Project Engineer II — Pre-Construction & Estimating

Russell Co.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Co. is seeking an experienced estimator to support our pre-construction and bidding efforts in the Midwest. You will gather data, analyze drawings, and draft cost estimates to help win projects.

You will lead a part of the pre-construction team, coordinate with estimates, and prepare monthly status and cost projections. A bachelor’s degree in construction-related fields is required, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent.
• Industry Intern/Coop experience preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods); craft agreements, jurisdiction, negotiations, engineering, estimating, schedules and safety are required.
• Excellent communication and organization skills are essential.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering information for estimates for selected project with detailed review of proposal specifications, drawings, takeoff information, and contracting.
• Provide technical assistance, interpretation of drawings, recommending construction methods and equipment, etc., as required. Assist in Initiating and maintaining extra work estimating and issuance of change orders.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly project status reports, forecasting cost projections, and status of the project.
• When assigned by supervisor, lead a pre-construction team as a team leader to provide guidance, direction and leadership.
• Maintain project files in a neat and organized manner.
• Assist in administrative responsibilities such as: issuing Owner and Subcontract agreements, scheduling, change order management, shop drawings, RFI’s, related day to day correspondence, etc.
• Assist in the preparation of necessary and required closeout project documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Estimating experience

Construction knowledge

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Russell Co. is seeking an experienced estimator to support our pre-construction and bidding efforts in the Midwest. You will gather data, analyze drawings, and draft cost estimates to help win projects.

You will lead a part of the pre-construction team, coordinate with estimates, and prepare monthly status and cost projections. A bachelor’s degree in construction-related fields is required, with strong communication and organizational skills.