Project Engineer

Position Description

Here at Gerber Construction our growth and accomplishments are a direct result of our hard-working people. We put our boots on the ground every day and we get the job done. The word “can’t” doesn’t exist in our world. Challenges are just opportunities to prove ourselves. We are internally motivated and deeply committed to never quitting. This is the foundation of our future!

We are looking to expand our team by adding an additional Project Engineer to develop project plans and prepare proper project documentation, providing technical input and data. Partnering with Project Managers, they will be responsible to develop project plans, set goals, and establish project requirements.

Salt Lake City and Wasatch Front Area

• Monitors and drives overall project performance and project outcomes.
• Keeps the overall project within specified timelines, budget, safety, and quality standards.
• Oversees effective tactical planning to include project phasing, value engineering, risk management, etc.
• Assess the project and develops strategies to ensure the optimal approach for goal alignment, workflows, quality assurance, risk management, etc.

• Collaborates with the Project Manager to develop project plans, set goals, and establish project requirements.
• Assists the Project Manager and Project Superintendent in creating and updating project schedules, monitoring progress, submitting tracking, and distributing RFI’s, submittals, field directives, change orders, update plans, and coordinating activities between different teams.
• Works with the Project Manager and Project Superintendent to prepare project documentation, including reports, change orders, and progress updates, also providing technical input and data to support the project manager in making informed decisions.
• Assists the Project Manager in monitoring project expenses by providing cost estimates and reviewing contractor invoices and change orders.
• Collaborates with the Project Manager to identify and resolve project issues, address changes in scope, and ensure that project goals are met.
• Collects quantitative data for the project manager to issue a monthly progress payment.
• Collaborates with the Project Superintendent to ensure that construction activities align with project plans, specifications, safety and quality standards.
• Provides technical expertise and guidance to the project superintendent, such as: data for needed materials, helping them obtain approved submittals, RFI responses and other items as needed.
• Coordinates with the project superintendent to procure and manage materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Supports the project superintendent in implementing quality control procedures by conducting inspections, reviewing workmanship, and addressing any quality concerns.
• Works with the Project Superintendent to promote a safe working environment by addressing safety issues, conducting safety inspections, and enforcing safety protocols on-site.
• Any other duties as assigned.

• All employees are expected to uphold the company values and represent the company in a positive manner by maintaining a minimum of 40 hours per week, taking direction from a direct report, having a positive attitude, honoring, and striving to embody the company principles and values, etc.

• Experience as a Project/General Foreman, Field Engineer, or Superintendent
  • 4-year accredited Project Management Degree or accredited Civil Engineering Degree
  • Other's as approved by upper-management

• Project Management Degree or Civil Engineering Degree
• Current First Aid & AED certification
• Intermediate Computer Skills
• OSHA 10 Certification
• Ability to print (to inscribe by whatever means) simple & complex sentences, series of numbers & use a construction related vocabulary as needed. Also includes the ability to communicate professionally, clearly & effectively.

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Company phone and Vehicle
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• Referral program
• Profit Sharing