1022_Quality - Project Engineer I

Position Summary

Pepper Construction is building a culture of quality where project teams and trade partners take ownership of the work and build it right the first time. Our Quality Department team members provide industry-leading expertise and advice in Building Enclosure and MEP Systems, lead the quality process and are a valuable resource to our project teams. Our company vision is to deliver the ultimate experience to our clients, trade partners, and each other while being leaders in our industry and community. Our Quality team plays a big part in achieving this vision.

Average Weekly Duties

• Assisting the team in quality program development and facilitation
• Running preinstallation meetings with our trade partners
• Walking a jobsite to evaluate construction work in-place
• Writing quality observation reports following a site visit
• Performing a constructability review for a future project
• Developing a job specific quality plan with a project team

Major Responsibilities

• Aid Project Teams: Leads Project Teams in developing the Job Specific Quality Plan. Reviews Construction Documents, Specifications, Shop Drawings, and Submittals with the intent to identify challenges and opportunities.
• Aid Trade Partners: Leads project Quality pre-installation meetings with Trade Partners. Works with subcontractors to develop and implement Trade Partner Job Specific Quality Plans.
• Conduct Quality Site Visits: Reviews and documents work in the field. Photographs and discusses work in place with the project team. Writes reports for each site visit, providing directions and suggestions to correct improper work-in-place.
• Aid in Preconstruction: Conducts constructability reviews of future jobs to identify risks and incorporate lessons learned and best practices before construction starts.

Education & Growth

• Participate in education and growth opportunities to remain relevant and aware of current trends affecting construction and quality. Attend industry events in the local area and out of town events four to five times a year.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Experience: Knowledge of or experience with construction such as building enclosures, concrete, drywall framing, life safety, or flooring are a plus. Must possess a desire to be mentored in the construction industry.
• Certifications: Building Enclosure Certifications such as Registered Roof Observer (RRO), Registered Exterior Wall Observer (REWO), Certified Air Barrier Specialist (CABS) are a plus. Concrete certifications from ACI are a plus.

Attributes

• Excellent problem-solving skills with a strong curiosity for how systems operate together. Always maintains a calm demeanor. Able to explain things clearly both verbally and in writing. Self-motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team.

Travel

• Able to travel throughout Central Indiana but will typically be home every night. Pepper will provide a company vehicle or stipend for local travel. Overnight travel is required 4-5 times per year for conferences.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to visit and work within an active multi-level construction site, including the use of ladders, scaffolds, and lifts.
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time when necessary.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment for several hours per day.

Schedule

• Daily work schedule is typically between 8AM – 5PM.

Benefits

• Great benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) match—your future is in good hands!
• Vacation time, PTO, holidays, floating holidays and more!
• Student loan repayment program
• Opportunities to network and grow professionally
• A supportive team environment that celebrates success
• Engaging and fun company-wide events
• Volunteer opportunities
• Meaningful work bringing a positive impact to communities