Project Engineer I

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.

Pepper Construction is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Pepper Construction to recruit, hire, train and promote, into all job classifications, the most qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or veteran status.