Project Engineer I

Pepper Construction; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepper Construction in Cincinnati is seeking a Project Engineer I to assist with safety, direction, and financial outcomes from initial budget through closeout. This role emphasizes promoting safe work practices and collaborating with project teams and support departments.

The successful candidate will work with Project Management and Field Supervision to establish priorities, maintain positive working relationships, and contribute to project success from start to finish.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Construction, Engineering, or related field is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Self motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail oriented and able to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project budgets, value engineering, and estimating.
• Facilitate subcontractor bid process and manage bid documentation.
• Use software/templates to process, distribute, and track project documents.
• Negotiate subcontracts and material buyouts; manage project costs and forecasts.
• Plan and schedule projects; coordinate with subcontractors and field staff.
• Support project closeout and ensure safety and quality on every job.

Education

B.S. in Construction, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Position Summary:

Project Engineers work with experienced Project Management and Field Supervision staff and assist with the overall safety, direction, completion, and financial outcome of construction projects from initial budget through project closeout. Safety is the number one priority at Pepper Construction and Project Engineer I’s are expected to promote and exemplify safe work practices. Project Engineer I’s are expected to work with team members at all levels of Project Management and Field Supervision to establish operational priorities and ensure a quality project. They are also expected to grow and maintain positive and effective working relationships with both internal and external members of the Project Team and support departments.

Responsibilities:

• Perform the following duties with support and direction from a Project Manager
  • Ensure customer satisfaction by identifying and exceeding client needs
  • Estimate, value engineer and develop project budgets
  • Facilitate the subcontractor bid process to include processing, distribution and tracking of all project bidding documentation
  • Utilize software programs and templates to process, distribute and track all project documentation
  • Negotiate subcontractor and material buyout; develop and negotiate subcontracts.
  • Plan and schedule projects
  • Manage jobs in progress including subcontractor coordination, conflict resolution, documentation and ensuring quality and safety on every job
  • Manage project costs through the ongoing evaluation of labor, material and equipment; continue to forecast and analyze construction costs, exposures and profits through project completion
  • Perform project closeout

Position Qualifications:

• B.S. in Construction, Engineering, or other related field preferred
• Prior Co-Op / Internship experience in construction field preferred
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Detail oriented