Project Engineer I
About The Position
Project Engineer I works with experienced Project Management and Field Supervision staff to assist with the safety, direction, completion, and financial outcome of construction projects, from initial budgeting through project closeout. Safety is Pepper Construction’s number one priority, and Project Engineer I is expected to promote and exemplify safe work practices. The role collaborates with Project Management and Field Supervision team members to establish operational priorities and ensure project quality, while building and maintaining positive working relationships with internal and external project team members and support departments. The position performs its duties with support and direction from a Project Manager. Pepper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm primarily serving the private sector, with offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio.
Requirements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships.
- Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Detail-oriented.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Construction, Engineering, or another related field.
- Prior construction co-op or internship experience.
Responsibilities
- Identify and exceed client needs to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Estimate, value engineer, and develop project budgets.
- Facilitate the subcontractor bid process, including processing, distributing, and tracking project bidding documentation.
- Use software programs and templates to process, distribute, and track project documentation.
- Negotiate subcontractor and material buyout, and develop and negotiate subcontracts.
- Plan and schedule projects.
- Manage jobs in progress, including subcontractor coordination, conflict resolution, documentation, and quality and safety on every job.
- Manage project costs through ongoing evaluation of labor, material, and equipment; forecast and analyze construction costs, exposures, and profits through project completion.
- Perform project closeout.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans.
- 401(k) match.
- Student loan repayment benefit.
- Paid time off for company holidays, vacation, and personal days.
- Fully paid medical and parental leave.
- Mental health services.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
