Project Engineer II

Pepper Construction•Dublin, OH

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About The Position

Project Engineer personnel contribute to the safety, direction, completion, and financial outcome of construction projects, from initial budgeting through project closeout. The role works with project management and field supervision to establish operational priorities and deliver quality projects. Safety is a core value at Pepper Construction, and the Project Engineer is expected to promote and exemplify safe work practices. With support and direction from a Project Executive or other senior management, the Project Engineer supports customer satisfaction, estimating and budgeting, subcontractor bidding and buyout, project planning and scheduling, coordination, cost management, quality, safety, and closeout. The role also helps build relationships with clients and pursue potential work, including participating in presentations and project interviews under direct and close supervision.

Requirements

B.S. in Construction Engineering or a related field.
3–5 years of experience in the construction field.
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

Identify and exceed client needs to support customer satisfaction.
Estimate, value engineer, and develop project budgets with support and direction from a Project Executive.
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, with support and direction from a Project Executive.
Plan and schedule projects.
Manage projects in progress, including subcontractor coordination, conflict resolution, documentation, and ensuring quality and safety.
Manage project costs by evaluating labor, material, and equipment, and forecast and analyze construction costs, exposures, and profits through project completion.
Perform project closeout.
Provide leadership by building relationships, motivating others, providing clear direction, and working cooperatively as a team.
Communicate effectively in writing and verbally, with support and direction from a Project Executive or other senior management.
Interact with clients and potential clients to identify and pursue potential work.
Prepare for and participate in client presentations and project interviews; negotiate and secure new business under direct and close supervision.
Promote and exemplify safe work practices.