Project Engineer, Civil Engineering

Overview

Location:

Cedar Rapids, IA

We are partnering with the owners of a well-established, locally owned industrial general contractor serving Eastern Iowa in their search for a Project Engineer to support estimating, project management, and field operations.

This role offers hands-on involvement across bidding, procurement, and execution of large-scale industrial construction projects.

This is a direct opportunity to be part of a union construction team managing projects within an 80-mile radius of Cedar Rapids.

• ✔ Competitive compensation based on experience
• ✔ Strong long-term career growth opportunity
• ✔ Exposure to estimating, operations, and field activities

• Assist with project estimating and bid take-offs
• Review drawings, specifications, and scope documents
• Participate in pre-bid walk-throughs with project managers and superintendents
• Support development of bid proposals and scopes of work
• Learn vendor and subcontractor coordination

• Support project managers with planning and execution
• Procure materials and supplies for projects and warehouse needs
• Coordinate job site logistics, deliveries, and field documentation
• Ensure safety requirements and protocols are in place and followed
• Conduct site visits to monitor safety, quality, and project progress
• Assist with staffing coordination and issue resolution
• Contribute to project closeout, final documentation, and invoice generation

• ✔ Self-motivated and adaptable
• ✔ Strong communicator and team collaborator
• ✔ Detail-oriented with analytical thinking
• ✔ Comfortable balancing office and field responsibilities

• Education: An associates or bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered
• Technology: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required. Experience with Bluebeam, Excel, and Microsoft Project is a plus (training provided).
• Industry Experience: Prior industrial construction experience is beneficial but not required for motivated candidates eager to learn.

• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

If you’re a driven construction professional seeking hands-on project exposure and long-term career development, we welcome your application for confidential consideration.

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