About the Role
The Design and Construction Project Engineer/ Assistant Project Manager supports the Project Manager on technical, architectural, or engineering projects, primarily focused on office buildouts and upgrading building mechanical operations. This role assists in managing on-site personnel, budgeting, risk assessment, and scheduling to ensure successful project delivery. The ideal candidate is a flexible, adaptable team player with strong organizational and communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Manage various major and/or minor project and alteration services, ranging from workspace alterations to full oversight of complex construction projects.
- Act as a back-up to the Project Manager when they are off-site.
- Perform site inspections.
- Participate in cross-functional team meetings.
- Conduct pre-building assessments, quality control, implement changes to CAD plans, and plan maintenance activities related to projects.
- Make suggestions for process improvements to enhance team performance.
- Gather and analyze data, blueprints, and reports.
- Determine facility and equipment specifications.
- Analyze project costs and prepare budgets.
- Liaise with contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
- Report on project progress to the Project Manager and clients.
- Design and oversee the implementation of facility expansion, systems, and quality controls.
- Evaluate operational systems and facility infrastructure to improve efficiencies.
- Develop process plans and optimize resource allocation.
- Ensure compliance with regulations, building codes, and health and safety standards.
- Prepare compliance documentation.
- Ensure project adherence to internal SOPs and external regulations, including maintaining project documentation.
- Work independently when required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering design or construction.
- Proficient in reviewing and commenting on Design Intent Drawings and As Built Drawings.
- Some cost estimating experience.
- Knowledge of the building process and construction principles.
- Knowledge of relevant regulations and building codes.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Project management skills.
- Regularly required to talk or hear.
- Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- May frequently lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.
Skills
- AutoCAD
- SAP
- MS Office
Location
- New York, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5 years
Education Level
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering: Mechanical, Civil, Environmental, Industrial Engineering or related engineering disciplines, preferred.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $120,000.00 - $130,000.00
About the Company
- Action Facilities Management, INC (AFM) is a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) and a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) established in 2001.
- AFM provides services to government and commercial clients in 11 states and the District of Columbia.
- AFM's core competencies are in Integrated Facilities Management, including building maintenance and operations, janitorial services, security services, emergency management, and administrative support.
