Project Engineer

Employment with Schroeder Iron Corporation – Project Engineer

A workplace where people can grow

We strive above all to offer a work environment that interests, challenges and motivates in the steel industry. This includes opportunities to grow and a workplace culture that values the contributions of everyone for an overall team effort.

Under supervision of the project manager, project engineers will assist and learn all aspects of building construction by optimizing resources and minimizing costs.

Responsibilities

Project Administration & Document Control

• Assist Project Managers with schedules, RFIs, submittals, change orders, meeting minutes, and project documents.
• Review, track, and process shop drawings, material submittals, and contract documents.
• Maintain organized digital and physical project files, ensuring the shop and field crews always have the latest IFC (Issued for Construction) drawings.
• Support communication between general contractors, engineers, detailers, and vendors.

Steel Fabrication & Field Coordination

• Assist in tracking the detailing schedule and coordinating between detailers and the shop/field.
• Assist in gathering and organizing quality control documentation, including Mill Test Reports (MTRs) and field inspection logs.
• Coordinate with field foremen regarding site conditions and documentation back to the GC’s.

Financial & Meeting Support

• Assist with project cost tracking, quantity take-offs, and budgeting.
• Coordinate project meetings, distribute agendas, and diligently follow up on action items.
• Perform other project-related tasks as assigned to support the project management team.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management preferred; equivalent military training, technical education, or 5 years of related industry.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and construction plans. Experience with computer drafting programs such as ACAD and/or TEKLA Structures preferred.
• Effective computer skills including proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to demonstrate competencies in achieving results, initiative, teamwork, and analytical thinking.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Self-motivated with a tendency to take initiative.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Mindset focused on continuous improvement of department processes.

Work Place Values

• Comply and abide by Schroeder Iron Corporation’s Code of Ethics at all times during employment with the Company
• Align your own vision with the larger goals of the Company,
• Use continuous improvement as a tool to improve process, performance, safety and quality
• Work as a Team to make things happen

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $31.25 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person