Entry-Level Project Engineer — Construction Leadership Path

Pepper Construction; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepper Construction in Wisconsin seeks a Project Engineer to work closely with a Project Manager and Superintendent, running projects from start to finish.

You will assist with budgets, value engineering, submittals and schedule, coordinate subcontractors, and participate in jobsite meetings and close-outs, gaining exposure to both field and office settings. You'll build strong client and team relationships while ensuring safety and quality on every project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering or related field strongly preferred.
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail oriented.
• This is an in-person position in Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customer satisfaction by identifying and exceeding client needs.
• Estimate, value engineer and develop project budgets.
• Facilitate the subcontractor bid process.
• Negotiate subcontractor and material buyout; develop and negotiate subcontracts.
• Plan and schedule projects.
• Manage jobs in progress, including subcontractor coordination, conflict resolution, documentation and ensuring quality and safety on every job.
• Manage project costs through the ongoing evaluation of labor, material and equipment; continue to forecast and analyze construction costs, exposures and profits through project completion.
• Perform project closeout.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship building

Self-motivated

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering

Job description

Pepper Construction in Wisconsin seeks a Project Engineer to work closely with a Project Manager and Superintendent, running projects from start to finish.

You will assist with budgets, value engineering, submittals and schedule, coordinate subcontractors, and participate in jobsite meetings and close-outs, gaining exposure to both field and office settings. You'll build strong client and team relationships while ensuring safety and quality on every project.