Project Engineer 2

About Manhattan

Manhattan Construction Company is a family of builders committed to developing teams who do the right thing for our projects, our clients, and each other. We offer large company benefits and professional development opportunities with the care and concern of a family-owned business. At Manhattan, you get:

• Competitive pay and benefits
• A positive, friendly, and team-oriented workplace with caring leadership
• Professional development and leadership programs
• Opportunities to work on exciting projects for your community
• Security and stability working for a financially strong company
• Career growth through multiple U.S. office locations and affiliated companies

Founded in 1896, Manhattan is a top-ranked national construction services firm providing preconstruction, construction management, program management, general building, and design-build services. Our award-winning portfolio includes mission-critical, sports, healthcare, government, education, laboratory, aviation, transportation, convention, casino, and hospitality facilities. Manhattan is recognized as:

• 20-time Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC)
• ABC 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Top Performing Contractor
• Ten-time STEP Diamond Safety Award Winner
• 2017, 2021, and 2022 National Safety Pinnacle Award winner
• 2023 Great Company To Work For (Oklahoma Magazine)

Under fifth-generation Rooney family ownership and headquartered in Oklahoma, Manhattan focuses on building trust and excellence through ethical conduct, safety, and fiscally sound decisions supporting clients’ long-term goals, team members, and project partners.

About the Role

The Project Engineer 2 assists and supports the Project Manager on assigned projects. The position works under direct supervision, performs routine daily activities, and gathers and distributes information. The Project Engineer 2 must be a flexible and adaptable team player with strong communication and client service skills.

Responsibilities

• Setup initial contracts and project information
• Coordinate various trades
• Resolve design coordination issues
• Receive, review, forward, and track the status of submittals
• Oversee & manage the RFI process
• Assist in the management of the project permit process
• Assist in preparations of bid packages and procurement
• Identify long lead items and establish procurement priorities
• Update construction schedule based on project team input, Trade Contractor progress, and materials delivery
• Manage change management systems, including soliciting, receiving, reviewing, and preparing quotations and change orders
• Track and inspect material deliveries
• Assist with reports regarding the financial performance of the project
• Assist in the preparation of monthly owner project status reports, as required
• Attend and/or lead project meetings, as directed by the Project Manager
• Oversee timely distribution and accurate recording of all meeting minutes
• Assist and/or complete project close-out
• Communicate and enforce Manhattan’s environmental, health, and safety management policies
• Demonstrate commitment to an Injury-free environment through own actions and mentoring others
• Assist in the review of Subcontractor monthly payment applications
• Assist in coordinating punch list items and procedures
• Perform quality control inspections & oversee QPL process log
• Oversee project-specific integration of quality, closeout, photo documentation, & procurement technology software
• Conduct themselves in accordance with our Guiding Principles and exhibit attributes matching the Way We Work
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, equivalent degree, or 2 years of industry experience

Skills

• Computer knowledge and efficiency, including Microsoft Office, Procore, & Bluebeam products
• Knowledge of Manhattan document control and scheduling software
• Broad understanding of the construction industry
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Basic math/accounting skills
• Ability to function effectively as part of a team
• Dependability and ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality
• Ability to understand and follow directions
• Time management and organizational skills
• Proven ability to train and mentor team members
• Ability to read drawings and specifications for all trades/scopes
• Ability to identify and mitigate site risk and financial inefficiency

Working Conditions

• Adaptable to all types of weather conditions
• Must traverse and inspect all areas of a construction job site, including walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching
• Ability to physically stand, bend, sit for long periods, and squat throughout the day
• Ability to repeat the same movements
• Effective communication for meetings, video conferences, and phone calls
• Ability to compose, send, and reply to emails and written correspondence
• Must be able to lift, pull, or move up to 50 pounds at a time
• Occasional travel may be required, primarily in the metropolitan area but sometimes domestically (must have a valid Driver’s License)
• Exposure to characteristic construction site hazards