Industrial Project Engineer

Dean Snyder Construction • Ankeny, IA • 3w ago

Job Summary:

Position is responsible for analyzing blueprints and specifications to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates, applying knowledge of specialized methodologies, techniques, or processes. Providing engineering support such as consultation and advice, preparation of contracts, and management and inspection of construction projects. Duties include: reviewing data to determine material and labor requirements; computing cost factors and prepares estimates for bids or negotiated work; consults with clients, vendors or other individuals to formulate estimates and resolve issues; and, provides engineering support, contract preparation, and project management. The Project Engineer is a classification which is distinguished from other classes by its responsibility for preparing project estimates and performing administrative duties relative to design and project management. This position will start in the field to gain hands-on experience in estimating labor and material requirements, then transition to the office with a career path to project manager.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Duties/Responsibilities:

Computes cost factors and prepares estimates for bids or negotiated work; conducts special studies to establish standard hour and related cost data or effect cost reductions; consults with clients, vendors, or other individuals to formulate estimates and resolve issues; and provides engineering support, contract preparation, and project management.
Preparing project estimates and performing administrative duties relative to design and project management
Assists in analyzing blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for projects, applying knowledge of specialized methodologies, techniques, principles, or processes
Work may be performed in the field under the direct supervision of the Job Superintendent or in the office under the direct supervision of the Project Manager.
Completes shop drawing review and layout work
Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes, such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work, preparing bid packages, proposing negotiated work, selecting vendors or subcontractors, and determining cost effectiveness
Conducts special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or effect cost reductions
Reviewing data to determine material and labor requirements.
Consults with clients, vendors, subcontractors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues. Assist with three week look-aheads and developing submittal logs
Responsible for managing a wide variety of construction projects; studies specifications and estimates worker-hour requirements to develop project schedules and phases based on knowledge of available tools, equipment, subcontractor’s scope of work and various building methods
Provides necessary project information to job superintendent and discusses project scope of work with job project manager & Superintendent before project begin; works closely with job superintendent to solve construction-related problems and technical details; and assists job superintendent in communicating issues to the owner and responding to concerns and complaints.
Confers with project manager, subcontractors, and owners engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction to resolve construction problems and prevent delays; and serves as liaison between the owner and contractor on assigned projects
Performs additional duties as assigned to support project and organizational success.

Required Skills/Abilities/Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of construction, civil or structural engineering and project design
Basic construction concepts, procedures, methodologies, and processes
Project management and scheduling techniques
Contract administration
Subcontractor’s scope of work
Computer systems, estimating software, and information technology
Occupational hazards and safety precautions in construction sites; including 10 Hour OSHA certification
City, state, and federal building codes as they relate to company projects and design-build applications
Company personnel policies
Performing technical research and solving difficult engineering/design problems
Performing advanced and complex mathematical computations and analyses
Preparing and interpreting engineering plans and specifications
Analyzing and interpreting data
Maintaining records and preparing reports
Inspecting projects for compliance to plan specifications
Identifying and solving problems quickly and efficiently
Developing and delegating tasks and projects
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, owner, and clients, etc. sufficient to exchange or effectively convey information; promote new business, resolve problems, and to receive or give work direction
Ability to perform 3D scans and use Total Station
Possess a valid driver’s license and meet the company’s Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) standards.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties such as those listed above
Suggested 2 years of field experience as a PE. Exposure to hard-bid contracts.

Physical Requirements:

Frequent physical activity like climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, driving, pushing, pulling, lifting, and using hands.
Work may involve exposure to mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, dust, chemicals, oils, harsh weather, poor lighting, tight spaces, and loud noise.
Heavy Work: Exerting up to 75 pounds of force occasionally (with team assistance) and/or up to 40 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

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