Project Engineer, Estimator

Purpose

The purpose of this role is to develop well‑rounded future talent with construction expertise across multi‑disciplines – ultimately creating professionals with experience in the full scope of construction management. Specifically, this role assists and supports Field Operations and/or Estimating functions in achieving their respective goals and objectives. This role contributes to several facets of construction (project management, field operations, estimating).

The responsibilities and scope are outlined under the focused sections below.

• Actively supports estimating and field operation goals and objectives through completing technical/administrative projects on time, providing ongoing support, and proactively resolving challenges and issues. Uses customer feedback to improve day‑to‑day processes and procedures.
• Collaborates across departments and supports consistent Field Operations and Estimating practices and administrative procedures. Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards that protect the company’s interests.
• Promotes and protects Teichert Construction values including diversity, teamwork, fair work environment, and respect of others. Maintains a “team” spirit within the business unit, works and cooperates with other disciplines, and uses resources effectively and efficiently.
• Promotes and protects the community perception of Teichert.

• Assists in achieving a zero injury culture through support of Teichert’s Injury Prevention and Safety program and active participation in safety meetings and training sessions. Proactively identifies and communicates safety improvements and hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions to maintain a safe, healthy work environment and meet corporate safety standards.
• Completes assignments and tasks on time, accurately, and meets customer expectations. Collaborates with Project Managers, Superintendents, and/or Estimators in resolving problems and ensuring adherence to company/project policies, procedures, work rules, schedules, and standards while monitoring work performance and productivity of the Craft labor workforce.
• Provides support and assistance in coordinating resources for assigned projects. May independently identify problems related to checking labor, equipment, and materials for accuracy, suggest or implement solutions, coordinate subcontractors and suppliers, order and schedule materials, and/or build GPS models on the computer for the field.
• Assists Estimators in performing material takeoffs by validating work submitted by Take‑Off Techs and exercising discretion and judgment in resolving miscalculations or job‑related issues. May gather, calculate, and compile data for bid proposal estimates and develop guidelines for future estimates through research of historical data and summary reports.
• Accurately prepares estimates, exercising discretion and independent judgment in reviewing proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope. Determines required contents of estimates and evaluates historical data to project unit and man‑hour figures.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with internal and external customers, communicates company and project policies, procedures, and standards, and maintains a favorable impression of the company through professional and courteous interactions.
• Completes internal administrative organization responsibilities and documentation, including project logs, files, records, reports, and estimates. Develops and creates diaries, submittals, RFIs, contracts, permits, price quotes, purchase orders, work orders, invoices, traffic control plan designs, and quantity take‑off materials. Assists in developing written Construction Program guidelines relating to Teichert policies.
• Takes ownership of managing career, professional growth, and contribution to Teichert Construction. Works closely with engineering services, field operations, and/or estimating on work performance and productivity, gains exposure, and contributes to multiple areas. Communicates personal and professional goals and objectives to…