Project Engineer

PTAG is a Project Management Advisory & Services firm, which is recognized in the industry by Project & Construction Management Industry think-tanks, innovative service delivery partners and world leading industrial clients.  We are looking for a Project Engineer to help us expand our presence with our clients in the Power Industry. We seek Project Professionals who will align with our corporate mission, vision & values:

Our mission is to help our clients ensure successful delivery and efficient operation of their major capital projects. Our goal is to employ innovation and strategic thinking by capital project subject matter experts to deliver optimum project results.
PTAG’s vision is to help our clients become global leaders in the selection, planning, and execution of their capital and sustaining projects.
Our values include:

• Safety: The safety of our employees, suppliers and clients is our top priority
• Collaboration: Creating true partnerships with our clients and service providers
• Leadership: Improving project performance through the application of best practices
• Accountability: Being accountable to our clients for every aspect of an engagement
• Client Satisfaction: Delivering 100% client satisfaction on every project
• Integrity: Open and clear communication in every aspect of our business

Location: Detroit, MI

Type of Employment: Contract

Role & Responsibilities:
The Project Engineer is responsible for providing technical and other project support to a project manager for either a single large project or multiple smaller projects. Duties include review of plans and specifications; answering questions related to specific aspects of a project such as scope, schedule, budget, and other requirements; monitoring and reporting of costs and project progress; and special projects as assigned.
Key Accountabilities

• Review of plans, technical documents, permit requirements, contracts, and other commercial documents.
• Responding to questions regarding specific aspects of a project such as scope, schedule, and budget.
• Preparing cost estimates, schedules, and purchase orders.
• Preparing and evaluating bid packages for engineering, construction, equipment, and materials.
• Monitoring activities at a construction site to ensure work progresses as scheduled, within budget, as well adherence to project technical and commercial requirements.
• Coordinating activities of contractors, consultants, and vendors in support of assigned projects or in support of a project manager.
• Acting as a Task Manager with responsibility for compliance with scope, technical, budget, and schedule requirements for specific tasks to a larger project.
• Performing technical due diligence activities in support of development efforts.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in engineering or equivalent discipline
• 10 - 12 years' experience minimum in the engineering or construction fields

Other Qualifications
Preferred:

• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures related to the engineering and construction industries
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
• Works under supervision of a project manager or director
• Ability to function within a matrix organization in which functional and business leaders have equal authority within the organization and employees report to both a functional leader and a business leader
• Ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with both a functional and business leader, who collaborate on employee issues and decisions (including performance management, compensation, and development)

Additional Information

• Incumbents may engage in all or some combination of the activities and accountabilities and utilize a variety of the competencies cited in this description depending upon the organization and role to which they are assigned. This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents in this job. It is not intended as an all-inclusive list of accountabilities or responsibilities, nor is it intended to limit the rights of supervisors or management representatives to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

PTAG is growing and seeking project professionals who want to join a fast paced, innovative, and team-oriented company. PTAG provides industry competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including an employee share purchase plan. PTAG provides an environment to develop and grow professionally and personally.