Project Engineer (Central, IA or Eastern, IA)

DCI Group; DeWitt (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DCI Group is seeking a Project Engineer to support Project Managers in delivering high-quality projects on schedule and within budget. The role focuses on coordinating activities, maintaining documentation, and facilitating clear communication with clients, subcontractors, and team members.

You will collaborate with the Project Manager, Superintendent, architects, engineers, and vendors to define project scope, monitor costs, and ensure safety and quality across all phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or relevant experience).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Project Management and scheduling software (e.g., P6) preferred.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and construction best practices.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with project teams.
• Self-motivated with the ability to take direction and work independently when needed.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate an understanding of company values by listening to employees, clients, and stakeholders to ensure alignment with DCI Group’s Values and Mission.
• Collaborate and listen with the Project Manager, Superintendent, and subcontractors to maintain workflow efficiency.
• Communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, and project teams to ensure alignment on project goals.
• Develop relationships with architects, engineers, and vendors.
• Strive to learn and take on additional responsibilities from your manager.
• Provide support in training and mentorship opportunities within the project team.
• Participate in project site visits and team meetings as needed.
• Assist in interviewing potential employees and provide feedback to the executive team.
• Collaborate with design teams, engineers, architects, and vendors to define project scope and requirements.
• Maintain organized project documentation, including schedules, submittals, RFIs, and drawings.
• Assist in reviewing and improving internal processes to enhance project efficiency.
• Support project team members in ensuring adherence to company values and industry best practices.
• Learn company values and best practices to aid and implement on projects.
• Communicate openly and honestly with teams, clients, and stakeholders to maintain trust and transparency.
• Participate in the process of project measurements related to time, cost, quality, safety, and risk while upholding company values.
• Assist with preconstruction duties including development of the overall project estimate, including general conditions, bid solicitation, scope development, and complete bid tabulation.
• Support the Project Manager in managing change orders and cost adjustments.
• Help develop and maintain project schedules while listening to input from the Project Manager and Superintendent.
• Develop and update procurement log to ensure timely delivery of materials as needed.
• Maintain project logs to ensure timely response.
• Monitor project timelines and report scheduling concerns proactively.
• Assist in coordinating subcontractor schedules to ensure timely project progress.
• Assist with the DCI Full Circle scheduling process for the project.
• Review project submittals to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor project performance to align with time, cost, quality, safety, and risk objectives.
• Assist in ensuring the regulatory process is being followed related to building codes, city guidelines, and local and state regulations.
• Develop and submit RFI’s to design team with follow-up to ensure timely response.
• Adhere to DCI’s Quality Control plans and company standards and industry best practices to deliver high-quality projects.
• Assist in developing a plan to ensure DCI’s Site Expectations are being met and followed.
• Assist with the constructability process throughout the design phase.
• Develop an understanding of DCI’s Safety Expectations plan for all projects.
• Participate in safety walks with project team to elevate safety knowledge.
• Promote a culture of safety among employees, subcontractors, and clients.
• Assist in tracking and documenting safety measures on project sites.
• Develop an understanding of prime contract terms and ensure projects comply with contractual obligations.
• Develop an understanding of the contract delivery methods and be working towards the ability to administer and provide leadership to project teams on all delivery methods.
• Complete project closeout procedures, including final inspections, documentation, financial reconciliation, and client satisfaction assessments.
• Support the transition from project completion to owner handoff.
• Provide documentation to DCI Marketing for future project pursuits.
• Conduct lessons-learned reviews to improve processes for future projects and communicate with DCI Peer Groups.
• Maintain post-project relationships to foster repeat business.

Skills

Multitasking

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

OSHA knowledge

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

MS Office

P6 (Scheduling software)

Job description

Reports To: Project Managers

Basic Function:

The Project Engineer supports the Project Manager in ensuring projects are completed with high quality, on schedule, and within budget. This role involves coordinating project activities, managing documentation, and facilitating communication among team members, subcontractors, and clients. The Project Engineer must demonstrate strong organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills to drive project success.

Job Responsibilities

Values

Demonstrate an understanding of company values by listening to employees, clients, and stakeholders to ensure alignment with DCI Group’s Values and Mission.

• Devoted: Commit to project success by supporting team members and maintain strong client relationships.
• Genuine: Communicate transparently and professionally with all stakeholders, ensuring integrity in all interactions.
• Simple: Follow DCI’s fundamental approach to project management—Listen, Plan, Execute, Exceed.
• Growth: Continuously seek opportunities for learning and professional development while contributing to team success.

Team Leadership and Relationships

• Collaborate and listen with the Project Manager, Superintendent, and subcontractors to maintain workflow efficiency.
• Communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, and project teams to ensure alignment on project goals.
• Develop relationships with architects, engineers, and vendors.
• Strive to learn and take on additional responsibilities from your manager.
• Provide support in training and mentorship opportunities within the project team.
• Participate in project site visits and team meetings as needed.
• Assist in interviewing potential employees and provide feedback to the executive team.
• Collaborate with design teams, engineers, architects, and vendors to define project scope and requirements.

Accountability

• Maintain organized project documentation, including schedules, submittals, RFIs, and drawings.
• Assist in reviewing and improving internal processes to enhance project efficiency.
• Support project team members in ensuring adherence to company values and industry best practices.
• Learn company values and best practices to aid and implement on projects.
• Communicate openly and honestly with teams, clients, and stakeholders to maintain trust and transparency.
• Participate in the process of project measurements related to time, cost, quality, safety, and risk while upholding company values.

Budget and Cost Control

• Assist with preconstruction duties including development of the overall project estimate, including general conditions, bid solicitation, scope development, and complete bid tabulation.
• Support the Project Manager in managing change orders and cost adjustments.

Schedule Management

• Help develop and maintain project schedules while listening to input from the Project Manager and Superintendent.
• Develop and update procurement log to ensure timely delivery of materials as needed.
• Maintain project logs to ensure timely response.
• Monitor project timelines and report scheduling concerns proactively.
• Assist in coordinating subcontractor schedules to ensure timely project progress.
• Assist with the DCI Full Circle scheduling process for the project.

Quality

• Review project submittals to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor project performance to align with time, cost, quality, safety, and risk objectives.
• Assist in ensuring the regulatory process is being followed related to building codes, city guidelines, and local and state regulations.
• Develop and submit RFI’s to design team with follow-up to ensure timely response.
• Adhere to DCI’s Quality Control plans and company standards and industry best practices to deliver high-quality projects.
• Assist in developing a plan to ensure DCI’s Site Expectations are being met and followed.
• Assist with the constructability process throughout the design phase.

Safety

• Develop an understanding of DCI’s Safety Expectations plan for all projects.
• Participate in safety walks with project team to elevate safety knowledge.
• Promote a culture of safety among employees, subcontractors, and clients.
• Assist in tracking and documenting safety measures on project sites.

Contract Management and Knowledge

• Develop an understanding of prime contract terms and ensure projects comply with contractual obligations.
• Develop an understanding of the contract delivery methods and be working towards the ability to administer and provide leadership to project teams on all delivery methods.

Project Closeout

• Complete project closeout procedures, including final inspections, documentation, financial reconciliation, and client satisfaction assessments.
• Support the transition from project completion to owner handoff.
• Provide documentation to DCI Marketing for future project pursuits.
• Conduct lessons-learned reviews to improve processes for future projects and communicate with DCI Peer Groups.
• Maintain post-project relationships to foster repeat business.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (or relevant experience).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Project Management and scheduling software (e.g., P6) preferred.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and construction best practices.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with project teams.
• Self-motivated with the ability to take direction and work independently when needed.