Project Engineer at Graham Construction in Des Moines, IA

Who you are:

 

If you are an engineer/construction professional who is looking to build their career in commercial construction and enjoys building relationships, aligns with our core values, and enjoys a performance and development-based company culture, this may be the right role for you.

 

Graham Construction, a 3G Company’s core purpose is to build relationships. Relationships both internally and externally help guide our clients from concept to completion. We operate with 5 core values in mind each day.

1. We Live the Graham Mentality
2. We Never Compromise Our Reputation
3. We Do Whatever it Takes to Get the Job Done
4. We Are Professional
5. We Are ALL Committed to Safety.

 

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A day in the life of a Project Engineer at Graham Construction, a 3G Company: This is a position that plays an important role in our construction projects. They assist through all life-cycles of a project by supporting and learning from Project Managers. They work on multiple different construction projects at a time.

 

REPORTS TO: Project Manager 

 

PURPOSE: The purpose of this job is to learn the fundamentals of staff and resource management and assist the project team to ensure quality work is performed in a timely and cost-effective manner.

JOB DUTIES:

 

• Assist the project leader and superintendent project budgeting, bidding, buyouts, and certifications of occupancies, and project accounting
• Manage submittals, RFIS, closeouts, as-builts, and shop drawings

• Ensure equipment and material arrive at the jobsite per schedule
• Complete procurement log and submittals in a timely manner
• Utilize Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Projects, and Outlook

• Follow Graham Core Process, including jobsite checklists
• Maintain great relationships with owners/clients, architects, trade partners, and other industry representatives
• All other duties as assigned

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities):

 

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management/related degree (preferred), associate’s degree in construction management or equivalent field experience
• Great verbal and written communication skills
• Extremely detail-oriented
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to work nights and weekends as necessary
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to pass post offer employment testing
• Ability to pass a post offer drug test
  
• Must be able to navigate all areas of the construction site in all types of weather.
• Must be able to work in a noisy environment
• Ability to work within Graham Construction, a 3G Company’s operational regions, as assigned
• Ability to take and pass OSHA 30 certification
  
  

What we offer:

• 401K with a 6% immediate vesting match
• Two healthcare plans to choose from
• Vision, Dental, & Life Insurance
• Responsible Time Off
• 9 Company holidays annually
• Personalized growth opportunities

More about Graham Construction, a 3G Company: John Graham, a well-known developer, in the Midwest founded Graham Construction in 1981. John believed in building relationships, always doing the right thing, and looking at each project as a long-term promise; that needed to stand the test of time. More than 40 years later our company still holds these values. Graham Construction, a 3G Company, has grown into a premier Midwest General Contractor and Construction Manager. The commitment to quality and client satisfaction has led us to a long list of repetitive business, growth into three regions, and a leading employer.