Story Construction
Project Engineer
Story Construction, Ankeny, Iowa, United States, 50015
Story Construction is a 100% employee-owned general contractor, construction manager, and design-builder based out of Ames, IA. As an employee of Story Construction, you’ll have the opportunity to join the ownership group through our employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). At Story, we focus on having a good day, every day, regardless of your role. Everything we do revolves around building a joyful work environment and making a difference in the communities in which we work.
Position Summary:We are seeking a Project Engineer to join our project-planning team! As a Project Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the planning, execution, and successful completion of construction projects. The Project Engineer typically reports to the Project Manager and works closely with the Project Superintendent onsite.
Why Choose Story Construction?Career Growth:
We help you develop a clear career path. Whether you're just starting out, or have years of experience, we are just as dedicated to your career development as you are. Enjoy a tri-annual review cycle so that you never have to wonder how your performance is measuring up.
Diverse & Challenging Projects:
As a general contractor, construction manager, and design-builder we have the privilege of leading projects from start to finish. With a focus on a local footprint, our projects are challenging, and highly rewarding as we shape the communities we live in.
A Culture That Can't Be Beat:
We foster a people-centered atmosphere where respect, trust, collaboration, and teamwork are key and every employee's well-being and growth are prioritized.
Summary of Duties:
Assists in pursuits and preconstruction activities such as presentations, estimating, bidding, and buying the job
Develops a thorough understanding of the contract documents and estimates
Communicates with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers on project status updates
Issues subcontracts and purchase orders as assigned
Assists with setting up the project schedule of values, completing monthly pay applications, and payment approval of invoices
Responsible for the submittal process, including ensuring that the submittal schedule coincides with the production schedule; responsible for O&M submittals.
Provides information to the field as required, i.e. lift drawings layout drawings, flow diagrams, and more required for decision-making
Assists with project layout, grade checking, and gains proficiency with the total station.
Assists in calculating production rates
Assists in ensuring all work meets the contract requirements and quality standards
Assists with completing required monthly/weekly/daily documentation reporting as well as cost projections and monthly PM reports
Assists with pricing and drafting change request proposals and maintains change log
Updates subcontracts, purchase orders, and project budget with any changes
Assists with creating, monitoring, and updating punch lists
Assists with project closeout, seeing that project as-builts are up to date and submitted, participates in close-out meetings, and assists in start-up and scheduling owner training.
Monitors material and equipment delivery statuses.
Qualifications:
4-year technical degree, a 2-year technical degree with 2 years of experience, or equivalent combination of experience and training required. 4-year technical degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or related study preferred.
1 - 2 years of experience in a Project Engineering or similar role for a commercial general contractor.
Understanding of construction and construction planning methods.
Successful passing of a drug test and a physical examination as a contingency for employment.
Travel:Occasional out-of-town and overnight travel may be expected.
Benefits:
Opportunity to participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
3 weeks of paid time off in addition to paid holidays
Company 401K plan with company match
Health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
Paid Bereavement Leave
Company-paid term life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability
Company-paid employee assistance program (EAP)
Medical and dependent care flex benefits plans
Career Development Plan personalized to you and your career goals
Weekly pay via direct deposit
Safety boot and prescription safety glasses reimbursement
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:Project Engineers may be based out of the office, or the jobsite based on project needs. Employees may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration, loud noises, and more within OSHA standards. Employees may be exposed to outdoor conditions that include inclement weather such as heat, humidity, cold, wind, and dust. Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally, stand for long periods of time, walk for moderate-to-long distances on varying surface conditions, climb, crawl, crouch, reach, grip, push, and pull without issue. Must possess adequate communicative, auditory, and visual capabilities to avoid safety hazards and help others do the same.
Story Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Story is a drug-free workplace, and employment is contingent on the successful passing of a drug test. Story Construction participates in E-Verify.
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Position Summary:We are seeking a Project Engineer to join our project-planning team! As a Project Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the planning, execution, and successful completion of construction projects. The Project Engineer typically reports to the Project Manager and works closely with the Project Superintendent onsite.
Why Choose Story Construction?Career Growth:
We help you develop a clear career path. Whether you're just starting out, or have years of experience, we are just as dedicated to your career development as you are. Enjoy a tri-annual review cycle so that you never have to wonder how your performance is measuring up.
Diverse & Challenging Projects:
As a general contractor, construction manager, and design-builder we have the privilege of leading projects from start to finish. With a focus on a local footprint, our projects are challenging, and highly rewarding as we shape the communities we live in.
A Culture That Can't Be Beat:
We foster a people-centered atmosphere where respect, trust, collaboration, and teamwork are key and every employee's well-being and growth are prioritized.
Summary of Duties:
Assists in pursuits and preconstruction activities such as presentations, estimating, bidding, and buying the job
Develops a thorough understanding of the contract documents and estimates
Communicates with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers on project status updates
Issues subcontracts and purchase orders as assigned
Assists with setting up the project schedule of values, completing monthly pay applications, and payment approval of invoices
Responsible for the submittal process, including ensuring that the submittal schedule coincides with the production schedule; responsible for O&M submittals.
Provides information to the field as required, i.e. lift drawings layout drawings, flow diagrams, and more required for decision-making
Assists with project layout, grade checking, and gains proficiency with the total station.
Assists in calculating production rates
Assists in ensuring all work meets the contract requirements and quality standards
Assists with completing required monthly/weekly/daily documentation reporting as well as cost projections and monthly PM reports
Assists with pricing and drafting change request proposals and maintains change log
Updates subcontracts, purchase orders, and project budget with any changes
Assists with creating, monitoring, and updating punch lists
Assists with project closeout, seeing that project as-builts are up to date and submitted, participates in close-out meetings, and assists in start-up and scheduling owner training.
Monitors material and equipment delivery statuses.
Qualifications:
4-year technical degree, a 2-year technical degree with 2 years of experience, or equivalent combination of experience and training required. 4-year technical degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or related study preferred.
1 - 2 years of experience in a Project Engineering or similar role for a commercial general contractor.
Understanding of construction and construction planning methods.
Successful passing of a drug test and a physical examination as a contingency for employment.
Travel:Occasional out-of-town and overnight travel may be expected.
Benefits:
Opportunity to participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
3 weeks of paid time off in addition to paid holidays
Company 401K plan with company match
Health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
Paid Bereavement Leave
Company-paid term life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability
Company-paid employee assistance program (EAP)
Medical and dependent care flex benefits plans
Career Development Plan personalized to you and your career goals
Weekly pay via direct deposit
Safety boot and prescription safety glasses reimbursement
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:Project Engineers may be based out of the office, or the jobsite based on project needs. Employees may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration, loud noises, and more within OSHA standards. Employees may be exposed to outdoor conditions that include inclement weather such as heat, humidity, cold, wind, and dust. Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally, stand for long periods of time, walk for moderate-to-long distances on varying surface conditions, climb, crawl, crouch, reach, grip, push, and pull without issue. Must possess adequate communicative, auditory, and visual capabilities to avoid safety hazards and help others do the same.
Story Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Story is a drug-free workplace, and employment is contingent on the successful passing of a drug test. Story Construction participates in E-Verify.
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