Value Engineering

M/E Engineer III (Mechanical & Electrical Engineering) – Austin, TX

M/E Engineer III (Mechanical & Electrical Engineering)

πŸ“ Location: Austin, Texas
🏠 Work Arrangement: Hybrid (4 Days Onsite / 1 Day Remote Per Week)
πŸ’Ό Employment Type: Full-Time
✈️ Travel: Occasional
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Available for Exceptional Candidates

Overview

A nationally recognized construction and engineering organization is seeking an experienced M/E Engineer III to support the design, analysis, estimating, commissioning, and construction execution of complex mechanical and electrical building systems.

This role works closely with preconstruction, project management, field operations, subcontractors, and design teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical & Electrical Engineering

  • Develop budgetary mechanical and electrical estimates from schematic and design documents.

  • Evaluate and recommend optimal MEP system solutions.

  • Perform systems analysis and provide value engineering recommendations.

  • Coordinate mechanical and electrical scopes throughout bidding and construction phases.

  • Support project scheduling through system sequencing and constructability planning.

Construction & Commissioning

  • Perform field inspections to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards.

  • Review and approve shop drawings and submittals.

  • Lead commissioning activities, including:

    • Pre-functional checklists

    • Functional testing procedures

    • Performance verification

    • Deficiency resolution

  • Generate and manage commissioning plans and documentation.

Quality & Project Support

  • Review design documents and identify constructability or quality concerns.

  • Assist with subcontractor evaluations and bid analysis.

  • Support quality control initiatives throughout project execution.

  • Create innovative tools and process improvements to enhance project delivery.

Leadership & Collaboration

  • Mentor junior engineers and project team members.

  • Collaborate with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.

  • Promote a culture of safety, quality, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in:

    • Mechanical Engineering

    • Electrical Engineering

    • Architectural Engineering

    • Related Engineering Discipline

Experience

  • 5+ years of construction and/or engineering experience preferred.

  • Experience supporting commercial construction projects involving MEP systems.

Required Skills

βœ” Mechanical & Plumbing Systems

βœ” Electrical Systems

βœ” Construction Estimating

βœ” Commissioning & Startup

βœ” Constructability Reviews

βœ” Shop Drawings & Submittals

βœ” Project Scheduling Support

βœ” Value Engineering

βœ” Quality Control & Inspections

βœ” Construction Management Processes

βœ” Microsoft Office Suite

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate combines strong technical MEP expertise with hands-on construction experience and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple project teams.

They will possess:

  • Strong understanding of building mechanical and electrical systems.

  • Experience with estimating, commissioning, and field execution.

  • Ability to interpret plans, specifications, and construction documents.

  • Knowledge of construction means and methods.

  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

  • Desire to mentor and support junior team members.

Candidate Snapshot

Requirement

Details

Experience

5–7+ Years

Seniority

Mid-Senior Level

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Industry

Construction / Engineering

Specialization

Mechanical & Electrical Systems

Travel

Occasional

Work Arrangement

Hybrid (1 Remote Day Weekly)

Sponsorship

Not Available

Screening Questions

  1. Are you authorized to work in the United States?

  2. Do you now or in the future require visa sponsorship?

  3. Do you have experience with both mechanical/plumbing and electrical building systems?

  4. Have you supported commercial construction projects from preconstruction through commissioning?

  5. Do you have experience reviewing design documents, shop drawings, and submittals?

  6. Have you participated in commissioning and functional testing activities?

  7. Do you have at least 5 years of construction and/or engineering experience?

Why Consider This Opportunity?

  • Work on large-scale commercial construction projects.

  • Blend of engineering, field operations, commissioning, and project execution.

  • Opportunity to influence design, constructability, and system performance.

  • Strong career path toward Senior M/E Engineering leadership.

  • Collaborative environment with exposure to complex, high-profile projects.

  • Hybrid work schedule with flexibility and strong professional development opportunities.

 

Senior Estimator – Heavy Civil & Roadway Construction – Houston, TX

Senior Estimator – Heavy Civil & Roadway Construction

πŸ“ Location: Houston, Texas
🏒 Work Arrangement: On-Site
πŸ’Ό Employment Type: Full-Time
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Available
πŸ’° Salary: $150,000 – $180,000

Overview

A leading heavy civil contractor is seeking a Senior Estimator to support major roadway and infrastructure projects throughout Texas.

This role is ideal for an experienced estimator with a strong background in DOT, roadway, bridge, and heavy civil construction, who can take ownership of complex hard-bid estimates and collaborate closely with operations and project teams to secure large-scale infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating & Preconstruction

  • Prepare detailed cost estimates and competitive bid proposals for heavy civil and roadway projects.

  • Review plans, specifications, quantities, production rates, and subcontractor/vendor pricing.

  • Perform quantity take-offs, material pricing, and cost analysis.

  • Develop estimates for:

    • Roadway construction and reconstruction

    • Concrete and asphalt paving

    • Road widening projects

    • Drainage and underground utilities

    • Earthwork and excavation

    • Bridge and transportation infrastructure projects

Bid Strategy & Risk Analysis

  • Participate in pre-bid meetings and client discussions.

  • Support overall bid strategy development.

  • Identify project risks, opportunities, and value engineering solutions.

  • Work closely with operations and leadership teams throughout the pursuit process.

Project Collaboration

  • Coordinate with project managers, operations leaders, and executive teams.

  • Assist with project handoff following successful bid awards.

  • Maintain current market knowledge regarding labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor pricing.

Required Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in:

    • Civil Engineering

    • Construction Engineering Technology

    • Construction Management

    • Related field

Experience

  • 4+ years of heavy civil/highway estimating experience.

  • 4+ years of hard bid estimating experience.

  • Experience estimating projects valued between $5M – $30M+.

  • Experience estimating:

    • Roadways

    • Bridges

    • Concrete structures

    • Excavation and earthwork

    • Drainage systems

    • Asphalt and paving projects

Required Skills

βœ” Heavy Civil Estimating
βœ” DOT / Highway Construction
βœ” Hard Bid Estimating
βœ” Quantity Take-Offs
βœ” Cost Analysis & Pricing
βœ” Roadway Construction
βœ” Bridge Construction
βœ” Earthwork & Excavation
βœ” Drainage & Utility Construction
βœ” Value Engineering

Preferred Software Experience

  • HCSS HeavyBid

  • Bid2Win

  • Primavera / P6

  • AGTEK

  • AutoCAD Civil 3D

  • Viewpoint

  • HeavyJob

  • Other construction estimating and scheduling platforms

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a highly skilled Heavy Civil Estimator who has successfully delivered competitive bids for complex transportation and infrastructure projects.

They will possess:

  • Strong DOT and roadway estimating expertise.

  • Deep understanding of heavy civil construction means and methods.

  • Advanced quantity take-off and pricing capabilities.

  • Strong analytical and risk assessment skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple pursuits simultaneously.

  • Experience collaborating closely with operations and project teams.

Candidate Snapshot

Requirement

Details

Experience

4+ Years Heavy Civil Estimating

Industry

Heavy Civil / Transportation Construction

Education

Bachelor's Degree Required

Seniority

Mid-Senior Level

Travel

Occasional

Relocation

Available

Location

Houston, TX

Why Consider This Opportunity?

  • Work on major infrastructure projects that shape growing Texas communities.

  • Join an established heavy civil construction organization with a strong project pipeline.

  • High-visibility role with direct impact on project wins and company growth.

  • Competitive compensation and relocation support.

  • Opportunity to work on complex roadway, bridge, utility, and transportation projects throughout Texas.

 

M/E Electrical Lead Engineer – Mission Critical Construction & Commissioning - Omaha, Nebraska

M/E Engineer – Electrical Lead (Mission Critical)

πŸ“ Location: Omaha, Nebraska (Onsite)
πŸ’Ό Employment Type: Full-Time
πŸ“ˆ Seniority Level: Mid-Senior
πŸ•’ Experience Required: 5–7+ years
πŸŽ“ Education: Bachelor’s Degree required
✈️ Travel: Required (project-based)
🌎 Visa Sponsorship: Not available

πŸš€ Overview

An established construction and engineering organization is seeking an M/E Engineer – Electrical Lead to support mission-critical projects.

This role focuses on mechanical and electrical systems leadership, including design review, estimating, commissioning, and construction execution. You will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

πŸ”§ Key Responsibilities

Electrical & Mechanical Engineering

  • Lead and execute mechanical and electrical construction activities

  • Review system options and perform technical analysis and value engineering

  • Develop and manage M/E scopes of work during preconstruction and bidding

  • Interpret drawings, specifications, and design documents to identify risks and improvements

Estimating & Preconstruction

  • Develop budgetary M/E estimates from schematic and design documents

  • Support bid analysis and subcontractor selection

  • Provide input on system selection and cost optimization

Project Execution & Coordination

  • Develop sequencing strategies for M/E systems to meet project timelines

  • Collaborate with internal teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders

  • Contribute to project scheduling and execution planning

Quality Assurance & Inspections

  • Perform job site inspections to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards

  • Identify and address constructability and quality issues

  • Support development of quality control programs

Commissioning & Testing

  • Develop and manage:

    • Pre-functional checklists

    • Functional testing procedures

  • Oversee and validate system commissioning and performance testing

  • Ensure all deficiencies are resolved and documented

Documentation & Process Improvement

  • Review and approve shop drawings and submittals

  • Generate and manage commissioning plans and documentation

  • Develop tools and processes to improve efficiency and delivery quality

Leadership & Collaboration

  • Mentor junior engineers and team members

  • Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment

  • Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

βœ… Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in:

    • Electrical Engineering

    • Mechanical Engineering

    • Architectural Engineering

    • Or related field

  • 5+ years of experience in:

    • Construction engineering

    • M/E systems within commercial or industrial projects

  • Strong ability to:

    • Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications

    • Coordinate across multidisciplinary teams

⭐ Preferred Experience

  • Experience on mission-critical projects (e.g., data centers, healthcare, infrastructure)

  • Exposure to:

    • Commissioning processes

    • M/E estimating tools

    • Construction management methodologies

  • Knowledge of means and methods of construction

🧠 Key Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving ability

  • Effective written and verbal communication

  • Proficiency with:

    • Microsoft Office

    • Construction/M&E tools and software

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

🎯 Ideal Candidate

  • Hands-on M/E engineer with strong electrical focus

  • Experience across full project lifecycle (preconstruction β†’ commissioning)

  • Comfortable working on-site and traveling to projects

 

Category Manager – Direct Materials | Strategic Sourcing, SAP, Manufacturing | Denver, CO (Hybrid)

Category Manager – Direct Materials

πŸ“ Location: Denver, Colorado (Hybrid – 3 days onsite / 2 days remote)
πŸ’Ό Employment Type: Full-Time
πŸŽ“ Education: Bachelor’s Degree required
πŸ“ˆ Experience Level: Mid-Senior
πŸ•’ Experience Required: 5–7+ years
✈️ Travel: Occasional
🌎 Visa Sponsorship: Not available
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Not available

Role Overview

We are seeking a Category Manager – Direct Materials to lead strategic sourcing initiatives across a multi-site manufacturing environment.

This role is responsible for optimising cost, quality, and supply continuity, while driving supplier performance and supporting innovation through strong cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Product, and Operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Cost Optimisation

  • Develop and execute data-driven category strategies for direct/raw materials

  • Build and maintain should-cost models to support negotiations and pricing decisions

  • Deliver year-over-year cost savings through:

    • Strategic negotiations

    • Competitive sourcing events

    • Supplier rationalisation

    • Value engineering initiatives

  • Track and report performance using KPIs, scorecards, and executive updates

Supplier & Contract Management

  • Manage supplier relationships to ensure:

    • Quality performance

    • Cost competitiveness

    • Supply reliability

  • Lead supplier development initiatives to improve capability and alignment

  • Own contract lifecycle management, including compliance and renewals

  • Manage $20M+ spend categories

Project & Cross-Functional Leadership

  • Lead cross-functional teams across:

    • R&D

    • Product Management

    • Operations

    • Finance

    • Quality

  • Support:

    • New supplier qualification

    • New product introductions (NPI)

    • Material evaluation and innovation initiatives

  • Act as the primary commercial interface across multiple facilities

Risk Management & Supply Continuity

  • Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks

  • Develop and implement contingency plans

  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for supply disruptions

  • Ensure uninterrupted supply of critical materials

Process Improvement

  • Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency

  • Streamline sourcing and supply chain operations

  • Drive adoption of best practices across the organisation

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required

  • 5+ years of experience in supply chain or sourcing, including:

    • At least 3 years sourcing within a large/complex organisation

  • Proven experience sourcing direct/raw materials in manufacturing environments

  • Experience managing $20M+ spend categories

  • Strong contract negotiation and supplier management experience

Technical Skills

  • Expertise in should-cost modelling and cost analysis

  • Strong understanding of commodity/category management principles

  • Experience with e-sourcing tools

  • Proficiency with:

    • SAP or similar ERP systems

    • Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

  • CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) certification

  • Experience supporting new product development or R&D initiatives

  • Background in multi-site manufacturing environments

Key Competencies

  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams

  • Proactive, collaborative mindset with focus on continuous improvement

  • Ability to present insights to senior and non-technical stakeholders

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will:

  • Have direct experience sourcing raw/direct materials within manufacturing

  • Be comfortable managing large spend categories and complex supplier networks

  • Demonstrate strong commercial acumen and negotiation capability

  • Thrive in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment

  • Have a track record of delivering cost savings and supplier performance improvements

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package

  • Health and wellbeing coverage

  • Paid time off

  • Additional employee benefits

Screening Question

  • Do you have experience sourcing raw or direct materials for manufacturing plants?