Construction Project Engineer

Estes Construction • Des Moines, IA

41d • Onsite

About The Position

At Estes Construction, we are people-focused, with a culture of growth and development. We have a collaborative team approach, prioritize safety and quality, and empower every team member to be a leader. We are looking for a full-time commercial construction Project Engineer. The project engineer position is a post-graduate entry level position. Individuals enter the Estes PE (project engineer) training program and prepare for a career as a project manager, preconstruction manager, business development, or superintendent. During this 3–4-year program you will have 24 unique learning modules exposing you to all aspects of commercial construction management. You will collaborate with colleagues across all departments, who will become trusted partners as you lead future projects. As a project engineer, you will primarily spend your time to fieldwork, assisting the superintendent, project manager, and learning how to lead commercial construction projects. The hands-on responsibilities include scheduling, processing change orders, reviewing work for quality, submittals, RFI’s, monitoring job site safety, managing sub-contractors and leading meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from four-year college or university; or equivalent education and/or experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Scheduling
• Processing change orders
• Reviewing work for quality
• Submittals
• RFI's
• Monitoring job site safety
• Managing sub-contractors
• Leading meetings
• Fieldwork
• Assisting the superintendent
• Assisting the project manager

Benefits

• Top 75th percentile salary plus bonus program
• 401K with a 5% company match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flex Spending Account
• Generous paid time off programs prioritizing well-being and self-care
• Parental benefits
• Well-being and Employee Assistance Program
• Incentive Compensation Program
• Work program discounts
• Employee engagement events
• Professional training and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level