MEP Construction Project Engineer – AECOM Tishman

About the role

AECOM Tishman is seeking an MEP Entry Level Construction Project Engineer to join their team in New York, NY. This position is expected to commence in September 2026.

Responsibilities

• Assigned to a field construction organization in a general or single discipline position.
• Aid in overseeing activities of construction crafts/trades within an assigned area of responsibility.
• Receive continual supervision and direction in the performance of assigned responsibility.
• Assist in the planning and coordination of sub-contractor activities within the area of responsibility.
• Monitor subcontractor personnel to ensure adherence with project plans and promote quality control of all installations.
• Review manpower, material, equipment requirements with others as designated by supervising superintendent.
• Enforce policies, procedures and related work rules as established by Field Management.
• Aid in compliance of safety program that creates a safe and health work environment through the job site and adhere to OSHA safety and record keeping requirements.
• Ensure safety standards and requirements are adhered to by crafts/trades, laborers and others when in the assigned operational area as well as ensure tools and equipment are in safe condition and operated safely.
• Prepare reports, as required, and keep supervisors informed on progress of overall assigned activities.
• Under guidance of Superintendent or Project Manager, monitor work performance and of subcontractors to ensure project plans and schedules are followed.
• This includes, but is not limited to, reviewing construction methods, schedules, manning charts, material and equipment requirements, etc.
• Ensure compliance with all internal and external record keeping requirements, with particular emphasis on accurate, properly coded timecards and accurately codes, fully priced material delivery tickets.
• Use current construction management system to perform record-keeping tasks including, composing daily diaries, maintaining project logs and retrieving RFIs, submittal logs and agreements.
• Provide assistance to assigned contractors in scheduling issues.
• Maintain the project pre-plan which includes a CPM schedule, work sequences, manpower utilization, material handling and storage requirements and equipment use.
• When requested, interface with client, architect and design professionals to ensure compliance to design intent and client satisfaction.
• Contribute to building good communications between field management, project management, estimating, procurement, suppliers, vendors, and specialty contractors to ensure construction complies with plans, specifications and company quality standards and that the project is completed on time and within budget.
• Responsible for continuously expanding and updating professional knowledge and honing training skills in order to enhance individual and team innovation and productivity.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have completed Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering, Plumbing, Building Technology, or similar major.
• Prior Internship experience within the construction industry.
• Experience working on a live construction site.
• Able to follow directions and interact with all levels of management on a working construction project.
• Experience engaging with multiple trades on a construction project.