Senior Service Project Engineer

Position Overview

Under the supervision of the Sales Manager, with indirect supervision and daily direction from an assigned Project Manager(s), this role is responsible for coordinating all technical activities on assigned projects. You will ensure effective communication among all disciplines and project team members – including external customers and vendors – while working on exciting, multi-million dollar commercial MEP projects to develop your estimating, scheduling, and design skills within the design‐build construction process.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble all aspects of an estimate and draft final proposals for both prime contract bids and subcontract bids via design/build and plan/spec delivery methods.
• Demonstrate a complete understanding of job task sequencing and critical timeline scheduling.
• Reprioritize tasks in an ever-changing schedule.
• Receive and level subcontractor and vendor quotations.
• Analyze labor requirements and apply factors for varying conditions.
• Resolve complex questions and problems as they arise.
• Using the plan/spec delivery method, analyze project plans to derive material and labor costs, identify subcontractor scope, and comprehend trade specifications and general project conditions.
• For design/build projects, conceptualize the scope by reviewing project requirements, conducting site visits, collaborating with engineers, and converting sketches into a cost basis.
• Collaborate with Project Management to report any issues affecting project timelines and budgets.
• Interpret plans and specifications accurately.
• Prepare complete submittal packages and other necessary project documentation.
• Participate in the selection and hiring of subcontractors and vendors.
• Assist the Project Manager with take-off, estimating, change directive pricing, job cost forecasting, billing, close-out documentation, prospecting, and new bid support.
• Aid in drafting proposals, letters, memos, subcontracts, change orders, and other project-related documents.
• Utilize ACCO standard engineering technologies to support planning, design, value engineering, and alternative solution reviews.
• Coordinate with the Purchasing Department regarding scope, pricing, submittals, and delivery for purchased items, and coordinate installation procedures among all stakeholders.
• Manage on-site job progress and address emergent operational and installation challenges using your design expertise.
• Oversee daily administrative tasks (e.g., Document Control, RFIs, dailies, POs, MOPs, submittals, procurement logs) as directed by the Project Manager.
• Coordinate project personnel activities to ensure work progresses on schedule and within budget, tracking labor, materials, deliveries, and overall project costs.
• Escalate potential problems and work with the Project Manager to resolve them completely.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers, prime contractors, trade partners, subcontractors, and suppliers through meetings and effective communication.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the supervisor or upper management.

Required Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of industry experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• High sense of integrity, business ethics, and professionalism.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proven ability to build interpersonal relationships and deliver positive customer service.
• Excellent oral and written business communication skills, including active listening and direction following.
• Must demonstrate key competencies such as Proactivity/Initiative, Perseverance, Insight, Engagement, Teamwork, Big Picture Thinking, Motivation/Dedication, Technical Curiosity, and Problem-Solving.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates with a concentration in Mechanical Engineering are preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• Hours: Non-exempt position working Monday through Friday with 8-hour days (between 6:00 am and 5:00 pm, including a 1-hour lunch), with occasional overtime as needed.
• Travel: Required travel from the assigned office to regional branch offices and/or project/customer sites.