Construction Project Engineer

How You Will Make An Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. The Construction Project Engineer is a pivotal position within SPX Cooling. The position plays a key role in coordinating project creation, scheduling, and budgeting to ensure the successful execution of construction projects. This will require expertise in project management software and a solid understanding of construction drawings and specifications to ensure accurate implementation. The incumbent will assist project managers with execution plans, monitor progress and provide stakeholder updates, manage material demands and costs, and support project closeout activities. The successful incumbent effectively manages a challenging workload and as needed, delegates tasks to others in supporting roles. Success in this role demands outstanding organizational, project planning, project management, and communication skills.

What You Can Expect In This Role (Job Responsibilities)

• Create projects and enter orders in SAP while assisting Project Managers in developing execution plans and generating presentations.
• Schedule projects using Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 and ensure construction activities align with drawings and specifications.
• Generate, review, and distribute submittals while providing regular progress updates, including client-specific reports, S-curve analysis, and daily onsite updates.
• Budgeting, Cost Management, and Materials
• Review estimates to develop accurate budgets, assist in departmental budgeting, and track daily project costs.
• Manage change orders, material demands, deliveries, and missing materials while preparing subcontractor scopes of work.
• Analyse job site productivity, identify risks and opportunities, and support supplemental work order tracking.
• Onsite Support and Project
• Provide secondary project management support, with 50%+ travel for major outages.
• Oversee project closeout, including collection and distribution of O&M manuals.

What We Are Looking For (Required/Ideal Experience, Skills, Education)

• Required Experience & Skills
• 1-3 years of construction management experience, or related role
• Ideal Experience & Skills
• Experience with HVAC, industrial processes, or power plants, as well as engineering documents, preferred
• Education & Certifications
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, or related field

Travel & Working Environment

• Onsite office environment, Monday – Friday; Hybrid work schedule available after satisfactory completion of probationary period.
• The position may require working occasionally outside normal work hours. Occasional outside environment; exposure to excessive noise, heat, or bad weather.
• Keyboarding/typing.
• Occasional lifting up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or a paper copy.
• Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiples tasks in a fast-paced environment.