Agriculture, Architectural Services, AutoCAD, Building Codes, Building Systems, Change Requests/Orders, Commercial Construction, Construction Design, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Distribution Services, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Project Design, Project Engineering, Project Estimates, Project Schedule, Project/Program Coordination, Purchasing/Procurement, Retail Construction, Technical Leadership, Warehousing
A Project Engineer for PEMB buildings (Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings) typically manages the technical and coordination side of commercial or industrial steel building projects from design through construction.
Salary Range:
- $35-$47/HR + per diem is $115 per day if outside of 50 miles of site
Common responsibilities include:
- Reviewing structural and architectural drawings
- Coordinating with fabricators, detailers, architects, and contractors
- Managing RFIs, submittals, and change orders
- Tracking schedules, procurement, and material deliveries
- Ensuring compliance with building codes and PEMB manufacturer standards
- Supporting estimating and project management teams
- Coordinating erection sequencing and field issues
- Using software like Tekla, AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, or ERP/project systems
Typical PEMB project types:
- Warehouses
- Manufacturing plants
- Distribution centers
- Aircraft hangars
- Retail/commercial buildings
- Agricultural buildings
Skills employers usually want:
- Structural steel or PEMB experience
- Reading erection/shop drawings
- Knowledge of steel connections and foundations
- Project scheduling and coordination
- Communication with vendors and field crews
- Engineering degree or construction management background
Common PEMB companies:
- Nucor Building Systems
- Butler Manufacturing
- Kirby Building Systems
- Varco Pruden Buildings
- BlueScope Buildings
MUST WORK ONSITE