Project Engineer

Placed; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

401(k)

Sabbatical after 5 years

Scholarship reimbursement for children

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Placed is seeking an experienced construction project manager to oversee design/build projects from estimate through closeout. You will coordinate design professionals, manage the buyout of subs, lead on-site meetings, and keep safety, quality, and schedule on track.

You will work with owners and the design team to develop thorough estimates, identify cost-saving opportunities, and drive value engineering. Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, and MS Project is required; a strong, ethical

Qualifications

• 2-8 years of design/build experience.
• Sound decision-making ability under tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple activities toward desired outcomes.
• A commitment to quality—evaluating processes, incorporating customer feedback, and consistently meeting or exceeding internal and external expectations.
• A high level of integrity, representing the company's values while staying focused on customer needs and expectations.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the managerial and administrative side of a project, including estimating, scheduling, quality control, progress reporting, progress billing, design review and coordination, cost tracking, safety, and proposal development.
• Engage with the owner early in the process to help facilitate the design process alongside the chosen design professionals.
• Ensure a thorough and accurate project estimate is developed, working closely with owners and the design team on preliminary concept drawings.
• Participate in proposal meetings with owners to review scope of work, identify cost-saving opportunities, and bring value engineering ideas to the table.
• Manage the buyout process and subcontractor selection.
• Lead bi-weekly on-site job meetings.
• Partner with the Superintendent to keep safety, quality control, and schedule on track.
• Run progress meetings with owners and the broader construction team.
• Stay cost-conscious and closely attuned to every aspect of the project throughout its lifecycle.
• Communicate effectively with all project stakeholders.

Skills

Decision-making under deadlines

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication with project

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Microsoft Project

Job description

• Oversee the managerial and administrative side of a project, including estimating, scheduling, quality control, progress reporting, progress billing, design review and coordination, cost tracking, safety, and proposal development.
• Engage with the owner early in the process to help facilitate the design process alongside the chosen design professionals.
• Ensure a thorough and accurate project estimate is developed, working closely with owners and the design team on preliminary concept drawings.
• Participate in proposal meetings with owners to review scope of work, identify cost-saving opportunities, and bring value engineering ideas to the table.
• Manage the buyout process and subcontractor selection.
• Lead bi-weekly on-site job meetings.
• Partner with the Superintendent to keep safety, quality control, and schedule on track.
• Run progress meetings with owners and the broader construction team.
• Stay cost-conscious and closely attuned to every aspect of the project throughout its lifecycle.
• Communicate effectively with all project stakeholders.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-8 years of design/build experience
• Sound decision-making ability under tight deadlines
• Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple activities toward desired outcomes
• A commitment to quality — evaluating processes, incorporating customer feedback, and consistently meeting or exceeding internal and external expectations
• A high level of integrity, representing the company's values while staying focused on customer needs and expectations
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project

WE OFFER A COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE, INCLUDING:

• Generous performance-based bonus program
• Company-funded profit sharing program
• Tuition reimbursement for employees
• 401(k)
• One month of paid sabbatical after every 5 years of employment
• Scholarship reimbursement for employees' children
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage