PURPOSE The Project Engineer provides technical support and administrative help to Project Managers and the business unit as a whole. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following duties are typical for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. At a high level, under direct supervision of a Project Manager, a Project Engineer will: • 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. MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Project Engineer I: • Entry level role, typically supervised by a Project Manager. • Offers information, helps with coordination and preparation, assists with analyzing and compiling data. • May help prepare estimates and inspect work to assure compliance with plans and specifications. • Begins to build solid knowledge about the company, their trade best practices, recognized work standards and expectations. • Builds solid understanding of job cost history, contract status and job overview reports. • Builds skill in managing customer relationships, working with Accounting to bill customer and enter budget, and ensure quality execution. • Position normally requires a 4-year Engineering or Construction Management degree and 0-1 year of experience, including internships. • 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. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS • Valid driver’s license MENTAL AND PHYSICAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • 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. ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY At any given time, may be exposed to: • Normal office conditions • Exposure to weather, heat, cold • Wet &/or humid • Vibration • Exposure to dust/fumes • Noise intensity – Loud • Exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals • In proximity to moving mechanical parts • Exposure to electrical shock • Working in high/exposed places EQUIPMENT/TOOLS • Computer • Calculator • Tape measure • PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, safety boots, Hi-Vis vest) • Clothing: jeans, appropriate office shirt Baker Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Baker Group will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.
See More Details >>PURPOSE Under limited supervision, manage and administer the construction and delivery of new projects and/or alterations/modifications to existing facilities, to include contract preparation, on-site, office and shop coordination, quality control, and all aspects of project management. Performs related work as required. Maintain and grow the “Customer for Life” concept for existing and new customers. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following duties are typical for this job. These are not to be constructed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. • Participate in the planning and formulation of design alternatives and solutions for major construction projects; provide conceptual estimates, feasibility studies, and cost estimates, and may coordinate the production of basic design plans and construction documents • Develop and administer project budgets and fiscal controls, contracts, and quality control provisions; perform project cost estimating and value engineering, as appropriate • Oversee all aspects of the day-to-day management of construction projects; monitor and coordinate work performed by architectural, engineering, construction firms, as well as institutional, state, and local entities • Review and interpret proposed designs, architectural drawings, and building specifications for appropriateness to required function and/or institutional standard, and initiate revisions where appropriate; advise consultants and clients as to how best to achieve required results • Ensure that project operations are in compliance with design specifications, submittals, and with university, state, and federal policies and regulations • Establish performance and delivery criteria, ensuring that client requirements are being met; prepare project specifications, and coordinate procurement, as appropriate • Authorize issuance of contracts, purchase orders, and change orders and approve contractor invoices for payment • Direct work sequencing to expedite project delivery and to minimize disruption of ongoing institutional operations • Inspect, approve and accept completed projects for the company, ensuring conformance building and life safety codes, and architectural/engineering specifications • Represent Baker Group in business with customers, consultants, contractors, and other public and/or private agencies and organizations • Research and prepare various reports pertaining to operations, equipment, policies, procedures, and/or other issues, as appropriate • Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned • Accurate daily time and equipment reporting MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • College degree with a minimum of 5 years of work experience OR • 10 years minimum work experience in the related industry CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS • Valid driver’s license MENTAL AND PHYSICAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Moderately exposed to unusual elements and may require moderate physical activity ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY At any given time, may be exposed to: • Normal office conditions • Exposure to weather, heat, cold • Wet/humid • Exposure to dust/fumes • Exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals • In proximity to moving mechanical parts • Exposure to electrical shock • Working in high/exposed places • Noise intensity – Loud EQUIPMENT/TOOLS • Computer • PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, safety vest, safety shoes) Baker Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Baker Group will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.
See More Details >>Description The Waldinger Corporation seeks a Project Manager to join our team! We are looking for a dynamic leader who is focused on safety as well as internal and external customer satisfaction. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced, growing company with great benefits! This role is responsible for contract administration and project performance, as well as project leadership and coordination efforts with trade partners and across disciplines. The ideal candidate will have commercial Project Management experience and be an independent thinker who will be comfortable as a leader on projects and teams alike! Requirements: • Ability to complete projects on time and within budget to meet client quality demands • Problem-solving skills • Solid estimating ability • Ability to create work schedules and supervise field labor • Strong project leadership skills and ability to delegate • Computer proficient • Good organization skills • Detail-oriented • Strong customer service acumen • Experience in HVAC or Industrial sheet metal is helpful • Degree in Construction Management/Engineering or Mechanical Engineering is preferred We Offer: • Paid holidays • Health, dental and vision insurance • Growth potential with a stable company • Paid vacation • Wellness reimbursement program • 401k with company match and profit-sharing • Continuing education and advancement opportunities • Tuition reimbursement • Term, AD&D and Dependent Life insurances • Prepaid Legal The Waldinger Corporation is a full-service mechanical, electrical, sheet metal and service contractor operating under a people-first approach. The Waldinger Corporation has branches throughout the Midwest United States and has built a reputation of success since 1906. The Waldinger Corporation is an EOE, including disability/vets. The Waldinger Corporation participates in E-Verify.
See More Details >>Becoming a sheet metal worker in Cedar Rapids, IA, typically starts with a comprehensive apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about three to five years, requiring approximately 8,000 hours of training under experienced professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 126,200 sheet metal workers nationwide, with a projected job growth of 0.2% from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Cedar Rapids earn an average of $860 per week, with an average annual salary of $44,720 for experienced professionals. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like the Sheet Metal Workers' National Training Fund help aspiring sheet metal workers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
