Construction Project Engineer

Murrayco; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Company Match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

Flexible Spending Account

Generous paid time off

Professional training and development

Job summary

Murray Company seeks a full-time commercial construction Project Engineer for our Des Moines, IA or St. Louis, MO office.

This post-graduate entry level program trains you over 3-4 years to prepare for future leadership roles in project management, preconstruction, or business development. You will learn through 24 learning modules, collaborate with cross-department teams, and lead projects with supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.
• 2-3 years of industry-related experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to travel across Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Illinois; travel up to 6-8 hours from home.

Responsibilities

• Fieldwork support; assist the superintendent and project manager.
• Schedule project activities and prepare and track changes/orders.
• Review work for quality and coordinate submittals and RFIs.
• Monitor site safety and manage subcontractors.
• Lead meetings with stakeholders and project team.

Skills

Strong communication

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Murray Company seeks a full-time commercial construction Project Engineer for our Des Moines, IA or St. Louis, MO office.

The Project Engineer position is a post-graduate entry level position.

Individuals enter the Team of Companies Project Engineer Training Program and prepare for a career as a project manager, preconstruction manager, business development, or superintendent. During your 3-4-year program you will experience 24 unique learning modules designed to teach all aspect 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, RFIs, monitoring job site safety, managing sub‑contractors and leading meetings.

Skills & Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university
• 2-3 yr experience industry related experience, preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to travel across, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Illinois helping the rural hospitals and healthcare centers; must be able to travel up to 6-8 hours from home.

Benefits to fit your needs:

• Top 75th percentile salary
• 401(k) Company Match
• Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Long-term disability and life insurance
• Flex Spending Account
• Generous paid time off programs prioritizing well‑being and self-care
• Service award program
• Work program discounts, employee engagement events, professional training and development

About Murray:

Founded in 1959, Murray Company offers program management, design build, and construction management services to healthcare organizations throughout the Midwest.

We hire quality people with technical experience and professional skills who are overachievers. We keep learning. Keep embracing new technology. And keep growing. We're always looking for talented people who desire to work hard and uphold our core values.