Project Engineer

Project EngineerThe Project Engineer works directly with leaders in the specialty contracting industry to gain knowledge through a "hands-on" training program that combines work in the office, at job sites, at client offices, and at other locations throughout the assigned territory. The goal of our Associate program is to help new employees develop the skills they need to become successful Project Managers with their own customers and projects to manage.The successful Project Engineer will learn the role of a Project Manager, which includes a diverse range of responsibilities, from estimating and proposal development to contract sales and project management. A typical day may include preparing estimates and proposals in the morning, taking a customer out to lunch, and then visiting project sites in the afternoon to review construction progress and troubleshoot any issues.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Learn best practices in environmental health and safety to prevent incidents and ensure compliance with applicable regulations, company policy, and customer expectationsLearn how to provide outstanding customer service that secures a pipeline of repeat businessLearn how to interpret specifications and perform material take-offs from construction drawingsLearn how to prepare cost estimates utilizing estimating software or field take-offsLearn how to plan and coordinate with the field workforce for successful project executionLearn how to manage project schedules, labor productivity, material costs, and marginsLearn how to develop relationships with customers, vendors, and other industry contactsLearn to utilize industry-leading software tools such as Navisworks, Bluebeam, JD Edwards, Salesforce, Velocity EHS and othersSkills and Abilities:Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectivelySelf-motivated with the ability to work independentlyGood problem-solving skillsStrong organizational skills with attention to detailStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to multi-task, work under time constraints and meet deadlinesWorking knowledge of Microsoft Excel and WordValid driver's license and the ability to travel within assigned territory as necessaryEducation/Experience:High school diploma or equivalentTravel:This position involves frequent travel within the assigned territory.The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list.

Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.