Engineer III

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General Summary

This position is responsible for assisting in the planning, developing, coordinating and managing onsite construction engineering activities for Mechanical and Electrical systems for construction projects, varying in size from $5M to $150M, to ensure quality and cost effectiveness.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Manage project engineering activities to ensure compliance with company, contract and schedule requirements.

• Provide technical support in construction planning, quality control, interpretation of design, application of construction methods, resolution and documentation of design conflicts, and constructability reviews to ensure successful job completion.

• Develop, implement and administer project engineering procedures and other work controlling documents to ensure clarification of roles.

• Represent company, project and/or department during client and project management meetings to ensure effective communication.

• Develop and maintain all job reporting and logs to ensure project compliance.

• Supervise, direct, and mentor project staff to ensure individual development and that project standards are met.

• Manage job controls to ensure compliance with contract, budget, schedule, forecasting and job costing.

• Able to prepare shop drawing and 3D BIM models for HVAC, Fire Sprinkler, Plumbing system.

• Able to do MEP clash detection either manually or using software.

• Provide layout in the field and verify installation accuracy/correctness.

• Quantity take off and buyout of mechanical/plumbing equipment and piping.

• Coordination of all activities and the exchange of information with the project team, subcontractors, and owner’s consultants or representatives to facilitate resolution of mechanical and electrical issues.

• Evaluate vendor product information, submit to client, and track all equipment, material and shop drawing submittals and coordinate MEP work with all trades

• Prepare and manage the contract items list for all mechanical and electrical components, materials, and systems to ensure that approvals for all items coincide with scheduled delivery and Required On Job (ROJ) dates.

• Participate in development of a project schedule for mechanical and electrical work packages to ensure work is completed on time and under budget.

• Participation in project walkthroughs with mechanical and electrical trade partners to confirm MEP work is completed in accordance with contract drawings, shop drawings and manufacturer requirements

• Assist trade partners in evaluating problems and developing solutions for issues with the contract mechanical and electrical systems.

• Provide support to the project management team during execution of project closeout including: start-up, testing, commissioning, closeout, development and review operations and maintenance (O&M) manuals, warranties planning, training, and obtaining spare parts and specialty tools that contribute to the successful acceptance of all systems.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred, or equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience.

Work Experience

• Minimum 5-8 years of construction estimating support, engineering, field management, or similar experience.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Auto CAD, Autodesk REVIT or similar BIM experience, and Primavera Scheduling software.

• Advanced knowledge of construction engineering technology within the MEP field, codes, standards, etc. plus an in-depth understanding of the interdependence and relationship between other functional units required.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, plus demonstrated ability to manage a team of varied disciplines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Subject to outside working conditions.

Additional Requirements/Skills

• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.

• Team player

• Ability and willingness to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis

• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive

Our Benefits at a Glance:

Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.

Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.

Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

Base Salary Range:

$78,413.00 - $117,619.00

Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors. ​

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite Construction is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and a Drug-Free Workplace. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.