Project Engineer

Summary

The role of Project Engineer is to create detailed estimates, work with the design team to finalize drawings, coordinate shop drawings, and lead field crews.

• Work with surveyors and excavators to establish boundaries, site grades, and site controls.
• Work with owners, engineers and architects to value engine projects.
• Prepare agendas for meetings architects, engineers, designers, and trade contractors.
• Develop preliminary schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate shop drawings, equipment installs, and material procurement.
• Complete inspections, manage quality control review, and document reports.
• Complete material take-offs for estimates.
• Continuously justify job estimates with preliminary proposals so that it mirrors all tasks of the proposed plans.
• Educate trade contractors to better understand construction documents.
• Meet with sales representatives or potential trade contractors.
• Encourage/implement continuous improvement and production.
• Strong understanding of Apartments/Condos, Townhomes, and Land Development.

• Strong problem‑solving skills; think outside the box.
• Strong knowledge of the detailed aspects in mechanical, electrical, structural and architectural reasoning.
• Ability to manage trade contractors and understand the timing of related tasks.
• Strong understanding of OSHA requirements and the ability to work well with OSHA inspectors.
• Ability to establish a positive rapport and maintain good working relationships with trade contractors.
• Stress management.
• Computer literate.
  
  Excellent organizational and follow‑through skills.
• Ability to carry out multi‑task projects.
• Ability to work well with diverse groups or individuals.

Bachelor's Degree preferred in related field.

The job is performed in an office setting with construction site visits as necessary. This will be a full‑time role based out of Sioux Falls, SD with the ability to travel within 100 miles of Sioux Falls.

Must be aware and conform to all safety requirements when in the building, operating motor vehicles, or in the field performing duties for the company. Must be able to pass a background check. We also conduct pre‑employment drug testing. Any job offer will be based on the results of background and drug testing.