Project Engineer Logistics

Are you interested in a career in logistics, manufacturing, purchasing, or supply chain operations? Do you possess an entrepreneurial spirit? Do you thrive in performance-based environments that reward work ethic, integrity, and values by doing the right thing? Would you be interested in growing your career within the proven framework of a world-class, industry-leading Mechanical Contractor?

If you are interested in developing and executing solutions to complex problems in the fast-paced construction industry, McKenney’s, Inc. may have the position you are looking for. With our strong focus on customer relations and the ability to quickly and safely deliver high-quality mechanical solutions, McKenney’s, Inc. is growing in the Southeastern United States. As a third-generation family-owned company, we are financially strong and one of the most technology-driven mechanical contractors in the country

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For over 70 years McKenney’s, Inc. has attracted the best people as well as the best customers. We pride ourselves on consistently performing above customer expectations. We are constantly challenging ourselves to strive for improvement. As a third-generation family-owned company, we are financially strong and one of the most technology-driven mechanical contractors in the countr

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McKenney's, Inc. is seeking Project Engineers to join our Logistics & Manufacturing team in Atlanta, Georgia. This exciting role of Project Engineer is a 9-12-month entry-level position designed to expose the employee to McKenney’s processes, capabilities, and scope of work before moving into a role in the Logistics & Manufacturing departme

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POSITION SUM

MARYAs a Project Engineer, you will be placed into a 12-month rotational program where you will support various departments involved in the life cycle of a construction project. During these rotations, you will participate in McKenney’s preconstruction, design, virtual construction, fabrication, project management, and installation phases of a project, as well as the technology processes involved. Throughout this program, you will not only gain hands-on project experience but also learn how each of these groups interact with the Logistics & Manufacturing Department. By the conclusion of the program, Project Engineers will have gained exposure to our business, developed strong leadership skills, established impactful relationships, and expanded their knowledge and understanding of the construction indus

try.
Learning objectives in this role include, but are not limited to, the detailing of mechanical systems (ductwork, mechanical piping, and plumbing); coordinating McKenney’s work with customers and other trades throug

h the
BIM process; estimating projects; interacting with our suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors; and working in the field as part of an installation crew. In addition to this training, we expect the Project Engineer to develop strong relationships with project managers, foreman, virtual construction team members, field operations, engineers, suppliers, and other trade sub-contractors through consistent interaction and communic

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Throughout their rotations, the Project Engineer will work with their sponsor in Logistics and Manufacturing to identify logistics, supply chain operations, manufacturing, technology, and project management career opportunities after finishing the program. These opportunities will be based on candidate interest and business need, and include, but are not limited to, roles involving expanding purchasing support to all business units or providing project management support of manufacturing oper

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BASIC QUALIF

ICATIONS· Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, building construction, or supply chain management, or minimum 5+ years experience working with plumbing, piping, or HVAC systems in an office or t

he field· Must have PC experience in Windows environments, working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, Web-enabled applications, and database

software
PREFERRED QUALI

FICATIONS· Bachelor’s degree in industrial en

gineering· Demonstrated successful experience in the construction

industry· Experience with S

martsheet· Strong Business Acumen (entrepreneurshi

p counts)· Leadership exposure (conferences, traini

ng, etc.)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND CHARA

CTERISTICS· Strong leadership skills, self-motivation, and the ability to respond quickly to changing custom

er demands· Productive time management to maximize efficiency and meet challenging

work goals· Ability to succeed both independently and collaboratively in a team e

nvironment· Strong attention to detail and prioritization of company needs to maximize pro

fitability· Effective communication across a diverse group of people (PMs, drafting, field staff, fabrication sh

ops, etc.)· Solid reasoning, math, science, and techni

cal skills· Readiness to take on additional responsibilities as needed and independently manage

priorities· Exceptional work ethic and project

ownership· Integrity to uphold company values and demand the highest standards of conduct from self

and others· Persistence to attain results under adverse circumstances an

d conflict
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYS

ICAL EFFORT· Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office e

nvironment.· Work will require construction job site visits. This will require the physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs and ladders, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, and the ability to negotiate work areas under co

nstruction.· Light physical effort handling average-weight objects up to 25 pounds may be required oc