Entry-Level Project Engineer: Field & Office Growth

Socket.dev; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

Student loan repayment

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Pepper Construction in Wisconsin is seeking a Project Engineer to support the project management team from start to finish, including budgets, submittals, and scheduling. You will work with a Project Manager and Superintendent on site and in the office, gaining exposure to field operations and office processes.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering, 0-2 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to build

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred; liberal arts majors welcome to apply.
• 0 - 2 years of experience with a General Contractor or in construction.
• 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

Team player

Self-motivated

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering

Job description

Pepper Construction in Wisconsin is seeking a Project Engineer to support the project management team from start to finish, including budgets, submittals, and scheduling. You will work with a Project Manager and Superintendent on site and in the office, gaining exposure to field operations and office processes.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering, 0-2 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to build