Project Engineer Heavy Industrial Construction

Join Riggs Distler & Company, Inc., a leader in the construction industry with over a century of service supporting America’s most important infrastructure projects in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. Riggs Distler has a reputation as an employer of choice in the industry and promotes a safe, exciting, and team-oriented work environment, empowering people to grow and evolve with our business.

Responsibilities

• Manages involvement in all aspects of the project with a strong focus on the technical scope
• Researches specifications, drawings and information surrounding the project, resolves field construction issues and coordinates RFIs with supply chain and customer
• Reviews, edits, or prepares estimates related to design changes on the project
• Collaborates with planning and is involved in managing and overseeing project planning meetings, execution plans and resource-loaded scheduling to ensure each project remains within established specifications, timelines, and budget
• Manages site visits including audits, review of safety procedures, customer meetings and process updates to manage and meet customer project budget expectations
• Provides continual client updates and reporting to ensure all customer expectations and business goals are achieved
• Manages, oversees, and mentors Assistant Project Managers to help them continually develop in the role, as well as ensure activities are in line with expectations
• Reviews, edits and creates processes within the area to ensure effective activities that are aligned to the customer and business goals
• Oversees and ensures project documents, contracts, change orders, samples, etc. are kept for a clear history of the project

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering – Mechanical, Structural, or similar field preferred, will consider a combination of education and relevant experience
• 10+ years of related project management experience in construction, mechanical, civil structural, or similar utility industries preferred
• PMP Preferred
• Solid ability in researching, analysis, planning, project management, and processes; strong organizational and time management skills; ability to multi-task with strong attention to details and excellent follow through to ensure successful projects every time
• Strong budgeting, decision-making skills
• Ability to read drawings and perform construction take-offs; proficiency in change order pricing; solid knowledge of estimating, construction, design, finance, and project management; ability to be prepared for any event that could potentially knock the project off course
• Excellent MS Office, with construction management software skills; Primavera experience preferred; training will be provided on the current processes and software used
• Solid verbal and written communication skills; able to present well, mentor others, and collaborate with clients in a professional way
• Strong customer focus and leadership skills required; flexible, able to handle multiple projects and details seamlessly; takes initiative and can execute projects well; able to negotiate with suppliers; reliable; open-minded, able to work through conflict
• Collaborative, flexible and adaptable to change, supportive of a team
• Strong safety & compliance minded

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Paid Time Off
• Company sponsored Healthcare Plan including Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• HSA Account with Company Contribution
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Student Loan Payment & 529 College Saving Program
• Company Paid: Life & AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid: Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

$130,000.00 – $165,000.00