Project Engineer I

Pepper Construction•Madison, WI

29d•Onsite

About The Position

Pepper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm serving the private sector, with offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio. They offer clients the experience and resources of a national company with a local, hands-on approach. Pepper leads the industry with energy and ambition, utilizing new methods and technologies backed by nearly 100 years of expertise to ensure precision, quality, and confidence. The company values its people, creating leaders at every level and rewarding new thinking while respecting long-standing values. As a family-owned and operated company, they take building personally. The Project Management staff at Pepper is responsible for the overall direction, completion, and financial success of construction projects. This includes pricing, procurement, and scheduling, driving the construction process and maintaining effective relationships with clients, architects, and subcontractors. Project Management positions start at the Project Engineer level for those new to the field. The Project Engineer will work with an experienced Project Manager and Superintendent to run projects from start to finish, collaborating with a Project Team, attending job site/owner meetings, and gaining exposure to both field and office environments. Responsibilities include managing budgets, contracts, submittals, and close-outs, as well as participating in company training, jobsite tours, and safety meetings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering or related field strongly preferred; liberal arts majors welcome to apply.
0 – 2 years of experience with a General Contractor or in the field of construction
Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Detail oriented

Responsibilities

Ensure customer satisfaction by identifying and exceeding client needs.
Estimate, value engineer and develop project budgets.
Facilitate the subcontractor bid process.
Negotiate subcontractor and material buyout; develop and negotiate subcontracts.
Plan and schedule projects.
Manage jobs in progress, including subcontractor coordination, conflict resolution, documentation and ensuring quality and safety on every job.
Manage project costs through the ongoing evaluation of labor, material and equipment; continue to forecast and analyze construction costs, exposures and profits through project completion.
Perform project closeout.