Project Engineer

Iverson Construction; Platteville (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Iverson Construction is seeking a Construction Project Engineer or Engineer in Training (EIT) in Platteville, WI. This role involves managing projects, estimating work, and ensuring quality and safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field and must be self-motivated and goal-oriented. The position offers a blend of office and fieldwork, providing daily flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field preferred.
• EITs must have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE).
• Ability to develop relationships with customers and team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management of crews, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Review bid documents and develop production rates.
• Coordinate with management and production crews for quality control.
• Ensure adherence to safety policies.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Self-motivated

Goal-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Geology or related field

Job description

Our Construction Project Engineer and Engineer in Training (EIT) positions are fast paced, multifaceted and challenging roles that encompasses management duties, including but not limited to:

Management

Provide day-to-day project management of crews, equipment, and subcontractors on a wide variety of work from private and commercial contracts to state and federal contracts. Work with project owner/engineer to make field adjustments that save time and money. Maintain project schedules, monitor material needs and contract requirements. Maintain daily project quantity records and monitor job costs. Complete project pay applications and invoices.

Estimating

Meet with private and public customers to understand scope of work and design projects. Review bid documents, complete quantity take-offs and develop production rates. Assist Area/Division Manager in completing estimate and submission of bids. Prepare and submit all successful bid contract documents and ensure paperwork is properly executed.

Quality

Coordinate with management, production crews and quality control department to ensure we are providing our customers the highest quality products and services every day.

Safety

We prioritize the safety and wellness of our road construction processes by following the Company’s safety programs and policies, thus mitigating risk and improving overall productivity of the projects with safety at the forefront.

Supervision

Our Construction Project Engineers are under the direct supervision of an Area/Division Manager. EITs are under the direct supervision of an Area/Division Manager and will be assigned to one of our Professional Engineers.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Geology or related field is preferred. EITs must have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE). Utilize effective communication skills and be comfortable developing relationships with customers and team members. Successful candidates will be self-motivated, goal-oriented and enjoy the entire project process from bidding to turning the project over to the owner.

Our Construction Project Engineers / Engineers in Training (EIT) and road construction crews complete work throughout Southwest Wisconsin, including Kieler, WI; Platteville, WI; Prairie du Chien, WI; Dodgeville, WI and surrounding communities.

What our employees like about working with Iverson Construction:

“… seeing a project through from start to finish, including the planning phase before the project even begins.” – Kenton O.

“… the daily flexibility between working in the office and working in the field on job sites.” – Harrison W.