Project Engineer

About the role

Job Title: Project Engineer
Location: Tempe, Arizona
Reports To: Project Manager
Company Overview: University Mechanical & Engineering Contractors (UMEC) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of EMCOR Group. Inc. EMCOR is the world’s leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction and facilities services, including planning, consulting, operations and maintenance. UMEC is a full-service mechanical contractor serving the western United States. UMEC is an industry leader in BIM technology, and innovative design-assist services for complex mechanical systems, including heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, and piping systems for commercial, institutional, high tech, industrial and military clients.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Execute all of the Mechanical Construction Project Engineering functions accurately and in a timely manner on the project site
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to ensure the complete scope of work is defined
• Perform project estimating (Take-Off & Analysis), project scheduling (manpower scheduling), managing RFI’s (Request for Information), preparing submittal packages, and managing the flow of contractor-provided submittal data
• Manage monthly productivity analysis, and initiating correspondence between the office and job site regarding shop deliveries
• Aid in data population of forms, assist in technical analysis, and troubleshooting and problem-solving of HVAC air equipment, HVAC & Process Piping, Equipment Systems, and HVAC & Plumbing equipment
• Maintain regular communication and collaboration with Project Managers
• Comply with all company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established

Qualifications

• Preferred Education And Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering OR a minimum of 2-3 years of work-related experience in the Mechanical Industry; High School diploma or GED required
• Knowledge of the construction industry and contract documentation
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and city regulations and guidelines
• Experience performing construction and engineering calculations
• Knowledge of estimating, construction costs, scheduling, purchasing, and engineering principals and techniques, of all general contract and subcontract documents, drawings and specifications
• A basic understanding of accounting and cost control procedures
• Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Outlook, Word and Excel applications. Working knowledge of estimating software desirable. Working knowledge of construction scheduling software such as Primavera desirable

Required Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to lead people and get results through others
• Organizing multiple projects and resource planning skills
• Technical skills necessary for project engineering
• Minimal supervision
• Problem-solving ability
• Commitment to company values

Physical Demands

• Sit for long periods in front of a computer
• Reach with hands and arms
• Climb or balance
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds

Work Environment

• Sit for long periods in front of a computer
• Travel to field locations as needed
• Visit field locations where the employee may be required to work outdoors, be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Affirmative Action Policy