Construction Project Engineer

The Weitz Company • Cedar Rapids, IA

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About The Position

The Construction Project Engineer supports construction project execution by maintaining project documentation and drawings, coordinating requests for information and submittals, tracking materials and equipment, and assisting with inspections, compliance, change orders, and schedule management. The role also supports project meetings and closeout activities, including punch lists, as-built drawings, and warranty processes. Training on company standards will be provided.

Requirements

• A minimum of two years of project engineering experience.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• An industry-related college degree.
• Excellent leadership skills and a desire to mentor, coach, and develop a team.
• Ability to compare and analyze various systems and related cost impacts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to balance and prioritize projects with impending deadlines.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Business acumen and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Apple products, including iPhone and iPad, and the ability to learn specific software.

Nice To Haves

• Data center experience.
• Experience with Procore, JDE, and Asta.

Responsibilities

• Organize, review, update, maintain, and post construction documents and drawings.
• Collaborate with the project team to complete requests for information (RFIs).
• Review submittals and other project documents for accuracy against plans and specifications.
• Assist in preparing inspections, compliance audits, and the non-conformance log.
• Monitor material and equipment delivery status.
• Maintain and distribute accurate project logs, including buyouts, subcontractor material status reports, submittals, and RFIs.
• Understand scopes of work for inclusion in subcontracts and purchase order agreements.
• Track subcontractor change requests, solicit pricing, and draft change orders within delegated authority.
• Understand and assist with project schedule management.
• Attend regular project meetings and record and distribute meeting minutes.
• Obtain closeout information, gather punch list items, prepare as-built drawings, and assist with the warranty process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Rewarding bonus program.
• Comprehensive benefits package with tax-advantaged HSA and FSA offerings.
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability programs.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Generous paid time off provisions.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Fully paid parental leave.
• Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance.
• Corporate wellness program with wellness time off and rewards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed