CBRE Group, Inc

Project Engineer - Mobile Travel Team

CBRE Group, Inc$80K — $110K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, business management, electrical engineering, construction management, or a similar field.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in construction management, data centers, or structured cabling environments.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office and specialized software for project management and collaboration.
  • Demonstrated ability to define project scopes, develop tasks, and manage projects to completion.
  • Strong interpretation skills for blueprints and project documentation, including specifications and quality requirements.
  • Knowledge of legal issues and safety standards, along with inventory control and process improvement expertise.
  • OSHA 30 certification.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical expertise during pre-construction phases.
  • Participate in constructability reviews and assess pre-construction feasibility.
  • Maintain project logs and ensure timely project execution and problem resolution.
  • Develop and manage project schedules in collaboration with project managers.
  • Oversee compliance with safety and quality standards during construction.
  • Facilitate communication between field technicians and site management teams.
  • Contribute to project closure through as-builts and lessons learned documentation.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with a global leader in commercial real estate services.
  • Supportive and collaborative work culture based on shared values.
  • Possibility of relocation assistance and sign-on bonuses for qualified candidates.
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion within the workplace.
  • Extensive professional development opportunities to chart your own course.
Full Job Description
JOB TITLE: PROJECT ENGINEER

About the Job:

The Project Engineer (PE) is a key member of the site operations team. The PE has a leadership and planning role working with the Project Manager to assess and direct the feasibility of the schedule and production. They review the technical plans of the project, maintain comprehensive data for all aspects of the project, examine trends and help determine how to manage change and growth. They make budget recommendations, estimate time requirements, and determine the resources necessary for meeting all project goals.

Project engineers are a liaison between the field technicians and the site management teams. Their responsibilities include but are not limited to scheduling, QA/QC, and safety. The PE communicates all aspects of the project to the extended teams ensuring a thorough understanding of the overall project and plan of attack. They manage adherence to the site standards, procedures, and practices, and facilitate record-keeping of pertinent site records. They carry out the inspection of the construction site, review site practices, monitor the workflow and recommend/implement plans for improvement.

What you will do:

Pre-Construction
  • Provide technical expertise throughout the pre-construction process.
  • Participate in the constructability review and assess the feasibility of the pre-Construction schedule.
  • Will be involved in proposals and estimates during the project pursuit process.

Project Planning and Execution
  • Responsible for keeping all projects on schedule and on budget and meeting required deadlines.
  • Supervising and supporting the project manager in keeping all project logs current.
  • If challenges arise on the site, the project engineer must work with the client to resolve them.
  • Will ensure that submittals are obtained, reviewed, and approved, and that materials and equipment are released for fabrication in time for delivery as required at jobsite.
  • Develop detailed project schedule in cooperation with the project manager and superintendent.
  • Assist in management of project permit process.
  • Drives innovation and efficiency with new technologies, techniques, and pre-fabrication.
  • Review design specifications, scope of work and drawing packages for constructability.
  • Assist with the modification/development of the construction and resource schedules.
  • Update the construction schedule on a regular basis.
  • Advise the project team of potential issues or deficiencies.
  • Develop project and budget estimates.
  • Ensure full visibility and understanding of the construction approach and relevant site standards to the extended team.
  • Participate in periodic quality/safety checks to ensure compliance to site standards.
  • Analyze daily progress for compliance to expected schedule.
  • Prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor daily/weekly updates.
  • Oversee Test result submittals and documentation submittals.
  • Work with extended teams such as Safety, QA/QC to conduct site specific training.
  • Review drawings and physically measure rooms to ensure they are true to specs for generating complete as-builds.
  • Periodic change of duties upon request.
  • Assist site management team with Change Orders, RFI's, Submittal packages, and possible design changes.

Post Construction
  • Assist site management team with as-builts and other related close-out documents e.g., certified test results, and as-builts.
  • Contribute and participate in project lessons learned.

Client Engagement
  • Understand and communicate to all field personnel the goals regarding construction.
  • Maintain positive relationships with the client throughout the project(s)

What you will need:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, business management, electrical engineering, construction management or similar experience
  • 5+ years of direct work experience in any of these areas: construction management, data centers, or structured cabling environment
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office.
  • Must have demonstrated verifiable ability to define a project, create a project scope of work, develop detailed associated tasks, and manage these to final completion and customer turnover.
  • Must have proven high skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting, and quality requirements.
  • Ability to use specialized software for collaboration and time management, including spreadsheets, Bluebeam etc.
  • Thorough knowledge of legal issues and safety standards is essential.
  • Experience with inventory control and process improvement
  • Strong time management and analytical skills
  • Proficiency in using MS Office Suite and Windows based computer applications with intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
  • Ability to multitask and lead initiatives.
  • OSHA 30

Applicant AI Use Disclosure:

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

Relocation assistance and sign-on bonuses may be available on select positions only, for qualified candidates based on role requirements and experience.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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