Project Engineer I - Technology

Baker Group•Ankeny, IA

About The Position

Baker Group is hiring an entry-level Project Engineer for its Technology Department. The role provides technical and administrative support to Project Managers and the business unit, working with technology and security systems such as access control, revolving doors and optical lanes, video surveillance and IP video systems, burglary systems, facial recognition, intercoms, nurse-call systems, wireless and wire-free locks, fire alarms, mass notification systems, multi-space parking meters, and parking revenue control systems. Under the direct supervision of a Project Manager, the Project Engineer supports sales and business development, project coordination and administration, procurement, quality and schedule monitoring, customer communication, and project compliance. The position is intended to build knowledge of the company, trade practices, job costs, contracts, customer relationships, and project execution, and may develop toward a Project Manager role.

Requirements

Normally requires a four-year degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
Entry-level position typically supervised by a Project Manager; 0–1 year of experience, including internships, is normally required.
Valid driver's license.
Strong technical skills, including experience with project management, accounting, scheduling, inventory, design, document management, email, Microsoft Office, time accounting, and spreadsheet software.
Excellent active listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
Initiative, attention to detail, prioritization, and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and effectively in a team.
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.
Basic knowledge of construction and renovation, including materials, methods, and tools, and of safe resource allocation, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Knowledge of practical applications of engineering science and technology, including principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment used in designing and producing goods and services.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.

Responsibilities

Support sales and business development, including client relationship building, design assistance, material selection, estimating, and preparing proposals, scope letters, and contracts.
Participate in ongoing review, planning, and formulation for the business unit and contribute to achieving team results.
Assist with day-to-day project coordination and administration, including understanding scope, managing budgets and fiscal controls through value engineering, monitoring quality control, coordinating work sequencing, issuing purchase orders, procurement, change orders, and contractor approvals.
Assist with procuring subcontractors and monitoring installation work quality and schedule.
Communicate with customers about scheduling and project progress, obtain feedback, and share positive or negative feedback with the team.
Attend jobsite visits and internal project meetings, coordinate meetings as directed, track action items, and follow up appropriately.
Help ensure project performance, operations, and delivery comply with designs and specifications.
Develop customer relationships and pursue opportunities that support long-term relationships and revenue.
Use company-standard documents and processes, including business development processes, pre-proposal checklists, turnovers, subcontracts, purchase orders, and warranty documents.
Confer with Project Managers, business unit leaders, and others to discuss and resolve questions, complications, or problems.
Accurately report daily time and equipment.
Assist with preparing estimates and inspecting work for compliance with plans and specifications, as appropriate to the entry-level role.