Project Engineer - Fire Protection

Job Description

Summary:

The Fire Protection Project Engineer is responsible for executing sprinkler projects over-seeing those projects from start-to-finish to ensure a safe and on-time completion that is within or under budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of a project: conduct pre-plan meetings and support field and shop to perform efficiently on the project.
• Perform preliminary design and calculations for the bid estimates.
• Responsible for cost breakdown and booking of projects.
• Prepare pricing for materials, labor, freight, and fabrication.
• Obtain an initial schedule and continue to monitor and update the schedule.
• Develop an initial schedule of values and submit monthly pay applications to accounting.
• Maintain over-billed position as well as process and collect receivables/retention timely.
• Account for all shop drawings, submittals, and approvals required.
• Produce and manage an accurate forecast of financials for the project.
• Price, negotiate, and process change orders, as well as maintain change order log.
• Document all correspondence related to all project matters to avoid claims and protect the best interest of the company and client.
• Handle customer-reported problems and manage effective resolution.
• Responsible for preparing scope and quotation letters for customers.
• Maintain monthly estimate logs.
• Assist with any follow-up information with the customer as requested.
• Assume an active role in managing the projects in conjunction with the designer and construction superintendent.
• All other duties as assigned.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Building Construction Management preferred, or equivalent experience
• Must have strong engineering problem-solving skills

Other Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to meet critical deadlines
• Requires an ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure and adjust to changing situations
• Requires great attention to detail, accuracy, and an ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be dependable, organized, and self-motivated with excellent time management and coordination skill