Project Engineer I

Pepper Construction Group; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepper Construction Group, located in Dublin, Ohio, is seeking a Project Engineer to work with experienced Project Management and Field Supervision staff. You will assist with the overall safety, direction, and completion of construction projects. This role emphasizes client satisfaction and requires strong communication skills.

Applicants should hold a B.S. in Construction, Engineering, or a related field, and possess the ability to build strong working relationships. Prior Co-Op or Internship experience in construction is preferred.

Qualifications

• Prior Co-Op / Internship experience in construction field preferred.
• Detail-oriented individuals are ideal for this role.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customer satisfaction by identifying and exceeding client needs.
• Negotiate subcontractor and material buyout; develop and negotiate subcontracts.
• Manage project costs through ongoing evaluation of labor, material, and equipment.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships

Detail oriented

Self motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education

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

Job description

With offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio, Pepper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm that primarily serves the private sector. Pepper Construction provides clients the experience and resources of a national company, combined with the hands‑on approach of a local company.

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

Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Please note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas.