Project Engineer at Cerris Systems in Omaha, Nebraska

Job Description:

Work hard, have fun! At Electrical Company of Omaha (ECO), our culture is built on hard work - but while enjoying ourselves in the process. Our family of construction companies prides itself on our 90 year history, our 100% employee ownership structure, our competitive pay and benefits... But what we pride ourselves most in is our people. We truly believe that our people are our greatest asset, and that's why we place a heavy emphasis on recruiting, training, and retaining the best and brightest talent in the industry. Are you ready to become a part of the ECO family?



Nature of WorkSupport and assist the project manager in assuring timely project completion. Duties may include developing schedules, budgets, progress reviews, billings, bids, change orders, submittal lists and reports. Interface with subcontractors, owners, vendors, and company personnel to coordinate efficient completion of a project.


Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Create project management & superintendent documentation including schedules, material purchases, cost management, progress charts, labor allegation, etc.


• Coordinate/communicate with owners, vendors, crews, subcontracts, architects, and suppliers to facilitate timely project completion


• Assist with labor forecasting and project billings


• Conduct workplace inspections assessing quantity & specification/quality, percent completion by subcontractors, & safety compliance


• Develop operations and maintenance manuals and as-builts as required


• Conducts actions in a professional and unbiased manner.


• Complies with all company and site policies and best practice standards.


• Continuously develops proficiency and understanding in the role.


• Maintains a professional appearance and workspace.


• Participates in and complies with all company safety and quality programs and procedures.


• Promote the company safety culture and safety awareness throughout the company, projects, or office.


• Utilizes relevant company technology to support all assigned responsibilities.


• Maintain a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record which, per Company's vehicle policy, allows operation of a company vehicle.


• Exercise initiative or, as directed, perform additional duties to meet the needs of the organization.

Qualifications

• Positive, self-motivated professional with good communication and interpersonal skills


• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner


• Solid communication skills, verbal and written


• Ability to understand and implement best practice standards


• Ability to multitask while delivering quality through attention to detail


• Excellent organizational skills


• Ability to adapt to change and stress in the work environment and manage competing demands while maintaining high performance levels


• Ability to be proactive and resourceful when issues arise


• Ability to follow-up on inquiries in a timely manner


• Ability to prioritize multiple projects


• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook


• Ability to build relationships with team members and clients


• Ability to learn and use a variety of company-related software, tools and systems necessary to meet business needs


• Ability to quickly and effectively solve complex problems

Education

• Bachelor's degree from 4-year college/university or equivalent experience

Experience

• 0+ years of related work experience


• Other technical experience such as military, on the job training programs, etc. may meet this requirement as determined by local management

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• May require periods of overnight travel


• Normal office environment


• Periods of time walking on construction sites


• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds


• Frequent activity: sitting, viewing, and typing on computer screen


• Occasional activity: standing, walking, bending, reaching above shoulder, climbing, and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling


• At times will be required to use a ladder and work at tall heights (i.e. roof top, access ladders, scissor-lift, scaffolding)


• Safety-sensitive position that requires extreme focus and attention to safety hazards and safety protocols.

Cerris and our group of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer-EEO/AA/M/F/D/V/VEVRAA


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