Project Engineer I

Pepper Construction • Dublin, OH

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About The Position

Project Engineers work with experienced Project Management and Field Supervision staff to assist with the safety, direction, completion, and financial outcome of construction projects from initial budget through project closeout. Safety is Pepper Construction’s number one priority, and Project Engineer I’s are expected to promote and exemplify safe work practices. They work with Project Management and Field Supervision team members at all levels to establish operational priorities and ensure quality projects. They are also expected to build and maintain positive, effective working relationships with internal and external project team members and support departments.

With support and direction from a Project Manager, the Project Engineer I performs project estimating, budgeting, bidding, procurement, planning, scheduling, project coordination, cost management, and closeout activities.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Construction, Engineering, or another related field.
• Prior construction Co-Op or internship experience.

Responsibilities

• Promote and exemplify safe work practices.
• 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 ensuring quality and safety on every job.
• Manage project costs by evaluating labor, material, and equipment; forecast and analyze construction costs, exposures, and profits through project completion.
• Perform project closeout.
• Establish operational priorities and support quality projects in coordination with Project Management and Field Supervision.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external project team members and support departments.

What This Job Offers

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