On-Site Project Engineer: Fast-Paced Construction & Growth

Weitz; Cedar Rapids, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Bonus Program

Benefits Package

401K with Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Job summary

The Weitz Company is seeking a Project Engineer to be located on our Iowa job sites in Cedar Rapids, IA or Des Moines, IA. You will support commercial and mission critical projects, shaping technology-driven outcomes with seasoned professionals.

Key duties include document control, RFIs, submittals, schedule support, and closeout activities, with a focus on planning, buyout, and cost monitoring. Strong leadership and communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years minimum of project engineering experience.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to lead others, mentor and develop a team.
• Industry-related college degree required.
• Data center experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize, review, update, maintain and post construction documents and drawings.
• Collaborate with project team to complete RFIs and submittals.
• Review documents for accuracy against plans and specs.
• Assist in inspections, audits and non-conformance logs.
• Monitor material and equipment delivery status and project logs.
• Understand scopes to be included in subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Track change requests and draft change orders within authority.
• Support project schedule management and attend meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Negotiation

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Procore

JDE

Asta

Job description

The Weitz Company is seeking a Project Engineer to be located on our Iowa job sites in Cedar Rapids, IA or Des Moines, IA. You will support commercial and mission critical projects, shaping technology-driven outcomes with seasoned professionals.

Key duties include document control, RFIs, submittals, schedule support, and closeout activities, with a focus on planning, buyout, and cost monitoring. Strong leadership and communication skills are required.