JH Kelly is hiring an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer to join our Special Projects Group in Milwaukie, OR

　　JH Kelly, LLC is a fourth-generation, family-owned regional construction company in its 100th year with offices in Vancouver, Longview, Seattle, Bellingham, Washington, and Portland, Oregon. We provide services to a commercial and heavy industrial client base and are recognized as an industry leader.

　　Our exceptional team is made up of talented individuals whose ability to plan and execute challenging projects has resulted in a loyal customer following and national safety & quality control awards. Our integrated project approach includes self-performing concrete placement, steel erection, carpentry, equipment setting, millwrighting, plumbing, pipefitting, sheet metal, electrical & instrumentation services, and servicing the completed building.

　　JH Kelly is a great place to work in a fun, family-oriented environment. We offer an excellent benefits package and competitive wages. Learn more about us at www.jhkelly.com

　　Summary:

　　The Project Engineer is a step toward becoming a Project Manager. As a Project Engineer, you will work in a team environment in which you participate in, and learn preconstruction processes, design and virtual construction, fabrication workflows, field installation, and start-up and project turnover.

　　The successful candidate will have a strong mechanical background and knowledge base (HVAC wet & dry), and enjoy quick-paced construction schedules, along with tackling mechanical retrofit projects, re-pipe work, and multi-family and industrial projects. If this sounds like you, we want to meet you!

　　Timeline: 3- 5 Years.

　　Project Size Range: integration into a team to support and master skills.

　　Support Project Manager(s) and run/bid smaller work

　　Expertise typically integrates:

　　Cost Elements like Change Orders or assisting with estimating, scheduling updates

　　RFI writing and integration to costs and schedule impacts.

　　Learning objectives in this role include understanding a project life cycle including but not limited to the cost elements such as change orders, assisting with estimating, scheduling updates, and writing RFIs to integrate cost and schedule impacts.

　　The Project Engineer is accountable to and draws authority from either the Project Manager or Project Superintendent, depending upon how the dynamics of the project are initially established.

　　Primary Responsibilities:

　　Learn, follow, and promote Company safety and quality protocols

　　Maintain current and accurate quantity tracking data

　　Cost Control reporting and forecasting

　　Take off quantities and prepare pricing for changes when so directed

　　Thoroughly review all drawings, submittals, samples, and shop drawings, to ensure the end product will be in accordance with the contract

　　Budget set-up

　　Write and manage RFI’s and change orders

　　Estimating and procurement

　　Prepare Submittals and maintain Submittal Log

　　Plan and Coordinate work appropriately to facilitate the work permit process

　　Review construction procedures and provide technical support for work

　　Ensure construction work done in-house and by sub-contractors complies with the contract

　　Be directly involved with construction procedures, represent JH Kelly at various meetings

　　Perform field engineering for construction convenience items including calculation and design drafting when required

　　Keep management informed of project status and scheduling

　　Thoroughly review all drawings, submittals, samples, and shop drawings, to ensure the end product will be in accordance with the contract

　　Relationships:

　　Maintain proactive and positive relationships within the crafts:

　　Including shop and field craft personnel; and supervision coworkers

　　Maintain proactive and positive relationships with:

　　Customer representatives

　　Vendors, Suppliers, and Subcontractors

　　Safety, CAD/BIM, Accounting, and IT

　　All Project Teams

　　Perform additional tasks as assigned

　　Experience / Qualifications:

　　Construction Management, Mechanical, Industrial, Civil engineering degree and/or equivalent experience or education

　　Some great Project Engineers come from field craft and want to move into an office role.

　　Project Engineering experience in the applicable construction industry

　　Scheduling experience and/or education

　　Familiarity with Scheduling, using MS Project or comparable applications

　　Solid working knowledge of Project Management, Construction Management, Construction Contracts, Quality Assurance/Quality Control, and Safety

　　Job turnover experience

　　Proficient in reading drawings and isometrics

　　Necessary Skills:

　　Fully Proficient in Microsoft Office & Bluebeam – intermediate skills in Excel

　　Strong oral and written communication skills

　　Self-starter, motivated, and takes initiative

　　Organized and productive

　　Ability to proactively build and cultivate relationships

　　Ability to maintain proactive, collaborative, and professional relationships with Client Representatives, Suppliers, Subcontractors, and internal team

　　Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks and projects at hand

　　Energetic and eager to prioritize workload and tackle new projects and ideas

　　Must have a valid driver's license

　　Benefits:

　　Salary Range - $40-$55 per hour, DOE. FLSA non-exempt (OT eligible)

　　Annual Discretionary Performance Bonus

　　Profit Sharing

　　Medical/Vision/Rx – Dental/Ortho - for employees and dependents - JH Kelly pays 87.5% of total premiums.

　　Paid time off (PTO model) and Holidays

　　401k - 50% company match up to first 6% of employee contribution

　　Life Insurance, AD & D, STD & LTD - paid 100% by JH Kelly