Project Engineer

Opportunity to work on diverse commercial projects all local to Kansas City, MO

Amazing growth plan - a $50M contractor with $100M on the books for 2025&2026

About Our Client

Currently a $50-$60M commercial general contractor with a growth plan to hit $100M by the end of 2025. Regardless of this growth they plan to keep the family culture / small company feel and values.

Currently sit at 27 people including the 3 partners. This firm has very low turnover - have only lost a couple individuals since 2020.

Have a very diverse portfolio of commercial construction work with projects from $50K - $45M.

Located in Kansas City, MO with all their work local to the Greater Kansas City area.

This firm does a great job of briding the field and office individuals to feel as if they are one team.

Job Description

Works with (or may be assigned to) the Estimating Department to prepare project cost estimates. Performs quantity take-offs, obtains subcontractor and vendor cost input, prepares cost summaries, and performs data analytics, as directed

Assists Project Managers in subcontractor and vendor purchasing, including preparation of bid packages, bidding follow-up, bid analysis, post-bid interviews and subcontractor/vendor award

Assists Project Managers in securing governmental and regulatory agency

Interacts with Design Professionals and the Owner, as directed

Prepares and maintains construction schedules. Assists with pull-planning work sessions, look-ahead schedules, and weekly work

Assists with project safety program implementation including safety orientations, safety inspections and safety documentation

Tracks and manages subcontractor submittals. Reviews submittals for compliance with Construction Documents. Follows-up and resolves submittal review

Tracks and manages Requests for Information (RFI's). Follows-up and resolves RFI issues.

Tracks and logs project documentation including design documents, submittals, reports, photographs, and other information as directed by the Project Manager or Superintendent

Assists Project Managers with budget control and cost management, as assigned

Assists with implementation of Company programs and processes including Safety, Quality Control, Diversity, Lean Construction, and others

Assists Superintendents with tracking and monitoring of self-performed work

Assists Superintendents with field management including site set-up and security, equipment tracking and utilization, field documentation, regulatory agency inspections, and subcontractor work coordination

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or academic/experiential equivalent

Previous experience through internship programs or in a related work environment is highly desirable

Current driver's license

Ability to work productively with individuals at all departments and levels within the client as well as customers, design professionals, subcontractors, vendors, and other external entities

Willingness to learn and take direction from others

Demonstrated positive attitude and customer service mindset

Ability to work in team settings with people of different personalities and/or diverse backgrounds

Ability to analyze and interpret data

Problem solving ability

Ability to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing)

Ability to work efficiently and independently

Ability to handle stress

Ability to manage a variable and sometimes heavy workload

Ability to manage frustration and positively respond to unplanned events and conditions

Ability to meet critical deadlines

Personal computer literacy and ability to learn and use new technologies and computing platforms

What's On Offer

Base salary up to $90,000 (depending upon experience)

High bonus earning potential (company and personal bonuses)

401K with company match

3 weeks PTO starting

Paid company holidays

Sick days

Great work/life balance - no working weekend or overtime

Full benefits (Health, Vision and Dental)

Life Insurance

Paternity and Maternity leave

Company tech (cell phone, laptop, etc)

Clear growth path

All local work to Kansas City