Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Engineer

McKenney's Inc. is seeking a BIM Project Engineer to join our team in Atlanta, Georgia. This exciting role of Project Engineer is a 9-12-month entry-level position designed to expose the employee to McKenney’s processes, capabilities, and scope of work before moving into an Assistant Project Manager, BIM Project Manager, Engineer, or Sales Engineer.POSITION SUMMARYAs a BIM Project Engineer, you will work in a team environment where you will participate and learn McKenney’s preconstruction processes, design and virtual construction, fabrication workflows, field installation of mechanical systems, and start-up and commissioning of those systems. Learning objectives in this role include, but are not limited to, the detailing of mechanical systems (ductwork, mechanical piping, and plumbing), coordinating McKenney’s work with customers and other trades through the BIM process, estimating projects, interacting with our suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors, and working in the field as part of an installation crew. In addition to this training, we expect the Project Engineer to develop good relationships through regular interactions with project managers, field and shop foremen, virtual construction team members, field operations, engineers, suppliers, and other trade sub-contractors.BASIC QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in BIM Management, Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction ManagementWill accept an equivalent business management degree with a focus in construction or engineering and 1-2 years of project management experience overseeing technicians working with mechanical systemsIf no degree, a minimum of 5+ years of internal experience working with plumbing, piping, or HVAC systems in the office or the fieldMust have PC experience in Windows environments, working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, Web-enabled applications, and database softwarePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSDemonstrated successful experience in the construction industryTwo years of experience managing mechanical workStrong Business Acumen (entrepreneurship counts)Knowledge of Account Management (managing multiple customers)Leadership exposure (conferences, training, etc.)Experience with Autodesk Fabrication, Revit, and NavisworksKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIESStrong leadership skills, self-motivated, team-oriented, and able to respond quickly to changing customer demandsAbility to use time productively, maximize efficiency, and meet challenging work goals. Must be a self-starter with the ability to work well independently and as part of a teamMaintain strong attention to detail and the ability to successfully prioritize company drafting needs to maximize company profitabilityTeam-oriented and able to respond quickly to changing customer demandsAbility to effectively communicate across a diverse group of people (PMs, drafting, field staff, fabrication shops, etc.)Solid reasoning, math, science, and technical skillsAbility to use time productively, maximize efficiency, and meet challenging work goalsAbility to take on additional responsibilities as needed, as well as determine and manage priorities with minimal guidanceMust possess and maintain an exceptional work ethic and high level of project ownership, as well as uphold company values and demand the highest standard of conduct from self and othersMust be persistent and able to attain results under adverse circumstances and conflictWORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORTWork will be performed in both a normal office environment and on active construction project sitesLimited exposure to physical risksLimited physical effort will be required