensation is $85,000-$110,000

No recruiters. No phone calls, please.

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