Project Engineer - Data Center Construction

The Weitz Company; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Weitz Company in Texas is seeking a Project Engineer with at least two years of experience to organize, review, and post construction documents, coordinate RFIs, submittals, and logs, and support schedule management on data-center projects.

You will collaborate with the project team, monitor deliveries, assist with inspections and audits, and help draft change orders within delegated authority, ensuring accuracy against plans and specs.

Qualifications

• Two+ years of project engineering experience.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Industry-related college degree.
• Data center experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize, review, update, maintain and post construction documents and drawings.
• Collaborate with project team to complete RFIs.
• Review submittals and other project documents for accuracy against plans and specs.
• Assist in preparing inspections, compliance audits and the non-conformance log.
• Monitor material and equipment delivery status.
• Maintain and distribute accurate project logs (buyouts, submittals, RFIs).
• Understand scopes of work to be included in subcontracts or purchase orders.
• Track subcontractor change requests; draft change orders within delegated authority.
• Understand and assist with project schedule management.
• Attend regular project meetings; record and distribute meeting minutes.
• Obtain closeout information; gather punch list items; prepare as-built drawings; assist with warranty process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Prioritization

Detail-oriented

Negotiation

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Procore

JDE

Asta

Microsoft Office

Apple devices

Job description

• Organize, review, update, maintain and post construction documents and drawings
• Collaborate with project team to complete requests for information (RFI)
• Review submittals and other project documents for accuracy against plans and specifications
• Assist in preparing inspections, compliance audits and the non-conformance log
• Monitor material and equipment delivery status
• Maintain and distribute accurate project logs (i.e. buyouts, subcontractor material status reports, submittals, RFIs)
• Understand scopes of work to be included in subcontracts and/or purchase order agreements
• Track subcontractor requests for change; solicit pricing and draft change orders within delegated authority
• Understand and assist with project schedule management
• Attend regular project meetings; record and distribute meeting minutes
• Obtain closeout information; gather punch list items; prepare as-built drawings; assist with warranty process
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Description

What You’ll Do:

• Organize, review, update, maintain and post construction documents and drawings
• Collaborate with project team to complete requests for information (RFI)
• Review submittals and other project documents for accuracy against plans and specifications
• Assist in preparing inspections, compliance audits and the non-conformance log
• Monitor material and equipment delivery status
• Maintain and distribute accurate project logs (i.e. buyouts, subcontractor material status reports, submittals, RFIs)
• Understand scopes of work to be included in subcontracts and/or purchase order agreements
• Track subcontractor requests for change; solicit pricing and draft change orders within delegated authority
• Understand and assist with project schedule management
• Attend regular project meetings; record and distribute meeting minutes
• Obtain closeout information; gather punch list items; prepare as-built drawings; assist with warranty process
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience:
• A minimum of two (2) years of project engineering experience
• Experience in a fast-paced environment
• Industry-related college degree
• Data center experience is strongly preferred
• Skills:
• Excellent leadership skills with a desire to mentor, coach, and develop a team
• Ability to compare and analyze various systems and related cost impacts
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to balance and prioritize projects with impending deadlines
• Detail-oriented and highly organizedStrong negotiation skills
• Business acumen and relationship building skills
• Technology:
• Candidate should have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Apple products (iPhone & iPad) and have the ability to learn specific software.
• Solid systems experience with Procore, JDE, and Asta is preferred.
• Training will be provided on company standards.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

The Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of the Company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of the Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

The Weitz Company, LLC (and its U.S.-based subsidiaries and affiliates) recognizes the value of and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and follow applicable affirmative action guidelines and policies. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with applicable state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and background checks are required if applicable.

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