Project Engineer

Dean Snyder Construction Co•Clear Lake, IA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Engineer position is responsible for analyzing blueprints and specifications to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates, applying knowledge of specialized methodologies, techniques, or processes. This role provides engineering support such as consultation and advice, preparation of contracts, and management and inspection of construction projects. Duties include reviewing data to determine material and labor requirements, computing cost factors and preparing estimates for bids or negotiated work, consulting with clients, vendors, or other individuals to formulate estimates and resolve issues, and providing engineering support, contract preparation, and project management. The Project Engineer classification is distinguished by its responsibility for preparing project estimates and performing administrative duties relative to design and project management. This position will begin in the field to gain hands-on experience in estimating labor and material requirements, then transition to the office with a career path to project manager.

Requirements

Principles and practices of construction, civil or structural engineering and project design
Basic construction concepts, procedures, methodologies, and processes
Project management and scheduling techniques
Contract administration
Subcontractor’s scope of work
Computer systems, estimating software, and information technology
Occupational hazards and safety precautions in construction sites; including 10 Hour OSHA certification
City, state, and federal building codes as they relate to company projects and design-build applications
Company personnel policies
Performing technical research and solving difficult engineering/design problems
Performing advanced and complex mathematical computations and analyses
Preparing and interpreting engineering plans and specifications
Analyzing and interpreting data
Maintaining records and preparing reports
Inspecting projects for compliance to plan specifications
Identifying and solving problems quickly and efficiently
Developing and delegating tasks and projects
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, owner, and clients, etc. sufficient to exchange or effectively convey information; promote new business, resolve problems, and to receive or give work direction
Ability to perform 3D scans and use Total Station
Possess a valid driver’s license and meet the company’s Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) standards.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties such as those listed above
Suggested 2 years of field experience as a PE.
Exposure to hard-bid contracts.

Responsibilities

Computes cost factors and prepares estimates for bids or negotiated work.
Conducts special studies to establish standard hour and related cost data or effect cost reductions.
Consults with clients, vendors, or other individuals to formulate estimates and resolve issues.
Provides engineering support, contract preparation, and project management.
Prepares project estimates and performs administrative duties relative to design and project management.
Assists in analyzing blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for projects, applying knowledge of specialized methodologies, techniques, principles, or processes.
Completes shop drawing review and layout work.
Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes, such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work, preparing bid packages, proposing negotiated work, selecting vendors or subcontractors, and determining cost effectiveness.
Conducts special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or effect cost reductions.
Reviews data to determine material and labor requirements.
Consults with clients, vendors, subcontractors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
Assists with three week look-aheads and developing submittal logs.
Manages a wide variety of construction projects; studies specifications and estimates worker-hour requirements to develop project schedules and phases based on knowledge of available tools, equipment, subcontractor’s scope of work and various building methods.
Provides necessary project information to job superintendent and discusses project scope of work with job project manager & Superintendent before project begin.
Works closely with job superintendent to solve construction-related problems and technical details.
Assists job superintendent in communicating issues to the owner and responding to concerns and complaints.
Confers with project manager, subcontractors, and owners engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction to resolve construction problems and prevent delays.
Serves as liaison between the owner and contractor on assigned projects.
Performs additional duties as assigned to support project and organizational success.