Project Engineer I - Technology

Baker Group•Ankeny, IA

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Baker Group is a construction company with over 60 years of experience, seeking a Project Engineer for its Technology Department. This employee-owned company offers innovative solutions, an exceptional work-life balance, and strong career growth opportunities. The Project Engineer will provide technical support and administrative assistance to Project Managers and the business unit, focusing on security systems such as access control, video surveillance, IP video systems, and more.

Requirements

Entry-level role, typically supervised by a Project Manager.
Provides information, assists with coordination and preparation, and helps analyze and compile data.
May help prepare estimates and inspect work for compliance with plans and specifications.
Begins to build solid knowledge about the company, trade best practices, recognized work standards, and expectations.
Builds solid understanding of job cost history, contract status, and job overview reports.
Builds skill in managing customer relationships, working with Accounting to bill customers and enter budgets, and ensuring quality execution.
Position normally requires a 4-year Engineering or Construction Management degree and 0-1 year of experience, including internships.
Valid driver's license.
Strong technical skills, including experience with project management, accounting, scheduling, inventory, design, document management, e-mail, Microsoft Office Suite, time accounting, and spreadsheets.
Excellent active listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
Strong initiative, attention to detail, prioritization, and organization skills; ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment.
Confident decision-making ability.
Ability to read and comprehend drawings and sketches.
Ability to understand and adhere to contract terms and conditions.
Ability to maintain technical expertise on new technologies, products, and tools through continuing education initiatives.
Basic knowledge of construction and renovation, including materials, methods, tools, etc.
Knowledge of practical application of engineering science and technology.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.

Nice To Haves

Experience with security systems such as access control systems, revolving doors and optical lanes, video surveillance, IP video systems, burglary systems, facial recognition, intercoms, nurse-call, wireless and wire-free locks, fire alarm, mass notification systems, multi-space parking meters, parking revenue control systems.

Responsibilities

Provide sales and business development support, including assistance with design, material selection, estimating, and creation of proposals, scope letters, and contracts.
Participate in ongoing review and planning for the business unit and contribute to achieving desired results.
Assist with day-to-day project coordination and administration, including understanding scope, managing budgets, monitoring quality control, coordinating work sequencing, issuing purchase orders, procurement, and change orders.
Assist with procuring subcontractors and monitoring their work quality and schedule.
Ensure customer satisfaction through communication on scheduling, project progress, and feedback.
Attend jobsite visits, internal project meetings, and coordinate meetings, tracking action items.
Help ensure project performance, operations, and delivery comply with design and specifications.
Develop customer relationships and pursue opportunities for long-term relationships and revenue.
Utilize company standard documents for business development, subcontracts, purchase orders, etc.
Confer with project managers and business unit leaders to resolve questions, complications, or problems.
Accurate daily time and equipment reporting.