Project Manager/Project Engineer in Temple Terrace, Florida at CROWN CAPITAL MGMT LLC

Project Engineer – Commercial Roofing & Waterproofing

Reports To: Vice President of Roofing & Waterproofing
Department: Engineering / Operations
Classification: Exempt (subject to applicable wage and hour requirements)
Employment Type: Full-Time

General Description

The Project Engineer is responsible for providing technical engineering support, construction estimating, project management, and logistics coordination for commercial roofing and waterproofing projects.

This position applies engineering principles, technical analysis, cost engineering, and project management methodologies to evaluate construction requirements, develop estimates, coordinate materials and resources, and support efficient project execution.

The Project Engineer collaborates with Estimating, Operations, Purchasing, and field management to ensure projects are technically sound, properly planned, cost-effective, and completed in accordance with engineering specifications, project schedules, and applicable building codes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Engineering & Technical Analysis

• Review and interpret engineering drawings, architectural plans, construction specifications, and technical documentation.
• Apply engineering principles to evaluate construction methods, material requirements, project feasibility, and technical specifications.
• Perform technical calculations, material quantity assessments, and engineering-related evaluations to support project planning.
• Evaluate roofing and waterproofing systems for compliance with approved design requirements, manufacturer specifications, and applicable building codes.
• Identify technical discrepancies, constructability concerns, and engineering challenges, recommending appropriate solutions.
• Coordinate with architects, licensed engineers, manufacturers, and technical consultants to resolve engineering-related project issues.

Construction Estimating & Cost Engineering

• Utilize construction estimating software to develop detailed material takeoffs, labor estimates, equipment requirements, and project cost projections.
• Analyze construction drawings and engineering specifications to determine quantities, material requirements, and project costs.
• Prepare and evaluate project budgets, cost estimates, and financial projections.
• Analyze project cost variances and recommend improvements to project efficiency.
• Evaluate alternative materials, systems, and construction methodologies for technical suitability and cost-effectiveness.
• Support bid preparation through technical analysis, quantity verification, and cost engineering.

Project Management & Engineering Coordination

• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of commercial roofing and waterproofing projects.
• Develop and monitor project schedules, technical milestones, engineering deliverables, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Superintendents, Estimators, and Operations leadership to align project activities with engineering requirements.
• Review project progress, identify technical or scheduling concerns, and recommend corrective actions.
• Evaluate changes in project scope and assess their impact on engineering requirements, costs, materials, and project timelines.
• Assist with technical submittals, RFIs, change orders, and construction documentation.
• Participate in preconstruction meetings, technical reviews, and project progress meetings.

Logistics Management & Resource Planning

• Coordinate the technical planning and logistical requirements associated with construction materials, equipment, and project resources.
• Analyze project schedules, material specifications, and construction sequencing to determine procurement and delivery requirements.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Warehouse, Operations, and field management to coordinate material availability and jobsite deliveries.
• Evaluate material lead times, equipment requirements, and resource availability to identify potential project delays.
• Develop and recommend logistical solutions that improve construction efficiency, material utilization, and project execution.
• Assist in coordinating material allocations and equipment utilization across multiple projects.
• Monitor logistical constraints and recommend adjustments to construction sequencing, procurement schedules, and resource planning.
• Support inventory and material management through engineering-based quantity analysis and project forecasting.

Quality Assurance & Technical Compliance

• Review project documentation and construction activities for compliance with engineering specifications, approved plans, and applicable building codes.
• Assist in evaluating technical deficiencies and developing corrective recommendations.
• Prepare technical reports, engineering evaluations, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with licensed Professional Engineers when project activities require engineering approval or certification.
• Support quality-control processes and technical inspections throughout project execution.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required.
• Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline preferred.

Experience & Technical Requirements

• Demonstrated experience with construction estimating software required.
• Experience with engineering analysis, technical estimating, or engineering-related project coordination.
• Knowledge of construction project planning, cost engineering, material management, and logistics coordination.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, architectural plans, and technical specifications.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, organizational, and technical problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and project management applications.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and technical deliverables simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Experience in commercial construction, roofing, waterproofing, or building-envelope systems.
• Experience with Bluebeam, PlanSwift, STACK, or comparable construction estimating software.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Smartsheet, or construction project management platforms.
• Experience coordinating material procurement, construction logistics, and project scheduling.
• Knowledge of Florida Building Code requirements and construction industry standards.

Professional Responsibilities

The Project Engineer will apply professional engineering knowledge and technical judgment to support engineering evaluations, construction estimating, project planning, and logistics optimization.

Engineering work requiring professional licensure, including the signing or sealing of engineering documents, must be performed by or under the appropriate supervision of a Florida-licensed Professional Engineer, as required by law.