Construction Project Engineer

Estes Construction

Davenport (IA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Bonus
401K match
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
HSA/FSA
Paid time off
Parental benefits
EAP
Incentive program
Training & development
Employee discounts

Job summary

Estes Construction is seeking a full-time commercial construction Project Engineer in Davenport, IA. This post-graduate entry level role starts in Estes PE training, a 3–4 year program designed to prepare you for roles in project management, preconstruction, business development, or superintendent.

You will spend significant time in the field with hands-on responsibilities including scheduling, change orders, quality reviews, submittals, RFIs, safety monitoring, subcontractor management, and

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university or equivalent education/experience.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

  • Perform fieldwork supporting the superintendent and project manager.
  • Learn to lead commercial construction projects and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
  • Assist with scheduling, change orders, submittals, RFIs and quality reviews.

Skills

Strong communication
Field teamwork
Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Estes Construction, we are people-focused, with a culture of growth and development. We have a collaborative team approach, prioritize safety and quality, and empower every team member to be a leader.

We are looking for a full-time commercial construction Project Engineer. The project engineer position is a post-graduate entry level position. Individuals enter the Estes PE (project engineer) training program and prepare for a career as a project manager, preconstruction manager, business development, or superintendent. During this 3–4-year program you will have 24 unique learning modules exposing you to all aspects of commercial construction management. You will collaborate with colleagues across all departments, who will become trusted partners as you lead future projects. As a project engineer, you will primarily spend your time to fieldwork, assisting the superintendent, project manager, and learning how to lead commercial construction projects. The hands‑on responsibilities include scheduling, processing change orders, reviewing work for quality, submittals, RFI’s, monitoring job site safety, managing sub‑contractors and leading meetings.

Skills & Qualifications include:

  • Bachelor's Degree from four-year college or university; or equivalent education and/or experience
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office

Benefits to fit your needs:

  • Top 75th percentile salary plus bonus program
  • 401K with a 5% company match
  • Full‑time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
  • Health Savings and Flex Spending Account
  • Generous paid time off programs prioritizing well‑being and self‑care
  • Parental benefits
  • Well‑being and Employee Assistance Program
  • Incentive Compensation Program
  • Work program discounts, employee engagement events, professional training and development

About Estes:

Being the best is our true desire. The best builder. The best employer. Achieving this standard of excellence drives us and reminds us daily that being average isn’t the Estes way.

Company founders Jim and Lori Estes started their company in 1970 with the guiding principles of advocacy, value, responsiveness and leadership. These four tenets are still the foundation of everything we do and define our culture.

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