Project Engineer

Wimmer Communities; Hales Corners (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base wage

Generous PTO on day one

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Property amenities access (pool, gym)

Job summary

Wimmer Communities in Wisconsin is seeking an Architect to lead capital improvement projects across a portfolio of properties. You will focus on contractor procurement, project scoping, and coordinating with vendors to ensure timely, cost-effective execution.

The role offers a full-time schedule (Monday–Friday) with opportunities for growth in a friendly, award-winning workplace that values work-life balance and continued employee development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of applicable experience.
• Degree may be waived with appropriate experience at hiring official discretion.

Responsibilities

• Develop the scope of work and bid capital improvement projects.
• Manage subcontractors and vendors to complete project work.
• Prepare schedules of subcontractor work and durations for review and approval.
• Review project costs and approve monthly subcontractor payments.
• Coordinate material deliveries and equipment rentals as required.

Skills

Procurement of contractors

Project management

Contract preparation

Cost control

Vendor management

Education

B.S. Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction management or related field

Job description

Are you looking for an environment that offers both variety and a fast-pace? Are you looking for room for growth? Are you looking for a fun and welcoming workplace? Wimmer Communities' open Architect Position is the perfect fit for you!

As a recipient of 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. Top Workplaces Award, we have proven ourselves as one of the best places to work in southeastern Wisconsin. We are a family business that understands your job and co-workers can be a lot like a second family.

Full-time

Monday-Friday

Wimmer understands the importance of work-life balance and if you need a flexible schedule, let us know!

The Architect's primary duties includes procurement of contractors to complete various capital improvement projects for a portfolio of properties. The Architect will attend various meetings in identifying, implementing, and completing short- and long-term capital improvement and preventative maintenance programs. Additional responsibilities include the preparation of contracts for any third-party work and implementing maintenance initiatives that improve effectiveness and profitability.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Development of the scope of work and bidding out assigned Capital Improvement projects.
  • Complete "Authorization to Proceed" forms and obtain the necessary approvals
  • Provide updates for the Program of Work monthly.
  • Draft scope of work for Subcontractor or review and refine scope (prepared by others).
  • Management of contractors and vendors to complete project work.
  • Prepare schedules of all Subcontractor's work as well as time durations for review and approval.
  • Meet as necessary with Subcontractors to discuss quality or time issues individually as directed by the Director of Facilities Management.
  • Manage project documents internally and through SharePoint for external access if necessary
  • Attend or conduct site visit walkthroughs with clients and subcontractors
  • Review Project Costs - Approve monthly subcontractor partial and final payments
  • Promptly review scope and cost revisions. Prepare change orders and gain necessary approvals.
  • Participate in and lead job start up and close out meetings.
  • Participate in and lead improvement efforts.
  • Schedule material deliveries.
  • Coordinate equipment rentals as requested.
  • Coordinate return goods back to vendors.
  • Take photos of completed jobs.
  • Perform all other duties and special projects as requested by the Director of Facility Management

The Qualifications:

• B.S. Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction management or related field.
• Minimum of five years of applicable experience.
• Requirement for degree may be waived with the appropriate type and amount of experience at the discretion of the hiring official

Our Benefits:

• A highly competitive base wage
• Generous PTO that starts accruing day one
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Use of Any Wimmer Property Amenities (Pool, Fitness Center & Community Room)
• Continued Employee Growth, Development, Training, and a Career Path
• Fun Company Outings including Golf Outing, Brewers games, Milwaukee Boat Cruise, and annual Holiday party.
• Charity Events such as Habitat for Humanity and Hunger Task Force
• Charity Drives such as Milwaukee Rescue Mission-Toys for Tots, Hunger Task Force-Food Drives,
• Medical, Vision, Dental, Health Savings Account, and a Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-Paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Free / Confidential Employee Assistance Program
• 401K Plan with a Company Match
• Discounted Rent at Our Properties
• A Company Culture Second to None