Staff II

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

• •Do What's Right – Honesty, Integrity, Truthfulness
• •Do Your Best – Exceptional Client-Centric Service, Go Above and Beyond, Anticipate Needs
• •Own It – Accountable, Committed, Reliable
• •Win Together – Respect, Positive, Team Orientated, Support One Another
• •Grow Together – Continuous Improvement, Learn and Improve, No Ego

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

Assist Project Managers and Project Directors in daily project-related activities. Perform professional and technical tasks ranging from inspections, reporting, plan preparation and reviews. This includes construction administration tasks and demonstrates increasing levels of autonomy. Provide guidance to entry level employees in m2e’s standard operating procedures and protocols.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• •Prepares drawings, specifications, cost estimates, project schedules, and other work for accuracy, presentation and conformance with established construction/engineering practices and applicable codes and standards in preparation for issuance to client.
• •Prepare agendas and meeting minutes for construction and/or client meetings.
• •Assist Project Manager/Project Engineer in preparing presentations, construction documents, and reports in conformance with established m2e construction/engineering practices, and applicable codes and standards.
• •Performs a variety of project 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 work sites 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 adhere to the office standards, policies, and project schedules. Inform project manager and/or supervisor in a timely manner of any conflicts/issues that relate to his/her work.
• •Organize project files; upload inspection photographs and data.
• •Enter time accurately daily and complete assigned projects on budget.
• •Learning is a required assignment for all employees.

Requirements

Professional Qualifications

• •Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited college or university or documented equivalent combination of education and professional experience in related engineering field.
• •Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• •Possession of registration as an Engineering Intern (EI) or Engineer in Training (EIT) via examination is preferred.
• •Possession of a valid State of Florida Driver's License and reliable transportation required.

Minimum Experience

• •2-4 years of post-degree work experience, which must have involved construction, design, inspection or estimating.
• •Forensic Engineering Experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• •English proficiency: Fluent (Speak, read, understand, interpret content, and write).
• •Basic principles and practices of construction inspection.
• •Basic principles and practices of architecture and building systems design.
• •Review and approval of project plans and specifications.
• •Evaluation, review, and approval of change orders.
• •Preparation and administration of assigned projects and corresponding budget. (Manage small group to achieve goals within budget. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility.)
• •Allocation of limited resources in cost-effective manner.
• •Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• •Ability to provide efficient customer service and communicate clearly and objectively.
• •Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and meet deliverables under deadlines.

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.