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This Opportunity:
The Project Engineer is a key member of the project operations team that
provides critical support to Project Management and is the liaison between the
Field and the Office. Under the supervision of Project Management, the Project
Engineer’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, development of
pre-work and post work submittal packages, processing, validating and compiling
cable test reports, drafting and processing RFIs, preparing change order
requests, verifying field conditions against design documents, ensuring working
sets of drawings and specifications are kept up-to-date, maintaining redline /
as-built drawing sets and keeping project records
appropriately filed. The most critical responsibility of this key role is
communication. The Project Engineer must ensure that the entirety of the
extended Project Team is always up to date.
What You Will Do:
* Safety is our Priority. Follow Safe Work Practices that conform with the
Company’s Safety Program and client worksite policies ensuring that every
person on the team Stays Accident Free Every-day.
* Promote company Core Values to foster and safeguard Company culture.
* Participates in the RFP processes, completing a detailed review of plans,
specifications, and entirety of bid package.
* Provide close support to the Project Manager and/or Senior Project Manager.
* Evaluate and continually suggest improvements to processes used by Project
Delivery Teams to effectively meet customer requirements and expectations.
* Manage, mentor, and develop colleagues.
* Interact with the customer to validate our understanding of expectations
before, during, and after project completion.
* Aid in providing close support and oversight for our subcontractors.
* Leads field validation of telecom design, proactively identifying conflicts
or gaps and collaborating with CM, PM, and customer for resolution thru the
RFI process.
* Manage project review process with particular emphasis on constructability,
value engineering options and design discrepancies / clashes.
* Owns the implementation and oversight of electronic tracking systems and
custom dashboards to drive real-time visibility into task progress, crew
productivity, and issue resolution.
* Daily/weekly reporting, issue escalation, and coordination with project
managers and general contractors.
* Proactively and systematically communicate challenges, risks, and successes.
* Coordination with Project Superintendent(s) to understand and assess
installation methods, labor needs, and manpower forecasts.
* Support QA/QC by ensuring adherence to the Quality Control plans and process.
* Ensure that all downstream team members are meeting deadlines on assigned
tasks.
* Reviews contracts, work orders and purchase orders to fully understand
contractual requirements and provisions, and to ensure scope of work is in
alignment with associated estimate and respective contract documents.
* Cultivate and maintain customer relationships.
* Work with the field operations team to ensure proper materials and equipment
are available.
* Coordinates with customer for acceptance and signoff.
* Demonstrates ownership of the change management process—actively identifies
scope impacts, initiates timely communication with stakeholders, and drives
resolution to maintain schedule and project alignment.
* Partners closely with QA/QC teams. Regularly reviews and validates test
results (OTDR, Power Meter, etc.)
* Maintains up to date redlines throughout the build lifecycle
* Leads the preparation of closeout documentation, ensuring timely, organized,
and customer-ready submittals.
Needs for Success:
* Must be proficient and well-practiced in leveraging information and data in
making informed decisions.
* Extensive knowledge of Safety protocols, processes and procedures.
* Deep understanding of industry specific estimating and engineering best
practices.
* Ability to identify change events.
* Knowledge of various construction technology platforms, quality, and safety
standards.
* Ability to understand and develop project schedules.
* Demonstrated professionalism and ability to interact effectively with all
levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and
others.
* Ability to work under time constraints and adapt to changing requirements
with a positive attitude.
* Strong oral and written communication and organizational skills, including
excellent customer service skills.
* Disciplined, detail oriented, organized, and self-driven.
* Demonstrated skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
* Strong leadership presence with the ability to mentor junior field staff,
lead site walks, and represent the telecom discipline in cross functional
meetings.
* Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and influence without direct
authority.
* Proficient in using a computer and business / industry applications -
Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel,
* PowerPoint, Visio, etc.), Bluebeam, Procore, Textura and others.
What You Bring to the Table:
* Bachelor’s Degree Construction Management, Engineering or other related
discipline. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
* Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in the construction industry in a similar
role. Experience with large structured cabling projects and/or data center
construction projects highly preferred.
Preferred professional certifications:
* OSHA-30 Hour certification (if not certified at time of hire, certifications
must be obtained within first six (6) months of employment)
* BICSI TECH
Supervisory Responsibility:
This position will not have direct reports.
Work Location and Travel:
On project site daily with up to 15% travel
Note: This job description outlines the general nature of the responsibilities
and duties executed by this position. Other responsibilities and duties may be
assigned as reasonably needed or required.
