Project Engineer - Iowa, United States - Story Construction

Description

Story Construction is a 100% employee-owned general contractor, construction manager, and design-builder based out of Ames, IA.

As an employee of Story Construction, you'll have the opportunity to join the ownership group through our employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).

At Story, we focus on having a good day, every day, regardless of your role.

Everything we do revolves around building a joyful work environment and making a difference in the communities in which we work.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Project Engineer to join our project-planning team As a Project Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the planning, execution, and successful completion of construction projects.

The Project Engineer typically reports to the Project Manager and works closely with the Project Superintendent onsite.


Summary of Duties:
Assists in pursuits and preconstruction activities such as presentations, estimating, bidding, and buying the job

Develops a thorough understanding of the contract documents and estimates

Communicates with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers on project status updates

Issues subcontracts and purchase orders as assigned

Assists with setting up the project schedule of values, completing monthly pay applications, and payment approval of invoices

Responsible for the submittal process, including ensuring that the submittal schedule coincides with the production schedule; responsible for O&M submittals.

Provides information to the field as required, i.e. lift drawings layout drawings, flow diagrams, and more required for decision-making

Assists with project layout, grade checking, and gains proficiency with the total station.

Assists in calculating production rates

Assists in ensuring all work meets the contract requirements and quality standards

Assists with completing required monthly/weekly/daily documentation reporting as well as cost projections and monthly PM reports

Assists with pricing and drafting change request proposals and maintains change log

Updates subcontracts, purchase orders, and project budget with any changes

Assists with creating, monitoring, and updating punch lists

Assists with project closeout, seeing that project as-builts are up to date and submitted, participates in close-out meetings, and assists in start-up and scheduling owner training.

Monitor material and equipment delivery statuses.

Qualifications :

4-year technical degree, a 2-year technical degree with 2 years of experience, or equivalent combination of experience and training required.

4-year technical degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or related study preferred.

Understanding of construction and construction planning methods

Successful passing of a drug test and a physical examination as a contingency for employment


Travel:
Occasional out-of-town and overnight travel may be expected.


Benefits :
Opportunity to participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid time off, including paid holidays

Company 401K plan with company match

Health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance

Paid Bereavement Leave

Company-paid term life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability

Company-paid employee assistance program (EAP)

Medical and dependent care flex benefits plans

Career Development Plan personalized to you and your career goals

Safety boot and prescription safety glasses reimbursement

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:
Project Engineers may be based out of the office, or the jobsite based on project needs. Employees may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration, loud noises, and more within OSHA standards. Employees may be exposed to outdoor conditions that include inclement weather such as heat, humidity, cold, wind, and dust.

Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally, stand for long periods of time, walk for moderate-to-long distances on varying surface conditions, climb, crawl, crouch, reach, grip, push, and pull without issue.

Must possess adequate communicative, auditory, and visual capabilities to avoid safety hazards and help others do the same.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or relocation assistance.

Story Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Story

is a drug-free workplace, and employment is contingent on the successful passing of a drug test. Visa sponsorship is not available

at this time

; Story Construction participates in E-Verify.

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