Project Engineer

Irex Contracting Group; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Irex Contracting Group is seeking a Project Engineer for its Associate program, a hands-on training path across office, job sites, and client locations in the assigned territory. You will start learning project management by supporting estimating, proposal development, and scheduling while gaining exposure to customers and projects.

Daily duties include preparing estimates, reviewing construction progress on site, and coordinating with field teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Good problem-solving and organizational abilities.
• Able to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Learn best practices in health, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide outstanding customer service to secure repeat business.
• Interpret specifications and perform material take-offs from drawings.
• Prepare cost estimates using estimating software or field take-offs.
• Plan and coordinate with field teams for project execution.
• Assist in managing schedules, labor productivity, and costs.
• Develop relationships with customers and vendors.
• Utilize industry tools such as Navisworks, Bluebeam, and Salesforce.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Excel & Word

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Navisworks

Bluebeam

JD Edwards

Salesforce

Velocity EHS

Job description

The Project Engineer works directly with leaders in the specialty contracting industry to gain knowledge through a “hands-on” training program that combines work in the office, at job sites, at client offices, and at other locations throughout the assigned territory. The goal of our Associate program is to help new employees develop the skills they need to become successful Project Managers with their own customers and projects to manage.

The successful Project Engineer will learn the role of a Project Manager, which includes a diverse range of responsibilities, from estimating and proposal development to contract sales and project management. A typical day may include preparing estimates and proposals in the morning, taking a customer out to lunch, and then visiting project sites in the afternoon to review construction progress and troubleshoot any issues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Learn best practices in environmental health and safety to prevent incidents and ensure compliance with applicable regulations, company policy, and customer expectations
• Learn how to provide outstanding customer service that secures a pipeline of repeat business
• Learn how to interpret specifications and perform material take-offs from construction drawings
• Learn how to prepare cost estimates utilizing estimating software or field take-offs
• Learn how to plan and coordinate with the field workforce for successful project execution
• Learn how to manage project schedules, labor productivity, material costs, and margins
• Learn how to develop relationships with customers, vendors, and other industry contracts
• Learn to utilize industry-leading software tools such as Navisworks, Bluebeam, JD Edwards, Salesforce, Velocity EHS and others

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently
• Good problem‑solving skills
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi‑task, work under time constraints and meet deadlines
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Valid driver's license and the ability to travel within assigned territory as necessary

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Travel:

• This position involves frequent travel within the assigned territory.

The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.