Project Engineer

MCAA; Kansas City, Des Moines, Omaha, Phoenix (MO, IA, NE, AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cerris Systems is seeking a detail-oriented project assistant to support our project managers in coordinating schedules, budgets, and reports. You will interface with owners, vendors, and crews to ensure timely project completion with an emphasis on safety and quality.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, assisting with labor forecasts and billings, and developing manuals and as-builts as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or équivalent experience in a related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication and coordination abilities.
• Experience with project documentation and reporting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create project management and superintendent documents (schedules, costs, progress charts, etc.).
• Coordinate with owners, vendors, crews, subcontracts, architects, and suppliers to facilitate timely completion.
• Assist with labor forecasting and project billings.
• Conduct workplace inspections assessing quantity, quality, safety compliance.
• Develop operation and maintenance manuals and as-builts as required.
• Adhere to company safety and quality programs and procedures.

Skills

Project scheduling

Budgeting

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

MS Office

MS Excel

MS Project

Job description

Work hard, have fun!

At Cerris Systems, we believe in delivering quality craftsmanship while having fun along the way. Our group of construction companies prides itself on our almost 100-year history, our employee ownership structure, and our competitive pay and benefits. From the moment you start working with us, we’ve got your growth in mind. We believe Cerris isn’t just a great place to start your career – it’s a great place to watch it advance for years to come.

Come build the Extraordinary with us. Apply today!

Nature of Work

Support and assist the project manager in assuring timely project completion. Duties may include developing schedules, budgets, progress reviews, billings, bids, change orders, submittal lists and reports. Interface with subcontractors, owners, vendors, and company personnel to coordinate efficient completion of a project.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Create project management & superintendent documentation including schedules, material purchases, cost management, progress charts, labor allegation, etc.
• Coordinate/communicate with owners, vendors, crews, subcontracts, architects, and suppliers to facilitate timely project completion
• Assist with labor forecasting and project billings
• Conduct workplace inspections assessing quantity & specification/quality, percent completion by subcontractors, & safety compliance
• Develop operations and maintenance manuals and as-builts as required
• Conducts actions in a professional and unbiased manner.
• Complies with all company and site policies and best practice standards.
• Continuously develops proficiency and understanding in the role.
• Maintains a professional appearance and workspace.
• Participates in and complies with all company safety and quality programs and procedures.
• Promote the company safety culture and safety awareness throughout the company, projects, or office.
• Utilizes relevant company technology to support all assigned responsibilities.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record which, per Company’s vehicle policy, allows operation of a company vehicle.
• Exercise initiative or, as directed, perform additional duties to meet the needs of the organization.

Qualifications

Positive, self-motivated professional with good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
Solid communication skills, verbal and written
Ability to understand and implement best practice standards
Ability to multitask while delivering quality through attention to detail
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to adapt to change and stress in the work environment and manage competing demands while maintaining high performance levels
Ability to be proactive and resourceful when issues arise
Ability to follow-up on inquiries in a timely manner
Ability to prioritize multiple projects
Proficiency in MS Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to build relationships with team members and clients
Ability to learn and use a variety of company-related software, tools and systems necessary to meet business needs
Ability to quickly and effectively solve complex problems
Education

Education

Bachelor’s degree from 4-year college/university or equivalent experience

Experience

0-2 years of related work experience
Other technical experience such as military, on the job training programs, etc. may meet this requirement as determined by local management

Physical Demands and Working Environment

May require periods of overnight travel
Normal office environment
Periods of time walking on construction sites
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
Frequent activity: sitting, viewing, and typing on computer screen
Occasional activity: standing, walking, bending, reaching above shoulder, climbing, and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling
At times will be required to use a ladder and work at tall heights (i.e. roof top, access ladders, scissor-lift, scaffolding)
Safety-sensitive position that requires extreme focus and attention to safety hazards and safety protocols.

Cerris and its subsidiary companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer-EEO/AA/M/F/D/V/VEVRAA