Project Engineer

Job Summary

About the role

Old Dominion Heat Trace is seeking a proactive, organized, and driven Project Engineer to support the successful execution of projects from inception through completion.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update project tracker.
• Prepare, review, and submit construction submittals, ensuring compliance with project specifications and approved documents.
• Review project schedules and communicate key milestones and deadlines to project leadership.
• Coverage project turnover by reviewing estimating handoffs, documenting turnover meetings, and assembling turnover binders.
• Prepare and distribute project progress reports and internal updates.
• Aid in pricing change orders and maintaining the change order log.
• Finalize After Action Review (AAR) document with relevant information and photos and submits to Project Manager for review.
• Support client relationship management and assist in ensuring client satisfaction.
• Track and manage company assets and inventory assigned to projects.
• Cook up and follow up with external vendors and suppliers.
• Participate in internal project management meetings.
• Communicate clearly and professionally in person, by phone, and via email.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required; or a combination of equivalent training, education, and relevant work experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal abilities.
• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
• Must have reliable transportation and the ability to work extended hours as needed.
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and manage time and priorities effectively in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to think critically, problem-solve, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated customer service skills and professional demeanor.
• Effective team player with a positive, solutions-oriented attitude.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and comfortable using digital reporting tools.
• Able to interact professionally and constructively with employees at all levels, supervisors, vendors, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Able to walk, sit, stand, bend, kneel, stretch, squat and climb.
• Able to travel to jobsites, meetings, and other destinations as needed.
• Able to wear required personal protective equipment.
• Able to work with specialized construction equipment, tools, and materials.
• Able to see, talk and hear in person, via phone and/or through online/video.
• Able to use hands and fingers in a manner that allows for use of a keyboard and phone.
• Able to lift & carry items up to 10 lbs.