Commissioning Engineer

The Weitz Company; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Weitz Company is seeking a Project Engineer in Des Moines, IA to organize and manage construction documents, review submittals, and track change orders. You’ll support schedule management and ensure accurate logs and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the project team, preparing inspections, and assisting with closeout activities and warranty processes. Strong MS Office skills and PM software literacy are essential.

Qualifications

• Industry related college degree is required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of project engineering experience; internship preferred.
• Strong communication and organization skills; ability to coordinate with owner, architect and team.
• Proficiency in basic computer software and ability to learn PM software.

Responsibilities

• Organize, review, update, maintain and post construction documents and drawings.
• Collaborate with project team to complete RFIs.
• Review submittals and project documents for accuracy against plans and specs.
• Assist in preparing inspections, audits and non-conformance log.
• Monitor material and equipment delivery status.
• Maintain and distribute project logs (buyouts, subcontractor status reports, submittals, RFIs).
• Understand scopes of work for subcontracts and PO agreements.
• Track subcontractor changes and draft change orders within delegated authority.
• Support schedule management and attend project meetings; record minutes.
• Gather closeout information, punch lists, and assist with warranty process.

Skills

Engineering communication

Time management

Project coordination

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Industry related college degree

Tools

JDE

Procore

Asta

Bluebeam

Job description

Job Description:

What You’ll Do:

• Organize, review, update, maintain and post construction documents and drawings
• Collaborate with project team to complete requests for information (RFI)
• Review submittals and other project documents for accuracy against plans and specifications
• Assist in preparing inspections, compliance audits and the non-conformance log
• Monitor material and equipment delivery status
• Maintain and distribute accurate project logs (i.e. buyouts, subcontractor material status reports, submittals, RFIs)
• Understand scopes of work to be included in subcontracts and/or purchase order agreements
• Track subcontractor requests for change; solicit pricing and draft change orders within delegated authority
• Understand and assist with project schedule management
• Attend regular project meetings; record and distribute meeting minutes
• Obtain closeout information; gather punch list items; prepare as-built drawings; assist with warranty process
• Perform other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For:

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each previously stated duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and ability necessary to succeed in the role.

• Education: Industry related college degree is required.
• Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of project engineering experience is required. Previous construction internship experience is preferred.
• Skills: Good engineering and construction management skills are important. Individual must have good communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with the owner, architect, and The Weitz Company project team. A high level of integrity is required. Good time management and project organization skills are essential. Microsoft Office proficiency is important.
• Systems: Must be proficient in basic computer software programs such as Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Work, PowerPoint, Excel), and must be able to learn project management software (JDE, Procore, Asta, Bluebeam, etc.).

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

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