Project Engineer (Civil - Forensics) at M2E LLC

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Forensic Engineering, Project Management, Civil Engineering, Technical Project Execution, Client Development, Construction Materials, Field Work, Report Writing, Presentation Skills, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Budget Management, Team Development, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Standards, Mentoring

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

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 As our Project Engineer, you will manage forensic engineering assignments, perform forensic engineering assessments, provide verbal/written reports for insurance carriers, attorneys, homeowners, property managers, etc. This requires travel to job sites and other m2e office locations and geographic regions. Main Duties and Responsibilities Technical project execution, including applying sound engineering judgment and a deep understanding of governing codes, design guidelines, and industry practices; collaborating with interdisciplinary project teams across m2e as the civil engineering subject-matter expert (SME); leveraging your expertise for a variety of civil/structural projects, including the investigation, design, analysis, repair, and renovation of new and existing structures, construction materials, loading conditions, and construction types; preparing technically excellent client deliverables; providing high-quality reviews and oversight of work by others; and performing and training others in hands-on field work. Project management, including client development, project scoping, assembling and managing appropriate project teams, maintaining project schedules and budgets, and managing client expectations and deliverables. Contributions to civil infrastructure practice and company-wide objectives, including collaborating with other m2e colleagues for in-house knowledge-sharing and training initiatives; and engaging in meaningful involvement in industry-related professional organizations, conferences, and technical committees. Plans and execute multiple forensic investigation projects simultaneously, tracking and delivering them on time and within budget. Leads group of project engineers, engineering consultants and technicians, exercising considerable independence in decision making process. In some instances, act as the Engineer of Record in the preparation of construction plans, design improvement, specifications and timetable activities, and overall construction of projects. Most of the time, the design is for repairs or restoration. Oversees, directs, and executes the acquisition of field data in a systematic or organized manner for analysis. Develops and recommends standard operating procedures and performance standards utilized by the team. Monitors operations and activities in the field to help assure standard operating procedures are followed and performance standards are met. Reviews project documentation and reports prepared by staff for accuracy and completeness. Handles requests for information, service or complaints or makes referrals to appropriate staff in a timely and concerned manner that reflects an effort to resolve any arising issues while at the same time acting responsibly on behalf of m2e. Models and strictly adheres to m2e standards, policies, and project schedules. Informs, in a timely manner, Department Head regarding any conflicts/issues that relate to his/her work. Develops and writes effective reports with all necessary backup material for external consumption. Develops and effectively delivers presentations to critical/high level customers. Responsible for budgets, proposal preparation, bid implementation, manpower estimates (immediate and long-range), and ensuring on-time delivery of projects. Drives team development making learning 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. Active Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) license via examination or active registration in another state with the ability to reciprocate to Florida within six months of beginning employment. Valid contractor license (building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing) preferred. Valid State of Florida Driver's License and reliable transportation required. Additional preferred certifications: OSHA 10, Swing Stage, FDOT. Minimum Experience 5+ years of pre-or-post degree work experience, which must have involved construction, design, inspection or estimating, and budgeting. 4+ years of forensic engineering preferred. Demonstrated project management experience in the field. Demonstrated testimony experience. Storm & Water drainage knowledge. Skills and Abilities English proficiency: Fluent (Speak, read, understand, interpret content and write). Knowledgeable in all technical areas of design, construction and management, or having a demonstrated ability to achieve that level of proficiency in a short period of time. Strong communication and collaboration skills, particularly in dealing with manpower and budgets. Strong presentation skills. Effectively mentors, trains and develops people within and/or outside his/her work group/team. Creative problem solving. 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.

Responsibilities

The Project Engineer will manage forensic engineering assignments, perform assessments, and provide reports for various stakeholders. This role includes project management, technical execution, and leading project teams while ensuring adherence to standards and timelines.