Project Engineer - Construction, BIM & Growth Opportunities

Vogel Bros. Building Co.; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Vision Insurance

Paid Life Insurance

Paid Long and Short-Term Disability

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

401k Plan

Employee Assistance Program

State-of-the-art facility

On-Site Fitness Center

Team celebrations and strong culture

Job summary

Vogel Bros. Building Co. is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support project managers and superintendents through full project lifecycles, from inception to closeout. A bachelor’s degree in Construction Management and related experience are preferred for this role.

You will assist with bidding, shop drawings, RFIs, and reporting, while coordinating closeout procedures. The position emphasizes teamwork, meticulous documentation, and timely communication on-site in Wisconsin.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Mathematics or Construction related field (preferred)
• 2+ years of relevant work experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Estimation of commercial construction
• Understanding of BIM programs and regional construction practices
• Ability to perform material take-offs/quantity surveys
• Valid driver’s license and transportation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
• Willingness to take initiative and work as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Assist with bidding and purchasing activities
• Review, process and expedite shop drawings and submittals
• Initiate, track and process RFIs
• Update and maintain field drawings
• Prepare, update and distribute various reports
• Assist in weekly job meetings, including agendas and minutes
• Coordinate and manage closeout procedures

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Team player

Problem solving

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

BIM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

As an award-winning, multi-generational construction services company, Vogel Bros. Building Co. attributes its success and longevity to the values and beliefs that have been shared throughout the generations. We work with customers across the country, focusing on enhancing the lives of the people in the communities we serve. Our lean culture is embodied in our employees, always striving to embrace innovation and offer creative solutions in order to be the employer of choice as well as our customer’s champion. When we bring on new people to our team, we do so conscientiously and with the goal of adding a team player who’s passionate about doing what it takes to grow and develop the company and the people around them.

Are you an experienced Project Engineer who’s ready to go beyond just building buildings to instead building customers’ dreams? Do you value making a difference in your community and in the lives of those around you? Then we’ve got the opportunity for you!

Currently, we are seeking an experienced, driven Project Engineer to join the Vogel Bros. Team. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management and prior related experience. This position will assist our construction Project Managers and job Superintendents with projects from inception through closeout.

Requirements

Responsibilities of the Project Engineer position include but are not limited to:

• Assist with bidding and purchasing activities
• Review, process and expedite shop drawings and submittals
• Initiate, track and process Requests For Information (RFI’s)
• Update and maintain field drawings
• Prepare, update and distribute various reports
• Assist in weekly job meetings, including generation and distribution of all meeting agendas and minutes
• Coordinate and manage closeout procedures

Preferred skills include:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Mathematics or Construction related field
• 2 or more years of relevant work experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Estimation of commercial construction
• Understanding of BIM programs and regional construction practices
• Ability to perform material take-offs/quantity surveys

Candidates must possess:

• A valid driver’s license and means of transportation
• Moderate to advanced computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail, with strong organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and perform effectively despite sudden deadline and priority changes
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with willingness and ability to accept responsibility, work as a team player, and take initiative to improve personal and interpersonal skills

Work Environment:

• Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, and sit
• Ability to lift 25 pounds without assistance
• Indoor, non-smoking, temperature-controlled environment
• Some exposure to outside elements if and when on job sites

What do we offer? At Vogel Bros., we offer a competitive salary and the following list of benefits:

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vision Insurance
• Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Long and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401k Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• State-of-the-art facility
• On-Site Fitness Center
• We believe in having fun! Impromptu celebrations to major events, our strong culture of teamwork and collaboration allows our employees to balance their work through a variety of occasions