Construction Project Engineer

Construction Project Engineer

Hansen Mechanical Contractors 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. Hansen Mechanical Contractors is a name that is synonymous with Las Vegas' ever-changing skyline, Hansen Mechanical has worked on or remodeled every major hotel casino in the Las Vegas valley, a work base of over $2 billion and over 75,000 rooms. In addition, we have worked on healthcare, commercial, institutional, municipal, and other projects statewide, consistently meeting the unique challenges presented by the extremely hot desert summer temperatures.

Hansen Mechanical Contractors is seeking a Construction Project Engineer to work on construction projects in the Las Vegas area. This individual will be responsible for assisting the Project Team with coordinating project information related to executing, scheduling, and billing. He or she will help with organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. This individual must have the ability to support the Project Manager in resolving field problems as they arise.

Include the following. Other duties will likely be assigned.

• Support Project Manager in driving project's overall flow effectively from inception to completion.
• Review contract and bid documents from estimating; review and understand scope for project turnover. Attend walk-throughs.
• Assist with project document control, including but not limited to, insurance, bonding, permits, submittals, RFI's, change orders, correspondence, etc.
• Ensure documents are centrally saved in the project's chosen document control software.
• Verify correct drawings are distributed to field.
• Support project schedule showing completion, delivery dates and sub requirements. Integrate into overall project and manpower schedule as required or directed by the Project Manager.
• Track deliveries of major equipment and subs indicating shipping requirements, and anticipating delivery dates. (Request proper delivery notice at that time.)
• Facilitate material takeoffs by trade foreman.
• Support accounting department in monthly billings and collections and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Collaborate with foreman regarding project safety. (Toolbox talks and weekly walk through.)
• Gather information for changes in work and turnover to estimating for pricing. P.M. will finalize C.O. pricing after estimating completes takeoff and attempt to maximize profit on C.O.s. Ensure no work starts prior to approval or notice to proceed.
• Assist field personnel in closeout of project.
• Obtain as-builts from field
• Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the Project Manager with recommendation for resolution.
• Comply with all Company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established.
• Perform additional assignments as required by the needs of the company or as directed by executives.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• No experience necessary, 2-5 years related experience in construction industry preferred.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor of Science Degree with a Construction Management focus from an accredited College or University OR pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree with a Construction Management focus AND at least 2 years field experience working for a Mechanical Contractor OR at least 4 years field experience working for a Mechanical Contractor

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, (i.e. Outlook, Word and Excel)
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, and other, technical, or construction programs preferred.
• Familiarity with project management/document control software preferred.

REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES

• Must demonstrate integrity, honesty, professionalism and commitment to company values.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have excellent organizational, communication, strategic, technical, analytical, problem solving, and multi-tasking skills.
• Must have high standards of quality with attention to detail.
• Must build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees, management, suppliers, and customers.
• Ability to receive constructive criticism; teachable and trainable.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customer, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to commute to field locations. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer and also travel to field locations as needed.

While visiting field locations, 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.

Compensation Range: minimum $65,000 and maximum $75,000

Other Compensation: this position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus

Benefits: We are committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, College Coach and employee assistance program.