Project Engineer

H2I Group is a leading specialty contractor with over 100 years of experience in designing, building, and maintaining exceptional athletic, laboratory, technical education spaces, and more. We work with architects and general contractors on projects and customize solutions to bring our client's unique visions to life. One of our greatest assets is the strength of our people. That’s why we’re a 100% employee-owned company that’s always looking for talented, passionate, and driven individuals to build a rewarding career with us. Join our team!

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Job Summary:

The Project Engineer is the secondary contact for the customer. They act as a business manager within the company alongside the Senior PM and or PM; directly and proactively manage job orders which are assigned from the point of initial design through expiration of the warranty in accordance with published best practices, policies and procedures to successfully meet department and company goals

Essential Job Functions:

• Directly manages assigned job from initial order through job completion. Must be able to manage a higher number of smaller and less complex jobs.

• Assist SPM and PM in managing larger, more complex jobs assigned by Operations Manager

• Assist SPM and PM in managing key customers.

• Maintain expected profit levels.

• Order Entry, ensuring projects are entered accurately and in a timely manner.

• Working with the assigned project coordinator to manage the submittal process. Confirm submittal materials are produced accurately to specification and/or customer expectations, while making sure the submitted items match what was quoted.

• Maintain open communication with all parties involved in the project. Providing timely, professional written responses to customers inquiries concerning product, schedules, installation, conflicts problems, vendors, etc., as may be required.

• Ensure vendors on any given project are fulfilling their obligations to H2I Group, Inc, and our customers, while maintaining a professional working relationship with them. Ordering vendor products required per current company processes.

• Develop & coordinate schedule to ensure projects are completed on time. Including but not limited to product delivery, installation (either in-house or with subcontracted installers), production keeping in mind lead times, site meetings, punch list, phasing, etc.

• Prepare or assist in preparing and submitting necessary change orders reflecting the change of cost/sell price relative to a customer’s request for additions, deletions, and/or modifications, while up-selling whenever possible.

• Promptly removing any obstacles or hindrances which prevent timely collection of monies from customers. Forecasting. Communicate billing schedule, assist in creating schedule of values and determine taxable products/dollar amounts with our Accounting team. This includes approving vendor invoices for payment promptly.

• Attending site meetings when required (dependent on project) and maintaining customer relations with site coordinator and other trades.

• Review, understand and assist in managing projects in accordance with terms and conditions provided on project contract documents.

• As required participate in various negotiations with customers, architects, and sub-contractors to protect company interests.

• Work with the Sales team to develop and nurture new and existing clients.

• Attend internal/external training opportunities.

• Perform internal training relative to operations as needed for Sales, PM interns and PC’S.

• Assist the training and development of Project Manager Interns and Project Coordinators to a successful position.

• Travel to job sites to inspect work and participate in various meetings such as Trade Coordination meetings, Company presentations, and Installation Coordination meetings as required.

• Develop necessary internal and external relationships to successfully assist in managing projects to meet or exceed customer expectations.

• Work with Operations Manager to develop programs for improving/enhancing processes with H2I Group, Inc.

• All employees are responsible for complying with company procedures and safety requirements, including reviewing work area daily for potential safety and health hazards, reporting potential hazards to their supervisors, as well as reporting any work-related injuries or illnesses to their supervisors as well.

• Additional activities as may be assigned by Operations Manager.

Qualifications:

• Degree in related field and/or practical work experience.

• Strong technical and organizational skills in addition to excellent written and verbal communication skills, in a professional environment.

• Solid interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills.

• A high level of integrity, professionalism, dependability, enthusiasm, and ethical judgement.

• Strong quantitative analysis and critical thinking skills.

• Ability to learn the specifications and technical details of the products that H2I Group distributes as well as those of our competition.

• Maintain an organized and clean workspace.

• Foster positive teamwork relationships with vendors and fellow employees.

• Self-motivated.

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without Visa sponsorship.

What’s in it for YOU:At the H2I Group, we believe that people are the most important part of our business. We are proud to be an Employee-Owned Company and offer the following benefits:

• Competitive Compensation Package: Salary, Commission, 401K, Company stock/ESOP (18% in additional base compensation goes to retirement)
• Potential Bonuses: Merit incentive bonuses in Spring & Fall
• Employee Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life Insurance
• Flexible work schedule
• Education Benefits: Undergraduate degree, master’s degree tuition support
• Education Scholarship Awards: Employee's children and grandchildren are eligible to receive scholarship awards for continuing education.

This job description does not necessarily include all job functions and responsibilities. Employees may be asked to perform other additional related duties and tasks. Management reserves the right to revise and update job description at any time.

Haldeman-Homme Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.