About this opportunity
Spx-Technologie lists this Construction Project Engineer opportunity in overland park, Kansas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Requisition ID74753 -Posted09/29/2026 -Cooling Products (Cooling Products) -Kansas -Overland Park
Building the people that build the world.
With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.
As part of HVAC Cooling, SPX Cooling Technologies is a leader in high quality industrial HVAC equipment used to cool large facilities like hospitals, data centers, and power plants. With cooling towers, fans, and refrigeration units, companies rely on brands like Marley, Recold, and SGS to provide comfort and mission critical and industrial cooling solutions.
How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)
SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. The Construction Project Engineer is a pivotal position within SPX Cooling. The position plays a key role in coordinating project creation, scheduling, and budgeting to ensure the successful execution of construction projects. This will require expertise in project management software and a solid understanding of construction drawings and specifications to ensure accurate implementation. The incumbent will assist project managers with execution plans, monitoring progress and providing stakeholder updates, managing material demands and costs, and supporting project closeout activities.
The successful incumbent effectively manages a challenging workload and as needed, delegates tasks to others in supporting roles. Success in this role demands outstanding organizational, project planning, project management, and communication skills.
What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)
While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:
Project Coordination and Execution
Create projects and enter orders in SAP while assisting Project Managers in developing execution plans and generating presentations.
Schedule projects using Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 and ensure construction activities align with drawings and specifications.
Generate, review, and distribute submittals while providing regular progress updates, including client-specific reports, S-curve analysis, and daily onsite updates.
Budgeting, Cost Management, and Materials
Review estimates to develop accurate budgets, assist in departmental budgeting, and track daily project costs.
Manage change orders, material demands, deliveries, and missing materials while preparing subcontractor scopes of work.
Analyse job site productivity, identify risks and opportunities, and support supplemental work order tracking.
Onsite Support and Project
Provide secondary project management support, with 50%+ travel for major outages.
Oversee project closeout, including collection and distribution of O&M manuals.
What we are looking for (Required/Ideal Experience, Skills, Education)
We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:
Required Experience & Skills
1-3 years of construction management experience, or related role
Ideal Experience & Skills
Experience with HVAC, industrial processes, or power plants, as well as engineering documents, preferred
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
Proficiency in in Primavera or Microsoft Project scheduling software
Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively
Ability to read and interpret blueprint and construction drawings
Knowledge of building codes, regulations, and industry standards
Experience in project coordination and contract administration
Ability to communicate effectively verbally
Education & Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, or related field
Onsite office environment, Monday – Friday; Hybrid work schedule available after satisfactory completion of probationary period.
The position may require working occasionally outside normal work hours.
Occasional outside environment; exposure to excessive noise, heat, or bad weather.
Keyboarding/typing.
Occasional lifting up to 30 pounds.
Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or a paper copy.
Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiples tasks in a fast-paced environment.
How we live our culture
Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.
What benefits do we offer?
We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:
Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs
Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX
We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.
SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
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Worksite address
overland park, KS, 66213, US
Who can apply
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