Project Engineer I

About the Role

The Project Engineer assists the Project Manager with administrative duties related to projects, including material releases, vendor follow-up, invoice coding, routine correspondence, field dimensioning, change orders, submittals, and labor and delivery schedules.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, preparing, and finalizing the project schedule.
• Procure and submit all project submittal information and manage the approval process.
• Assist with administering subcontract requirements, contract documents, and change orders.
• Coordinate communications and correspondences from owners, general contractors, and subcontractors.
• Ensure project quality control procedures are followed during construction, in accordance with contract documents and ISEC policies.
• Oversee job closeout in a proper and efficient manner while keeping the Project Manager informed.
• Assist in resolving conflicts with clients and customers.
• Record all applicable information in the Project Control/Document Control System with target dates for task completion.
• Review job costs with the Project Manager.
• Manage shop drawings through project specification, general contractor review, and final installation.
• Follow up on shop drawing changes, schedule changes, or delays with internal and external customers.
• Release material in a timely manner and coordinate deliveries.
• Visit jobsites as needed to review progress and understand the jobsite environment.
• Maintain a Shortage and Breakage Log and reorder material as necessary.
• Prepare operation and maintenance manuals, guarantees, and submit them in accordance with specification requirements for each project.
• Assist the Project Manager in preparing monthly billings, cost projections, and weekly logs.

Safety Responsibilities

• Manage and implement ISEC Safety requirements, promoting a positive atmosphere for safety excellence.
• Coach employees who need improvement and assign work only to trained and qualified personnel.
• Ensure all recognized safety deficiencies are promptly corrected.
• Report all injuries and incidents to Managers and the Safety Department.
• Plan and coordinate deliveries following safe and best practices.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of experience in a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (preferred).

Skills

• Basic knowledge of ISEC products, services, processes, and projects.
• Understands project plans and specifications.
• Works autonomously at times but seeks guidance for unusual or complex problems.
• Engages in company culture, open to feedback, and flexible to change.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent prioritization, organizational, and detail-oriented skills.

Customer Service Skills

• Demonstrates commitment to delivering outstanding service to both internal and external customers.
• Takes ownership to personally resolve customer problems or finds someone who can.
• Listens well, asks clarifying questions, and checks for agreement with customers.
• Committed to following up with customers in a timely manner.
• Strong sense of accountability—ensures commitments are fulfilled.
• Creates a personal connection with customers through friendly and respectful interactions.
• Maintains a positive attitude.