Baker Group · 4 months ago
Sheet Metal Project Engineer
Cedar Rapids, IA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
0+ years expBaker Group is a company that provides technical support and administrative help to Project Managers. The Project Engineer will assist with project coordination, manage budgets, ensure customer satisfaction, and develop client relationships to support business growth.
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Responsibilities
Provide sales and business development support as needed to build client relationships, obtain more work, including providing assistance with design, material selection, estimating, and creation of proposals, scope letters, contracts, etc
Participate in ongoing review, planning and formulation as it relates to the specific business unit and contribute to the team on how to achieve required and desired results
Assist with day-to-day coordination and administration of projects, to include but not limited to: understanding project scope, managing budgets and fiscal controls through value engineering, monitoring quality control provisions, coordinating work sequencing, issuing purchase orders, procurement, change orders, and contractor approvals, as appropriate
Assist with procuring subcontractors and monitoring their work quality and schedule as required for installation
Ensure customer satisfaction by continual communication on scheduling coordination, project progress, and obtaining feedback on Baker Group’s performance, sharing any positive or negative feedback with team
Attend jobsite visits, internal project meetings, and coordinate meetings as directed, including tracking action items and providing appropriate follow-up
Help ensure project performance, operations and delivery are in compliance with design and/or specifications
Develop relationships with customers and pursue opportunities which provide long-term relationships and revenue opportunities
Utilize company standard documents including but not limited to business development processes, pre-proposal checklists, turnovers, subcontracts, purchase orders, warranty, etc
Confer with project managers, business unit leaders, etc. to discuss and resolve any questions, complications or problems
Accurate daily time and equipment reporting
Qualification
Required
Position normally requires a 4-year Engineering or Construction Management degree and 0-1 year of experience, including internships
Valid driver's license
Strong technical skills, including but not limited to, experience with the following software: project management, accounting, scheduling, inventory, design, document management, e-mail, Microsoft Office Suite, time accounting and spreadsheets
Excellent active listening, verbal and written communication skills
Strong initiative and attention to detail, prioritization, and organization skills; ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment
Confident decision-making ability
Ability to read and comprehend drawings and sketches
Ability to understand and adhere to contract terms and conditions
Ability to maintain technical expertise on new technologies, products, and tools through continuing education initiatives
Basic knowledge of construction and renovation, including materials, methods, tools, etc. involved in strategic planning resource allocation and modeling, production methods and coordination of people and resources in a safe manner
Knowledge of practical application of engineering science and technology, including applying principles, techniques, procedures and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
Preferred
Project Engineer II ‐ meets all requirements of Project Engineer I above and: Serves as a project technical source, providing interpretation and resolving questions and problems
Coordinates pieces of the project given proven skill and ability
Now involved in more detailed processes directly related to project execution, including budgeting, resource allocation, schedule development and quality controls, or other similar functions that require more expertise and experience
Takes on additional client relationship building activities that lead to increased business revenue for Baker Group
Position normally requires a 4‐year Engineering or Construction Management degree and 1‐4 years of experience, including internships
May begin to run small projects or develop a book of business on their own
Usually develops into a Project Manager role
Company
Baker Group
Baker Group is a construction company that provides designing and contracting services.
1001-5000 employees
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