Project Engineer - Fire Protection

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : 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.

Primary Job Duties :

Manage all aspects of a project : conduct pre-plan meetings and support field and shop to perform efficiently on 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 initial schedule and continue to monitor and update schedule

Develop 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 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 protecting 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 :

Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Building Construction Management preferred, or equivalent experience

Other Qualifications :

Must have strong engineering problem solving skills

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 skills