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Project Engineer

Concrete Strategies LLC.
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/10/2026

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive Annual Salary based on qualifications, skills, training, experience, and location.

Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company performance and individual contribution.

Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, Dental and Vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!


SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

This position serves as support for operations on the jobs in which they are involved. Responsibilities range from participation in initial project set up and buyout, cost spread/estimate familiarity, job quantity tracking, on-site daily activity involvement, concrete material tracking, equipment and manpower productivity tracking, invoice approval, extra work ticket tracking, participation in job cost reporting, project safety compliance, quality control compliance, production analysis/tracking.


This position will require travel to jobsites, 50% travel is likely.


SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Project safety compliance

• Job cost spread and estimate familiarity

• Participation in project sequencing and scheduling

• Project quantity/progress tracking

• Production analysis/tracking

• Participation in Project cost reporting

• Invoice coding and approval

• Material/equipment procurement

• Change order request issuance/tracking

• Coordination with GC/Owner

• Coordination with CSI Operations manager regarding manpower/resources


JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES/BEHAVIORS:


• Communicates well both verbally and in writing, creates accurate and punctual reports, delivers presentations, shares information and ideas with others, has good listening skills

• Ability to identify, assimilate and comprehend the critical elements of a situation to extract and interpret implications of courses of actions to attend to details of a problem.

• Effectiveness in planning and controlling work, motivating and developing subordinates, improving work methods and results, encouraging and supporting suggestions for work improvements, etc.

• Breaks down problems into smaller components, understands underlying issues, can simplify and process complex issues, understands the difference between critical details and unimportant facts.

• Plans for and uses resources efficiently, always looks for ways to reduce costs

• Is attentive to detail and accuracy, is committed to excellence, looks for improvements continuously, monitors quality levels, finds root cause of quality problems, owns/acts on quality problems.

• Ability to monitor construction schedules and advise on potential setbacks or issues.

• Communicates expectations and importance of safety. Follows up and insures safety audits are completed accurately and timely. Identifies critical issues and assists in the development of improvement procedures.


Education/Experience/Attributes/Requirements

• 0-5 years of experience

• Bachelors degree in Construction management or Engineer recommended.

• Basic/General knowledge of construction principles/practices required

• Excellent problem-solving skills, with an adaptable and flexible style in working with all types of individuals

• Energetic and highly motivated with a strong sense of urgency

• Highly entrepreneurial and self-motivated, with the ability to work equally well on own as well as in a team environment.

• Ability to walk the job site, climb ladders, and multi floor scaffolding.


About Us

Concrete Strategies Inc. (CSI) is a full-service national concrete contractor with the in-house resources and expertise to safely self-perform a wide variety of commercial construction including all aspects of cast in place concrete, precast erections, and concrete restoration. CSI began as Clayco Tilt-Up in 1988. In 2005, our services expanded, and we re-branded the company to showcase the additional offerings. Our 30 years in the business have enabled us to learn and refine our craft to meet the current market needs.

Why Concrete Strategies?

We provide the integrated services our clients expect, achieving Construction Success through:

• Economical Pricing

• Safe Jobsites

• Efficient, On-time Delivery

• High-quality, Innovative Results

National Presence

SEATTLE – PHOENIX - KANSAS CITY - ST. LOUIS - PENNSYLVANIA - DES MOINES

Engineering News Record Rankings

#8 Top 20 Firms in Concrete

#102 Top 600 Specialty Contractors

#26 Midwest Specialty Contractors

#3 Midwest Top Specialty Contractors by Sector – Missouri

#2 Midwest Top Specialty Contractors by Sector – Concrete


The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company hires individuals on the basis of their qualifications and ability to complete the essential requirements and responsibilities of the job to be filled. It is our policy to grant equal employment opportunities to qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, religion, pregnancy, parental status, marital status, age, veterans’ or military status, regardless of how discharged, or physical or mental handicap or disability, genetic information, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The Company will provide equal opportunities in employment and take affirmative action as necessary in all aspects of the employment relationship, including without limitation, recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, working conditions, benefits and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. All employment decisions are made based on availability, qualifications, ability, merit and/or other legitimate factors consistent with principles of equal employment.

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