Project Engineer

Company Overview

SESCO is a rapidly growing U.S. distributor of cement and construction materials and operates within a diversified international group of companies generating approximately $3 billion in annual revenue. Cement distribution plays a critical role in supporting U.S. infrastructure, commercial development, and manufacturing supply chains. SESCO is actively expanding its distribution network through new terminals, satellite locations, and strategic partnerships while evaluating opportunities for organic growth and acquisitions to strengthen its national footprint. The company operates with a lean leadership structure that provides team members direct exposure to senior decision makers and meaningful involvement in strategic initiatives.

This position will be part of a team that operates almost as a separate engineering and construction arm mostly handling capital projects. The growing demand in the construction and building materials industry has propelled them to invest in building new facilities that can help expand their market reach. This dynamic team is committed to providing excellent engineering, procurement, and construction services. They strive for top quality candidates to ensure their successful development.

The type of projects the team works on ranges from full marine terminal design/procurement/construction, to planning and building out a network of satellite rail/barge terminals, to smaller scale expansions to each of the existing facilities. Additionally, as the company continues to expand and integrate vertically, there will be several new project types in these downstream markets, as well as the potential to provide these services externally.

Position Overview

As a Project Engineer you bring your commitment to excellence and unwavering work ethic. You will provide administrative and technical services in the fields of scheduling, cost engineering, subcontract coordination, and general project administration. Along with job site project managers and superintendents, you will have responsibilities in overall project oversight. The ideal candidate will communicate with respect, interact with integrity, be coachable and open to mentorship, and have fun while growing professionally (i.e. work hard/play hard). This is a tight-knit team that depends on each other’s passion and skills to obtain results that are above average. If you enjoy being challenged, are curious by nature, and are willing to be exposed to all components of building a state-of-the-art import facility then this job might be a good fit.

Our Tampa location is our newest addition to the SESCO Cement locations. With the terminal being in the construction phase, you will be part of the ground up growth of the terminal as it is moves towards completion. Once operational, you will work to continually improve the site through other projects as needed.

Responsibilities

• This role will be heavily active in the field during the construction phase of a project, coordinating with subcontractors and crews, verifying quality of work, answering engineering questions and/or resolving issues that may pop up in real time.
• Assist in development of project plan as requested. Specifically, provide support to Project Manager(s) through helping to develop business cases by gathering requirements, building investment decision models, etc.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager(s) in purchasing activities including scoping and take-offs.
• Prepare and forward submittals. Confirm submittal complies with plans/specs.
• Support the development and updating of the project schedule and subcontractor detail schedules.
• Monitor and expedite material deliveries ensuring all deliveries conform with the project schedule.
• Administer subcontracts as assigned.
• Assist the Project Manager and Superintendent in the coordination of drawings.
• Draft change orders. Solicit prices from subcontractors and suppliers. Perform scope take-off and estimate costs.
• Aid in close out of project; includes assembling manuals and other warranties for turnover to owner and preparation final payment documents for subcontractors.
• Act as the point person for document management applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or related degree or equivalent experience.
• Must have 1-4 years of experience in the related field.
• Working knowledge of multiple engineering disciplines such as civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, piping, geotechnical, and surveying.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and prepare them when applicable.
• Ability to read and understand Project financial documents and budgets and prepare them when applicable.
• MS Excel, MS Project, and AutoCAD/SolidWorks experience preferred.
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated drive for excellence and taking initiative
• Strong work ethics, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right, efficiently and safely.
• Capable of using critical thinking to adapt to change and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, suppliers and clients.
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives
• Strong organization, multitasking, time management skills, and attention to detail
• Participate in team building activities along with socialization.

Physical Strain:

• Standard requirements. Bending, squatting, climbing, stooping, twisting and reaching will all be required occasionally in this position in office and at the construction site.
• Sitting for long periods of time
• Lifting 10 pounds maximum with occasional lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds
• May be required to work at heights of up to 25 feet.