Project Engineer I

The Weitz Company • Phoenix, AZ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Weitz Company is hiring a Project Engineer to work at jobsites in its Iowa Business Unit, located in Cedar Rapids or Des Moines, Iowa. The role supports commercial and mission critical construction projects and is responsible for project functions throughout planning, buyout, management, and closeout. The Project Engineer assists the project team in monitoring project status and identifying issues that could affect schedule or budget, and typically reports to the Project Manager.

Requirements

• A minimum of two years of project engineering experience.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven history of successfully leading others and teaching, developing, and mentoring them.
• Industry-related college degree.
• Excellent leadership skills and a desire to mentor, coach, and develop a team.
• Ability to compare and analyze systems and related cost impacts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to balance and prioritize projects with impending deadlines.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Business acumen and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Apple products, including iPhone and iPad, and ability to learn specific software.

Nice To Haves

• Data center experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Procore, Workday, JDE, and Asta.

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.
• Monitor material and equipment delivery status.
• Maintain and distribute accurate project logs, including buyouts, subcontractor material status reports, submittals, and RFIs.
• Understand scopes of work for subcontracts and purchase order agreements.
• Track subcontractor change requests, solicit pricing, and draft change orders within delegated authority.
• Understand and assist with project schedule management.
• Attend regular project meetings and record and distribute meeting minutes.
• Obtain closeout information, gather punch list items, prepare as-built drawings, and assist with the warranty process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Rewarding bonus program.
• Comprehensive benefits package with tax-advantaged HSA and FSA offerings.
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability programs.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Generous paid time off provisions.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Fully paid parental leave.
• Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance products.
• Corporate wellness program with wellness time off and rewards.

What This Job Offers

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