Project Engineer/Estimator

Cannon & Wendt Electric Co., Inc.
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
    4 days ago

    Job Description

    POSITION SUMMARY:

    Our Project Engineer is responsible performing tasks to assist the Project Manager on a project or multiple projects to deliver exceptional results for our clients. The position proactively helps nurture relationships with current and potential customers.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

    • Assist the PM to Plan and organize a project

    • Assist the PM in Preparing project estimates, scope letters and presentation of proposals to clients

    • Interact with vendors to secure best project pricing

    • Assist in the preparation of all change orders on the project

    • Maintain all logs required to track the progress of the project

    • Maintain liaison with prime client and A/E to facilitate construction activities

    • Monitor construction activities in conjunction with the onsite Foreman and General Superintendent to ensure project is being built on schedule, and within budgets

    • Represent company/project in meetings with client, subcontractors, etc.

    • Assist the PM in the preparation of any and all change quotations for presentation to the prime client. Negotiate all change quotations to a conclusion

    • Assist the PM in Preparation of monthly costing reports

    • Manage financial aspects of contracts (progress billing, rental equipment, income/expenses) to protect the company's interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with the client

    • The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to those listed above and other duties may be assigned

    EDUCATION:

    • Enrollment in a university level Construction Management program or other related discipline preferred. Can be a combination of training, education and relevant work experience that is equivalent.

    • Bachelor's Degree in Construction preferred

    EXPERIENCE:

    • Preferred experience in electrical contracting/construction field

    • Knowledge of construction technology, scheduling, equipment, and methods required

    • Experience in taking direction and performs tasks

    KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

    • Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.

    • Tactful and has professional demeanor, and ability to interact effectively with managers, employees, vendors, and others

    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational, record-keeping and follow-up skills

    • Demonstrated ability to be initiative-taking, and an effective collaborator

    • Ability to understand and follow standard operating policies and procedures

    • Ability to perform duties in a professional manner and appearance

    • Must be able to pass Federal/State/City Background check

    • Authorized to work in the United States

    • Pre-Employment and Random Drug Test Compliance

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationCedar Rapids, IA

    Skills

    • Background Investigationunmatched
    • Billingunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Change Requests/Ordersunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Skillsunmatched
    • Constructionunmatched
    • Construction Contractsunmatched
    • Construction Managementunmatched
    • Construction Scheduleunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Electricityunmatched
    • Equipment Rentalsunmatched
    • Financial Managementunmatched
    • Follow Throughunmatched
    • Higher Educationunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Microsoft Outlookunmatched
    • Microsoft Wordunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Pricingunmatched
    • Project Engineeringunmatched
    • Project Estimatesunmatched
    • Project Planningunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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