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Dean Snyder Construction · 5 days ago

Industrial Project Engineer

Clear Lake, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Dean Snyder Construction is a partially employee-owned and family-owned company that offers a career starting opportunity for an Industrial Project Engineer. The role involves analyzing blueprints and specifications to prepare estimates and providing engineering support for construction projects, with a career path leading to project management.

Real Estate

Responsibilities

Computes cost factors and prepares estimates for bids or negotiated work; conducts special studies to establish standard hour and related cost data or effect cost reductions; consults with clients, vendors, or other individuals to formulate estimates and resolve issues; and provides engineering support, contract preparation, and project management

Preparing project estimates and performing administrative duties relative to design and project management

Assists in analyzing blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for projects, applying knowledge of specialized methodologies, techniques, principles, or processes

Work may be performed in the field under the direct supervision of the Job Superintendent or in the office under the direct supervision of the Project Manager

Completes shop drawing review and layout work

Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes, such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work, preparing bid packages, proposing negotiated work, selecting vendors or subcontractors, and determining cost effectiveness

Conducts special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or effect cost reductions

Reviewing data to determine material and labor requirements

Consults with clients, vendors, subcontractors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues. Assist with three week look-aheads and developing submittal logs

Responsible for managing a wide variety of construction projects; studies specifications and estimates worker-hour requirements to develop project schedules and phases based on knowledge of available tools, equipment, subcontractor’s scope of work and various building methods

Provides necessary project information to job superintendent and discusses project scope of work with job project manager & Superintendent before project begin; works closely with job superintendent to solve construction-related problems and technical details; and assists job superintendent in communicating issues to the owner and responding to concerns and complaints

Confers with project manager, subcontractors, and owners engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction to resolve construction problems and prevent delays; and serves as liaison between the owner and contractor on assigned projects

Performs additional duties as assigned to support project and organizational success

Qualification

Construction engineeringEstimating softwareProject managementContract administrationBuilding codesMathematical computationsTechnical research3D scanningTotal StationCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem solving

Required

Principles and practices of construction, civil or structural engineering and project design

Basic construction concepts, procedures, methodologies, and processes

Project management and scheduling techniques

Contract administration

Subcontractor's scope of work

Computer systems, estimating software, and information technology

Occupational hazards and safety precautions in construction sites; including 10 Hour OSHA certification

City, state, and federal building codes as they relate to company projects and design-build applications

Company personnel policies

Performing technical research and solving difficult engineering/design problems

Performing advanced and complex mathematical computations and analyses

Preparing and interpreting engineering plans and specifications

Analyzing and interpreting data

Maintaining records and preparing reports

Inspecting projects for compliance to plan specifications

Identifying and solving problems quickly and efficiently

Developing and delegating tasks and projects

Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, owner, and clients, etc. sufficient to exchange or effectively convey information; promote new business, resolve problems, and to receive or give work direction

Ability to perform 3D scans and use Total Station

Possess a valid driver's license and meet the company's Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) standards

Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties such as those listed above

Suggested 2 years of field experience as a PE. Exposure to hard-bid contracts

Frequent physical activity like climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, driving, pushing, pulling, lifting, and using hands

Work may involve exposure to mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, dust, chemicals, oils, harsh weather, poor lighting, tight spaces, and loud noise

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 75 pounds of force occasionally (with team assistance) and/or up to 40 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects