Project Engineer

Dean Snyder Construction; Clear Lake (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life

ESOP and 401(k) with match

Generous PTO and holidays

Weekly pay

Training & advancement opportunities

Job summary

Dean Snyder Construction seeks a Project Engineer who will analyze blueprints and specs to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates, applying specialized methods and processes. You will provide engineering support, assist with contract preparation, and help manage construction projects.

The role starts in the field and transitions to the office with a path toward project management. You will review data to determine material and labor requirements, compute cost factors, and prepare bids or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field.
• Suggested 2 years of field experience as a PE; exposure to hard-bid contracts.

Responsibilities

• Computes cost factors and prepares estimates for bids or negotiated work.
• Preparing project estimates and performing administrative duties relative to design and project management.
• Assists in analyzing blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates.

Skills

Construction principles

Project management

Estimating techniques

Communication

Safety knowledge

3D scanning & Total Station

Using estimating software

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering

2 years field experience as PE (preferred)

Tools

Estimating software

MS Office / CAD tools

Job description

Job Summary

Position is responsible for analyzing blueprints and specifications to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates, applying knowledge of specialized methodologies, techniques, or processes. Providing engineering support such as consultation and advice, preparation of contracts, and management and inspection of construction projects. Duties include: reviewing data to determine material and labor requirements; computing cost factors and preparing estimates for bids or negotiated work; consulting with clients, vendors or other individuals to formulate estimates and resolve issues; and providing engineering support, contract preparation, and project management. The Project Engineer is a classification which is distinguished from other classes by its responsibility for preparing project estimates and performing administrative duties relative to design and project management. This position will start in the field to gain hands‑on experience in estimating labor and material requirements, then transition to the office with a career path to project manager.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefit package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- & long-term disability)
• Competitive wages and bonuses
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Partially Employee Owned
• Retirement savings (401k) with employer match
• Generous PTO program and 7 paid holidays per year
• Weekly pay
• Employee training programs and opportunities for advancement
• Flexible office schedule
• Investment in employee development and career growth

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Duties/Responsibilities

• Computes cost factors and prepares estimates for bids or negotiated work; conducts special studies to establish standard hour and related cost data or effect cost reductions; consults with clients, vendors, or other individuals to formulate estimates and resolve issues; and provides engineering support, contract preparation, and project management.
• Preparing project estimates and performing administrative duties relative to design and project management.
• Assists in analyzing blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for projects, applying knowledge of specialized methodologies, techniques, principles, or processes.
• Work may be performed in the field under the direct supervision of the Job Superintendent or in the office under the direct supervision of the Project Manager.
• Completes shop drawing review and layout work.
• Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes, such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work, preparing bid packages, proposing negotiated work, selecting vendors or subcontractors, and determining cost effectiveness.
• Conducts special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or effect cost reductions.
• Reviewing data to determine material and labor requirements.
• Consults with clients, vendors, subcontractors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues. Assist with three week look-aheads and developing submittal logs.
• Responsible for managing a wide variety of construction projects; studies specifications and estimates worker-hour requirements to develop project schedules and phases based on knowledge of available tools, equipment, subcontractor’s scope of work and various building methods.
• Provides necessary project information to job superintendent and discusses project scope of work with job project manager & superintendent before project begin; works closely with job superintendent to solve construction-related problems and technical details; and assists job superintendent in communicating issues to the owner and responding to concerns and complaints.
• Confers with project manager, subcontractors, and owners engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction to resolve construction problems and prevent delays; and serves as liaison between the owner and contractor on assigned projects.
• Performs additional duties as assigned to support project and organizational success.

Required Skills/Abilities/Knowledge Of

• Principles and practices of construction, civil or structural engineering and project design.
• Basic construction concepts, procedures, methodologies, and processes.
• Project management and scheduling techniques.
• Contract administration.
• Subcontractor’s scope of work.
• Computer systems, estimating software, and information technology.
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions in construction sites, including 10‑Hour OSHA certification.
• City, state, and federal building codes as they relate to company projects and design‑build applications.
• Company personnel policies.
• Performing technical research and solving difficult engineering/design problems.
• Performing advanced and complex mathematical computations and analyses.
• Preparing and interpreting engineering plans and specifications.
• Analyzing and interpreting data.
• Maintaining records and preparing reports.
• Inspecting projects for compliance to plan specifications.
• Identifying and solving problems quickly and efficiently.
• Developing and delegating tasks and projects.
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, owner, and clients, etc. sufficient to exchange or effectively convey information; promote new business, resolve problems, and to receive or give work direction.
• Ability to perform 3D scans and use Total Station.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and meet the company’s Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) standards.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties such as those listed above.
• Suggested 2 years of field experience as a PE. Exposure to hard‑bid contracts.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent physical activity like climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, driving, pushing, pulling, lifting, and using hands.
• Work may involve exposure to mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, dust, chemicals, oils, harsh weather, poor lighting, tight spaces, and loud noise.
• Heavy Work: Exerting up to 75 pounds of force occasionally (with team assistance) and/or up to 40 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.