Construction Project Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Top 75th percentile salary

401(k) Company Match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Flex Spending Account

Paid time off

Service award program

Employee discounts

Professional training

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 role begins in the Team of Companies Project Engineer Training Program, preparing you for progression to project manager or superintendent through a 3–4 year curriculum. You will spend time in the field assisting superintendents and managers, with duties including scheduling, change orders, quality checks, submittals, RFIs, and safety oversight,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university.
• 2-3 years industry-related experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling and planning fieldwork activities with supervision.
• Processing change orders and reviewing work for quality.
• Managing submittals, RFIs, and site safety monitoring.
• Leading meetings and coordinating with subcontractors.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Travel readiness

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, RFI’s, 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.