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Baker Group · 19 hours ago

Project Engineer I - Industrial

Davenport, IA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Baker Group is a company seeking a Project Engineer I to provide technical support and administrative help to Project Managers. The role involves assisting with project coordination, customer relationship management, and ensuring compliance with project specifications.

Building MaterialReal Estate

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Project management softwareConstruction knowledgeEngineering principlesMicrosoft Office SuiteCustomer relationship managementActive listeningVerbal communicationWritten communicationAttention to detailDecision-making

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

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on a computer

Must be able to lift 20 pounds occasionally

Significant field and client interactions on construction job sites, which may require prolonged periods of standing, walking and/or climbing stairs

Occasional exposure to variety of temperature and weather conditions

Computer

Calculator

Tape measure

PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, safety boots, Hi-Vis vest)

Clothing: jeans, appropriate office shirt

Company

Baker Group

Baker Group is a construction company that provides designing and contracting services.

Founded in 1963

Ankeny, Iowa, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://thebakergroup.com

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