Project Engineer - West Lafayette Project Site

Shiel Sexton • West Lafayette, IN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Shiel Sexton is a 100% employee-owned company with over 300 professionals specializing in various facets of the construction industry. They are dedicated to creating an inclusive and diverse environment and have a culture where every employee's voice is heard. The Project Engineer 1 (PE1) is crucial for supporting the Project Team in managing administrative, safety, and operational processes to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. The PE1 will be the primary contact for product tracking and document control, including RFIs, submittals, transmittals, punch lists, and drawings. This role operates within the operations division and assists the Project Team by facilitating communication between subcontractors, foremen, architects, clients, and other personnel. The position demands exceptional organization and meticulous attention to detail for managing project tracking and maintaining accurate administrative files. Dependability and the ability to follow through on tasks are essential.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal communication with a high standard of customer focus.
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented focus for managing multiple project tracking and maintaining accurate file structure related to administrative tasks.
• Basic knowledge of broad construction theories including but not limited to: take-off, scheduling, pre-construction, personnel management, progression of a construction project, data-gathering, reading and interpreting blueprints and construction drawings.
• Demonstrates accountability and teamwork through following instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Meets all standards, deadlines, and work schedules through being reliable on the jobsite.
• Basic understanding of job site ethics and safety and adheres to a set of core values that are represented in actions.
• Responds positively to change, embracing and using new practices or values and solve problems.
• Proven self-drive for results by asking for and using feedback to improve performance.
• Seeks and acquires new competencies, work methods, ideas, and information that will improve own efficiency and effectiveness on the job.
• One to three (3) years of experience in commercial construction or qualified internship experience.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to learn and assume responsibilities relative to construction operations and management.
• Open to periodic travel.

Nice To Haves

• Awareness of various construction management applications such as Procore, Vista, Bluebeam, etc.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for Product Tracking and Document Control, including RFIs, Submittals, Transmittals, Punch-lists, and Drawings.
• Manage and maintain related Logs.
• Carry out communication between Subcontractors, Foreman, Architect, Clientele, and related personnel at the direction of the team lead.
• File, track, and control administrative processes in an extremely organized manner.
• Complete and follow-up on tasks in a regular day frame.
• Assist in expediting administrative, safety, and operational processes required to deliver a finished product to the client on time and within budget.
• Support the project team in moving the project toward completion in an accurate time frame and cost range.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level