Job Description

Final compensation will be based on a combination of:

• Relevant work experience
• Education
• Project size
• Project location
• Required working hours
• Candidate subject matter expertise and/or specialty
• Ability to be approved by agencies/owners as required
• *Final salary determination is negotiable*

Come bridge the gap between you and your career goals! Recently ranked as a best U.S. construction workplace by Fortune Magazine, MLJ Contracting is driven by passion and built on trust. When you work at MLJ, you work for a company that values your well-being, your talent, and your career aspirations. If you are looking for a fulfilling career, come join our family and turn big ideas into even bigger realities.

As a premier general contractor in the heavy construction market, MLJ Contracting successfully performs major public works projects for client agencies across the New York city area. Proud of our quality workmanship and engaging projects, we always maintain the highest standards of safety and professionalism. Want to build a career that stands the test of time? Join MLJ and lay the foundation for a better future.

The Project Engineer is responsible for planning all project work, being part of a team to bring the project from design to completion, controlling each of the steps along the way, and solving any problems that occur. The project engineer works under the supervision of the project managers throughout the entire project. Project work is detail oriented, with a focus on cost efficiency; each phase of an operation is evaluated, planned, possibly re-engineered and built with time and budget in mind. The project engineer will be responsible for managing schedule, quality, change orders and engineering relating to specific packages, scopes or work areas.

II. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 30-hour OSHA and SST certificates are preferred.

III. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with Project Managers on Project Deliverables.
• Management of key sub-contractors.
• Process/manage material deliveries – ensure that materials received are properly inspected for quantity and quality and are in compliance with contract documents.
• Manage and negotiate subcontractor and material contracts.
• Manage closeout of areas and handover to the client
• Assist in updating the project schedule and ensure milestones are met.
• Coordinate and schedule shop drawings and submittals.
• Maintain a complete and current record of submittals, approvals and resubmittals, including a file of letters of transmittal and dates of each transaction.
• High level of involvement in the operations of our cost control system and analysis of construction costs.
• Participate in monthly forecasting revenue and cost accruals.
• Accumulate all necessary data and prepare monthly pay estimates.
• Process and estimate change orders and requests for information as directed by the Project Manager.
• Understand NYC DOB health & safety requirements.
• Management and mentoring of junior members of the team.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

IV. QUALIFICATIONS OF THE POSITION

• 5+ years of experience
• Experience with MTA preferred.
• Proficiency in basic engineering computations and analysis.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret engineering drawings.
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of Auto Cad or drafting software is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, and computer skills.

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