Project Engineer- Entry Level

Brinkmann Constructors

$75K — $90K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field
  • 0-2 years' experience in construction
  • Ability to travel or relocate for job assignments
  • Proficiency in reading contract documents and project schedules
  • Strong problem-solving and leadership skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Detail-oriented with strong time management abilities

Responsibilities

  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities while maintaining client relationships
  • Prepare detailed cost estimates and quantity take-offs
  • Participate in bid preparation and analysis
  • Assist with general contract administration
  • Manage permit applications and construction documents
  • Coordinate procurement of materials and equipment
  • Document project meetings and monitor schedule adherence

Benefits

  • 100% employee ownership (ESOP)
  • Annual bonus program and competitive salary with merit increases
  • Continuing education reimbursement and performance tools
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Paid parental leave and work-life balance initiatives
  • Community involvement opportunities and team-building events
  • Paid holidays and unique rewards like birthday off and sabbaticals
Full Job Description
Overview

The Project Engineer, or project manager-in-training, is responsible for assisting the Project Manager and Superintendent in all aspects of the day-to-day management of a construction project. This position will participate in all activities required to source, pursue and build a project including cost estimation, contract administration, schedule management and risk-quality management. In Brinkmann's "concept-to-completion" business model, Project Engineers enjoy a high-level of responsibility and accelerated career path to project management. Duties include but are not limited to:

Responsibilities

  • Identify and pursue new business development opportunities including maintaining positive client relationships to leverage future repeat business
  • Prepare full cost estimates including quantity take-offs and pricing
  • Participate in bid solicitation, bid package preparation and analysis
  • Assist in preparation of general contract and subcontract administration
  • Prepare permit applications
  • Maintain updated construction documents including as-builts
  • Manage and process shop drawings and submittals
  • Coordinate material and equipment procurement and expediting
  • Facilitate the RFI process
  • Document project coordination meetings for distribution
  • Monitor project schedules to ensure adherence to key dates
  • Initiate, review and negotiate change orders
  • Oversee entire close-out process including creation and completion of punch list
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (i.e. civil, architectural, or construction), construction management or related field
  • 0-2 years' experience in the construction industry
  • Ability to travel/temporarily relocate for job assignments
  • Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedules
  • Ability to understand and solve complex challenges in order to present alternative solutions
  • Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
  • Proficiency with computer applications including Microsoft Office
  • Key success factors include passion for the industry, self-motivated, strong work ethic, time management, organized, detail-oriented and creative
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future

Working Conditions
• The Project Engineer's work is primarily performed indoors out of a main office or field office at the construction site; occasionally outdoors in various weather conditions with some exposure to health or safety hazards, including noise level may range from moderate to loud.
• Light physical effort is required, including the handling of objects up to 25 pounds and some standing, walking, sitting, talking and/or hearing.
• Construction site will change or vary and/or position may require travel.
• Environment will be demanding and fast paced; number of hours typically worked in a workweek may exceed 40 hours per week and often "on call" 24 hours a day.
• Position requires frequent, high-level of autonomy as it relates to decision-making that impacts company results.

At Brinkmann Constructors, our passion for people means investing in their financial, mental, and physical well-being. Which is why we strive to provide our employee owners with comprehensive and cost-effective options that reflect Brinkmann's commitment to health and wellness.

WE BUILD YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE
  • 100% employee ownership (ESOP)
  • annual bonus program
  • company-contributed 401K
  • competitive salary with annual merit increase


WE BUILD YOUR CAREER
  • continuing education reimbursement
  • performance tools for added clarity of expectations and responsibilities
  • annual performance reviews
  • dedicated ambassador for assimilation into Brinkmann culture


WE BUILD YOUR HEALTH AND WELLNESS
  • comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with HSA
  • paid parental leave
  • work-life balance
  • seven paid holidays plus three floating holidays to celebrate what holidays are important to you
  • paid birthday off
  • family-oriented work environment
  • service awards with paid sabbaticals and milestone bonuses
  • a positive and collaborative work environment
  • healthy lifestyle rewards


WE BUILD COMMUNITY
  • community involvement
  • team building events
  • local volunteer opportunities
  • non-profit support and fundraising


No agency submissions will be accepted.

Salary starts at $75,000 and up. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

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