Project Engineer

Aspen Group; Frankfort (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspen Group in Frankfort, IL is seeking a Project Engineer to lead various construction projects for churches. This role emphasizes a collaborative approach with internal and external teams, ensuring project efficiency from pre-construction to close-out.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of project management experience and a civil engineering degree. Hybrid work options are available with some travel expected. Join us in making a lasting impact on church facilities!

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in project management, project engineering, or project planning.
• Experience in field management for commercial construction projects.
• Demonstrates effectiveness in a team setting and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review submittals and monitor submittal schedules.
• Assist with buyout of project for materials and subcontracts.
• Manage project status reports and meeting minutes.

Skills

Project management

Effective communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Building Construction Management

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Job description

Job Description

Would you enjoy using your construction background to partner with churches in building purposeful spaces that play a direct role in discipleship? Do you like working on a small, collaborative team using an integrated design/build project delivery method?

Our Project Engineer opportunity is a challenging and rewarding opportunity with career growth potential! You’ll get to work on multiple projects as we serve as the general contractor on large, custom ministry facilities.

The Project Engineer plays a critical part of our teams for larger Aspen Group projects. They maximize project efficiency by understanding project specifications, identifying and acquiring necessary materials, and collaboratively driving the project schedule. They have involvement from pre-construction to project close-out.

Given the nature of our delivery method, this is a highly collaborative position where you will work across the organization with architectural, interior, and landscape designers, outside consultants, internal Project Managers, sub contractors, and field superintendents.

The ideal candidate has a track record of success in project management, must be an outstanding communicator, and an even better strategist.

Responsibilities

• Review submittals and monitor submittal schedules
• Assists with buyout of project for commodity type materials and subcontracts
• Supports preparation of procurement and construction schedules.
• Manages reports such as project status and meeting minutes
• Assists PM with financials such as change orders and subcontractor proposals
• Track material delivery status to prevent construction delays
• Work as a collaborative team to obtain permits
• Follow-up with external suppliers/subcontractors to ensure timely response to action items
• Assist in construction cost estimates and value engineering exercises
• Ensure timely responses to RFIs
• Supports some field needs

Minimum Qualifications

Relevant experience: Two or more years of experience in project management, project engineering, or project planning (scope, schedule, cost, quality) on commercial construction projects. Experience in field management. Procore & MS Project experience.

Education: Minimum four-year degree in Civil Engineering or Building Construction Management.

Desired Skills: Demonstrates effectiveness in working in a team setting, communicating with others and technical competence. Capable of carrying out independent assignments with minimal supervision. Demonstrates an understanding of construction practices and methodologies. Adept at problem solving. Professional with effective communication skills and time management skills. Highly motivated, organized, and detail oriented. Results-oriented with ability to manage people and tasks in a deadline driven environment.

Office and travel: This role is available as a hybrid from our Frankfort, IL office, with regular travel required to our jobsites (about 30% travel required- some regionally/some nationally). For the right candidate, we will consider fully remote positions from regions that we have a presence (generally the Midwest, Southeast, and Texas).

Company Description

For over 30 years, we've worked with churches across the country to design and build new facilities, additions, and renovations. But it's more than our design vision that sets us apart- it's our construction expertise combined with our integrated process, that saves time and money while driving measurable success for our churches.

At the forefront of innovation, we're navigating the evolving cultural landscape, ready to provide solutions for the Church's future.

Learn more at www.aspengroup.com.