Project Lead

Description

Who We Are:

m2e Consulting Engineers is a full-service multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy in South and Central Florida that delivers industry-leading creative and technical services to a variety of clients including building owners, architects, developers, property managers, law firms, and general contractors.

Our Core Values

• Integrity First – We always act with honesty and transparency, and we own our mistakes.
• Excellence in Service – We anticipate client needs, deliver exceptional results, and maintain a client-focused mindset.
• Take Responsibility – We deliver on our promises, are dependable, and remain results-oriented.
• United in Success – We collaborate effectively, respect each other, support one another, and leave our egos aside.
• Committed to Growth – We embrace learning, strive for continuous improvement, and pursue excellence in all we do.

Working At M2e:

• Creative, collaborative environment with Friday Happy Hour to relax after a productive week. 
• 100% employer-paid Healthcare Premiums (Medical, Dental, Vision, GAP). 
• 11.5 Paid Holidays, and Unlimited Flexible PTO. 
• 401K plan with 100% match on the first 5%. 
• m2e ranked as one of Inc. Magazine's 5000 Fastest Growing Companies and has been named one of the Best Places to Work by the South Florida Business Journal.

Job Purpose

Design, oversee, and coordinate various aspects of a project within the incumbent’s area of expertise including financial administration, budgeting, and manpower planning, to ensure the successful delivery of engineering projects, within budget, and in compliance with applicable safety and engineering codes and standards.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee key project deliverables, including oversight of project specifications, conformance with established construction/engineering practices and applicable codes, project status, on-time delivery, and budgeting.
• Negotiate complex agreements with other groups/teams, contractors, developers, and other clients.
• Lead all efforts related to long-range planning of multiple major projects.
• Identify complex problems and devise optimal and innovative solutions to problems that often cross organizational boundaries.
• Provide technical and professional guidance to staff, work crews, consultants, and others on topics related to code interpretation, material standards, design and engineering drawings, specifications, plan interpretations, installation procedures, and construction methods.
• Perform a variety of project related activities including, but not limited to, preparation and review of construction contracts; conduct pre-construction conferences; approval of time schedules; review and approve pay requests; evaluate and approve change orders; solve construction problems; perform final inspection and project close out duties.
• Travel to jobsites of assigned engineering projects; note work progress and possible problem areas; report findings to supervisory staff as necessary; resolve project problems by reviewing and commenting on proposed modifications of design, construction change orders, and related methods.
• Attend and serve as staff/representative for pre-design, pre-bid, and pre-construction meetings related to assigned projects.
• Strictly adheres to the office standards, policies, and project schedules. Informs, in a timely manner, project manager and/or supervisor regarding any conflicts/issues that relate to his/her work.
• Use judgement in making trades off (staff and budgets) to achieve company goals.
• Escalate, in a timely manner, potential conflicts/issues that may affect project deliverables.
• Enter time accurately daily and completes projects on budget.
• Learning is a required assignment for all employees.

Requirements

Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master’s degree in Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited college or university, or documented combination of education and professional experience in related engineering field.
• Registered Architect and/or General Contractor license preferred.
• Possession of a valid State of Florida Driver's License and reliable transportation required.

Minimum Experience

• 4-7 years of post-degree work experience, which must have involved construction, design, inspection or estimating.
• Structural/architectural/MEP/forensics, restoration, and/or building envelope consulting services.
• Skills and Abilities:
• English proficiency: Fluent (Speak, read, understand, interpret content and write).
• Proven ability to lead and engage teams.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering project management and budget controls.
• Advanced knowledge of construction inspection.
• Advanced knowledge of principles and practices of architecture and building systems design.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Proven ability to provide efficient customer service and communicate clearly and objectively.
• Proven ability to anticipate problems and negotiate solutions.

Physical Demands*

Necessary to perform the assigned duties safely and effectively:

• Ability to sit with back at a 90-degree angle for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to look at a computer for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to stand upright for up to 8 hours per day.
• Must be able to access and navigate job sites and construction areas (uneven terrain, exposure to outdoor weather elements)
• Bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, laying, crawling, and twisting required up to 30% of the time in this role.
• Must be able to ride in a hoist and/or swing stage.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to use right and left foot for repetitive movements as in operating controls or levers.
• Full dexterity of wrists and fingers required with repetitive motions.
• Must be able to see near, in the distance, color, depth, and range.

*Safety equipment, including but not limited to hard hat, OSHA approved footwear, safety glasses and safety vests, is always required while performing job functions on active construction sites. Safety gloves, ear plugs, and safety harness will be issued when appropriate.

*Riding in a hoist and/or in a swing stage to be performed under strict adherence to the OSHA standards. Climbing ladders and scaffolds to be performed under strict adherence to the OSHA standards.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.