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Project Engineer

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What they do

A Building Engineer utilizes a mixture of construction knowledge and engineering principles to aid with building projects. Analyzes reports, helps design structures, and manages contracts and budgets. Also creates construction schedules and keeps construction sites in compliance with applicable laws.

$86,805 / year median in Maryland

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Job Description

Project Engineer DescriptionOur Project Engineer assists their Project Manager on projects and is the liaison between the field and the office. In this role, the PE is responsible for defining the project's objectives by planning, executing and finalizing projects according to the schedule while keeping within the budget.
DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION
Helix Electric was founded in 1985 and is now one of the nation's largest and most successful electrical contracting companies. Our commitment to empowering people and powering projects is realized by our exceptional team of dedicated and highly skilled experts working together and never settling for good enough. We are proud of the team-oriented and employee-empowered business approach that defines our unique character.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES & SCOPE
Close support of senior project management team.

Develop project teams while delivering quality output, meeting customer expectations, managing to scope, delivering on time, and delivering within budget.

Develop and support project management techniques and schedule goals, procurement and contractual requirements, personnel assignments, and capacity planning.

Evaluate and continually improve the systems and processes used by the department to effectively meet customer requirements and profitability goals with an emphasis on strong internal unit tracking methods.

Manage, mentor, and develop colleagues.

Ensure schedule requirements are met. Readily adjust priorities and milestones based upon changing customer needs, resource availability, and job requirements.

Interact with the customer to validate expectations are understood and met before, during, and after project completion.

Provide close support and oversight for third-party construction firms and subcontractors.

Manage project review process with particular emphasis on financial forecasting.

Ensure high-quality engineering, studies, and Helix project delivery.

Proactively and systematically communicate challenges, risks, and successes.

Oversee monthly invoicing process per project terms and negotiate appropriate change orders.

Coordination with Site Superintendent(s) to understand and assess installation methods, labor needs, and manpower forecasts.

Close support and oversight on adnce to the Quality Control process.

Close support to ensure that all downstream team members are meeting deadlines on assigned tasks.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum 3 years of project engineer experience in heavy commercial/private electrical construction.

Understand engineering in electric power.

Field experience coordinating with construction management.

Extensive knowledge of project scheduling, bids, take-offs, change orders and ...For full information see follow application link. Helix Electric is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity in our workforce. It is our policy to attract and retain the best-qualified people available, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or status as a Special Disabled Veteran, Vietnam Era Veteran or other qualifying veteran. Diverse employees/candidates are encouraged to respond. Helix Electric is committed to developing and maintaining a workplace which reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. EEO Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled/VEVRAA Federal Contractor.