Construction Project Engineer — Admin & Scheduling Pro

Jarrod Smart Construction, Co.; Sioux Falls (SD); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life/AD&D

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness

401K with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Jarrod Smart Construction, Co. in Sioux Falls, SD, is seeking a Project Engineer to perform a variety of administrative tasks supporting our project managers.

The role requires detail orientation, a self-starter mindset, a positive attitude, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Responsibilities include scheduling, meeting coordination, drafting emails, taking minutes, managing information flow, attending meetings, and assisting with permits, bids, change orders, and client

Qualifications

• Knowledge of construction processes (preferred).
• Administrative experience.
• Excellent MS Office Suite knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the project managers from preconstruction through final completion by managing calendars, setting up meetings, drafting/editing/filing emails, and preparing written communications on the project managers’ behalf.
• Manage information flow to prioritize project managers’ tasks and meet deadlines.
• Attend client or trade partner meetings, take minutes, and help finalize action items.
• Assist with deliverables to clients, vendors, and team members for meetings and follow-ups.
• Track outstanding items and follow up with subcontractors, vendors, or suppliers.
• Assist with permit, inspection, warranty, and closeout documentation.
• Assist with project management tasks such as gathering bids, preparing estimates, and documenting client correspondence.
• Document project selections, issue purchase orders, manage change orders, and communicate with clients and trade partners via Ressio.
• Draft and maintain project schedules including weather delays, on-site progress, and scope changes.
• Coordinate field team assignments and maintain the master project schedule.

Skills

Administrative experience

MS Office proficiency

Time management

Communication skills

Multitasking

Gatekeeper capability

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Jarrod Smart Construction, Co. in Sioux Falls, SD, is seeking a Project Engineer to perform a variety of administrative tasks supporting our project managers.

The role requires detail orientation, a self-starter mindset, a positive attitude, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Responsibilities include scheduling, meeting coordination, drafting emails, taking minutes, managing information flow, attending meetings, and assisting with permits, bids, change orders, and client