Project Engineer II - Power Generation (Traveling)

The Weitz Company•Des Moines, IA

12d

About The Position

The Project Engineer II joins the Industrial team in a traveling role; power generation experience is preferred. The position handles multiple functions over the course of assigned projects, including preconstruction, planning, buyout, management, and closeout. It monitors project status and alerts the project team to issues that could affect schedules or budgets. The role typically reports to the Project Manager and may supervise other site personnel. Travel and/or relocation to specified assignments may be required based on company needs.

Requirements

An industry-related degree is required.
High level of initiative and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Detail-oriented and highly organized.
Flexibility to balance competing needs.
Ability to build positive relationships across the organization.
Proficiency in basic computer software, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to learn specific job-related software upon hire.
Ability to travel and/or relocate to specified work assignments based on company needs.

Nice To Haves

Power generation experience is preferred.
At least two years of construction project management experience is preferred.
Experience with LEAN principles is desirable.
OSHA 30 certification is preferred, or willingness to obtain it upon hire.
Industrial construction experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Organize, review, update, maintain, and post construction documents and drawings.
Collaborate with the project team to complete requests for information (RFIs).
Review submittals and other project documents for accuracy against plans and specifications.
Assist with preparing inspections, compliance audits, and the non-conformance log.
Manage material and equipment delivery status.
Maintain and distribute accurate project logs.
Draft scopes of work for subcontract and purchase order agreements.
Track subcontractor change requests, solicit pricing, and draft change orders within delegated authority.
Use virtual design tools to assist with project coordination.
Obtain and manage closeout information, gather punch list items, prepare as-built drawings, and assist with the warranty process.
Travel and/or relocate to specified work assignments based on company needs.
Monitor project status and inform the project team of issues that may affect the schedule or budget.
Perform project functions throughout preconstruction, planning, buyout, management, and closeout.
May supervise other site personnel.