Project Engineer II

About the role

Reporting directly to the Production Manager, this role oversees all production aspects of projects following handoff from Project Management. Key responsibilities include coordinating with Engineering, Purchasing, Install, and the production team to manage schedules, fabrication activities, quality control, and project budgets.

Responsibilities

• Drives successful completion of various custom initiatives by overseeing small to large-scale production projects concurrently.
• Serves as the primary liaison between Production and Project Management, maintaining project schedules, manufacturing budgets, and quality standards.
• Collaborates with Engineering and Project Management to ensure projects are fabricated within budget while maintaining design intent and client expectations.
• Covers with Purchasing and external vendors/subcontractors to support project requirements and successful delivery to the client.
• Reviews and submits weekly rework reports to the Production Manager and actively works to identify opportunities to reduce rework and improve efficiency.
• Pairs with cross-functional teams, including Design, Engineering, Project Management, Purchasing, Install, and Production, to ensure project success.
• Maintains accurate and timely project documentation within Wrike, including status updates, notes, schedules, and drawing revisions.
• Communicates project status, priorities, and risks effectively across departments and with all levels of the organization.
• Escalates project concerns, resource constraints, or departmental issues to the appropriate manager when necessary.
• Coordinates production-related client requests, schedule changes, and deliverables, ensuring clear communication and alignment with internal teams.
• Adheres to established company processes while identifying and advocating for continuous improvement opportunities.
• Demonstrates leadership through accountability, collaboration, and mentorship while continually developing professional and leadership skills.
• Identifies potential project risks early and works with internal stakeholders to develop mitigation strategies and solutions.

Requirements

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, solve problems effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple custom projects, schedules, budgets, and timelines simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a solution-oriented approach.
• Strong relationship-building, collaboration, and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrates leadership through accountability, professionalism, and the ability to positively influence and hold others accountable.
• Strong team-oriented mindset with a commitment to supporting colleagues, clients, and overall project success.
• Strong understanding of production drawings, fabrication documents, and manufacturing processes.
• Working knowledge of construction methods, material applications, fabrication techniques, and production best practices.
• Strong attention to detail while maintaining focus on quality, schedule adherence, and budget performance.
• Adaptable and flexible in responding to changing priorities, project demands, and business needs.
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering exceptional service to both internal and external customers.
• Demonstrates a commitment to workplace safety by following established safety procedures, utilizing required PPE, and promoting safe work practices within a fabrication environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience within production, manufacturing, construction, or custom fabrication environment.
• Associate's degree or trade school certification preferred.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of construction methods, material applications, fabrication techniques, and production best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple custom projects, schedules, budgets, and timelines simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail and focus on quality, schedule adherence, and budget performance.
• Adaptable and flexible in responding to changing priorities, project demands, and business needs.
• Commitment to workplace safety and promoting safe work practices.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• Life Insurance and Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity.
• 401(k) with a match.
• Health Savings Account match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 7 paid holidays plus an employee chosen Floating Holiday annually.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Quarterly bonuses based on achieving company goals.

Pay

This is an hourly (non-exempt) position. Salary range is $20 - $25 per hour.

Schedule

The work schedule is flexible and may require occasional overtime and weekend work.