Project Engineer, Procurement ​/ Purchasing

Project Engineer

Ideal Building Solutions, Norcross, Georgia, United States

About Ideal Building Solutions

Ideal Building Solutions is well‑known in the roofing industry for exceeding manufacturer standards and getting a project done right. We stand behind our work and are proud to offer the highest quality roofing available. At IDEAL, our purpose is to show up to work to Do Hard Things and Become a Better Version of ourselves. If you are looking for long‑term employment in a field where every day is different and the company invests in your growth please consider applying with IDEAL Building Solutions.

The Project Engineer supports the successful execution of roofing projects through detailed coordination, documentation management, and proactive communication. This role is integral to ensuring that project operations run efficiently by managing preconstruction deliverables, supporting procurement, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

This is a full‑time in‑office role M‑F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with a one hour lunch. Candidates living farther than 40 miles or 1 ½ hours from the office will not be considered for the position.

Salary: $55,000 - $65,000

• Purchase Orders:
  Create, maintain, and manage main project‑specific purchase orders, ensuring accuracy, proper approval routing, and timely submission to vendors. (created in the first 30 days)
• Preconstruction:
  Make the original Primary (Master) PO. Tighten up the PO 3 months before the job starts, based on needs and lessons learned. (milestone in Slack). PM3 manages the final shipping dates with PM2’s help.
• Shop Drawings:
  Communicate with the shop drawing team to schedule, review, correct, log, distribute, and track shop drawings. Ensure timely review and coordination with relevant stakeholders, PM, and submit for approval to the GC. Upload the approved submittals into Salesforce as required.
• Project Audits:
  Support internal project audits by providing up‑to‑date documentation, verifying cost entries & costing, and ensuring compliance with company standards. (cross‑training)
• Requests for Information (RFIs):
  Draft, submit, and track RFIs. Coordinate responses between the design team, GC, and internal stakeholders during the preconstruction phase. (for submittals)
• Change Orders:
  Prepare and track change order requests and documentation. Ensure accurate pricing, backup, and timely submission during the preconstruction phase. (For Submittals)
• Preconstruction
  
  Activities:
  
  Participate in early planning processes, scope reviews, logistical planning, submittals, handoff meetings, crush meetings, and preconstruction meetings. Attend pre‑construction meetings with general contractors to represent the project team, understand expectations, and document key information.
• Friday Morning Meeting Management:
  Organize and lead the weekly Friday morning coordination meeting. Prepare agendas, distribute notes, run, and follow up on action items.
• Quality Control Tracking:
  Review the QC reports and identify deficiencies, send the project management team. Assist with tracking QC observations. Attend a 1‑on‑1 with the Director of Preconstruction and Quality Control.

Timeliness & Follow‑Through:
Purchase orders are issued within 4 weeks of project award, RFIs and submittals are drafted and submitted promptly with appropriate documentation and tracked until resolution, ensuring no delays to project billing or execution.

Accuracy & Documentation:
All project documentation (drawings, COIs, RFIs, submittals, change orders, qualifications, etc.) is maintained in an organized and up‑to‑date manner using the company’s standard filing systems during the pre‑construction phase.

Communication &

Collaboration:

Actively participates in Friday coordination meetings with relevant updates, action items, and follow‑ups. Maintains open and responsive communication with superintendents, project managers, vendors, and general contractors.

Professionalism & Development:
Represents the company professionally in all interactions with clients, trade partners, and internal staff. Actively works to improve knowledge…