Mechanical Project Engineer – Travel-Ready, Industrial Construction

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus program

Benefits package (HSA/FSA)

Job summary

The Weitz Company seeks a Project Engineer for its Industrial team, based in Des Moines, IA. The role involves preconstruction, planning, buyout, management, and closeout, with travel as project needs dictate. Mechanical experience is preferred and supervision of site personnel may occur.

Weitz emphasizes employee growth and a culture of diversity and inclusion. The candidate should have an industry-related degree and 2+ years of PM experience, with OSHA 30 preferred and a willingness to obtain

Qualifications

• Industry related degree is required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of construction project management experience is preferred.
• LEAN principles experience is desirable.
• OSHA 30 preferred, or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Industrial construction is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize, review, update, maintain, and post construction documents/drawings.
• Collaborate with project team to complete RFIs.
• Review submittals and other project documents for accuracy against plans and specifications.
• Assist in preparing inspections, compliance audits, and the non-conformance log.
• Manage material and equipment delivery status.
• Maintain and distribute accurate project logs.
• Draft scopes of work for subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Track subcontractor requests for change; solicit pricing and draft change orders within delegated authority.
• Utilize virtual design tools to assist with project coordination.
• Obtain and manage closeout information, gather punch list items, prepare as-built drawings, and assist with warranty process.
• Travel and/or relocate to specified work assignments as needed.

Skills

Initiative & problem-solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Detail-oriented

Organized

Relationship building

Education

Industry related degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

The Weitz Company seeks a Project Engineer for its Industrial team, based in Des Moines, IA. The role involves preconstruction, planning, buyout, management, and closeout, with travel as project needs dictate. Mechanical experience is preferred and supervision of site personnel may occur.

Weitz emphasizes employee growth and a culture of diversity and inclusion. The candidate should have an industry-related degree and 2+ years of PM experience, with OSHA 30 preferred and a willingness to obtain