Project Engineer

Methuen Construction Company, Inc.

Plaistow, NH 03865, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Technology

Full Time

Job Description

Methuen Construction is a leading self-performing industrial and heavy civil general contractor with over 65 years of experience. We specialize in the construction of water and wastewater treatment facilities, industrial facilities, and other critical infrastructure projects. Serving private, municipal, state, and federal clients across the Northeast, we deliver innovative, well-planned projects that are completed on time and with an uncompromising focus on safety. At Methuen, we foster a culture of teamwork, respect, and a can-do attitude that values every teammate and stakeholder.

The Project Engineer will support, maintain, and facilitate the profitability and schedules of projects under construction and jobs to bid, and provide assistance to the Superintendents and Project Managers by facilitating the successful execution of the project. This position reports to the Project Manager and is not responsible for the oversight of other teammates. This is a full-time, salaried-exempt position.

Your Role

Interpret contract drawings, specifications, and submittals
All other duties as needed and assigned by management
Research and recommend solutions to drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interferences, safety, budget, schedule, technical conflicts, quality control issues, and client and teammate satisfaction, along with input by the project management team
Project, encourage and monitor actions of self and team to ensure a positive image on behalf of Methuen Construction
Shop drawing review
Resolve design conflicts with AE/Owner
Develop submittal and change orders
Solicit and evaluate vendor and distributor prices
Purchase permanent project materials
Control of document distribution
Log PO's, subcontracts, insurance certificates and correspondence
Track fabrication and delivery of product and equipment
Keep accurate notes, records, sketches, daily reports, field books, and sketches to describe and verify the planned work as well as the completed work that they will incorporate in the project's record documents
Follow all Company Policies/Procedures regarding security, discrimination & harassment-free environment, compliance to Code of Ethics, Business Conduct

Your Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or other related degrees
Experience with water/wastewater treatment and/or heavy industrial systems
Experience with project planning and scheduling, contracts, and project controls and procedures
Experience with contract compliance and construction quality
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Prompt and accurate judgment abilities a must
Excellent time management skills are essential
Skill in the use of Windows based personal computers in application of Microsoft Office Professional
Personal commitment to team environment, safety, customer satisfaction and quality control

What You Bring to the Team

Outstanding attention to detail and an ability to reduce down complex product offerings and communicate them effectively
Proactive, self-motivated, innovative, collaborative, multi-tasker, creative and analytical
Proven ability to excel in a fast-paced environment
Exceptional public speaker and presenter
Strong team player with a positive attitude

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs
Ability to stand for extended periods of time, and safely maneuver around the nearby presence of various construction equipment and vehicles, on an active construction site
Prepared to regularly encounter moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, and a variety of outside weather conditions
Able to climb temporary or permanent stairs, and ladders
Able to bend, squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, balance, and stoop, reach on a regular basis
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Benefits

Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision

Company Benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate

Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity

Flexible Time Off Program (includes vacation and personal time)

Paid Sick and Safe Leave

Paid Parental Leave Program

10 Paid Holidays

401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%).

Employee Referral Program

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Pay range: $70,000 - $130,000 annually

Please note that all positions require pre-employment screening, including drug and background check, as a condition of employment.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Methuen Construction is widely recognized as one of the most successful, self-performing general contractors in the industry. Built on over 65 years of experience, Methuen Construction employs the highest skilled trades professionals and managers. As we expand our construction territory, diversify our client base, and enhance our operational capabilities, our need for highly skilled teammates is growing! We offer top-tier compensation and benefits, in addition to a team oriented, motivated, and respectful company culture.

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