Entry-Level Project Engineer - Construction PM (WI)

Pepper Construction Group; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k match

Student loan repayment

Paid time off

Parental leave

Mental health services

Job summary

Pepper Construction is seeking a Project Engineer in Wisconsin to join our Project Management team. You will work with a Project Manager and Superintendent from start to finish, helping with budgets, schedules, submittals and safety.

This is an in-person role with exposure to both field and office environments. Ideal candidates have a 0–2 year background in construction, a degree in construction management or engineering, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering is strongly preferred.
• 0–2 years of experience with a General Contractor or in construction field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 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 ongoing evaluation of labor, material and equipment; forecast and analyze construction costs, exposures and profits through project completion.
• Perform project closeout.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Self-motivated

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering

Job description

Pepper Construction is seeking a Project Engineer in Wisconsin to join our Project Management team. You will work with a Project Manager and Superintendent from start to finish, helping with budgets, schedules, submittals and safety.

This is an in-person role with exposure to both field and office environments. Ideal candidates have a 0–2 year background in construction, a degree in construction management or engineering, and strong communication.