Project Engineer - Data Center

About the role

The Weitz Company is seeking a Project Engineer to join their team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa or Des Moines, IA. This role is responsible for planning, buyout, management, and closeout of projects, working closely with the project team to monitor progress and address issues.

Responsibilities

• Organize, review, update, maintain and post construction documents and drawings
• Collaborate with project team to complete requests for information (RFI)
• Review submittals and other project documents for accuracy against plans and specifications
• Absorb inspections, compliance audits and the non-conformance log
• Maintain and distribute accurate project logs (i.e. buyouts, subcontractor material status reports, submittals, RFIs)
• Understand scopes of work to be included in subcontracts and/or purchase order agreements
• Track subcontractor requests for change; solicit pricing and draft change orders within delegated authority
• Understand and assist with project schedule management
• Attend regular project meetings; record and distribute meeting minutes
• Obtain closeout information; gather punch list items; prepare as-built drawings; assist with warranty process
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A minimum of two (2) years’ of project engineering experience
• Experience in a fast-paced environment
• Proven history of leading others successfully and teaching, developing, and mentoring others
• Industry-related college degree
• Data center experience is strongly preferred

Skills

• Excellent leadership skills with a desire to mentor, coach, and develop a team
• Ability to compare and analyze various systems and related cost impacts
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to balance and prioritize projects with impending deadlines
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Strong negotiation skills
• Business acumen and relationship building skills

Technology

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Apple products (iPhone & iPad)
• Experience with Procore, JDE, and Asta is preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• Rewarding Bonus Program
• Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
• Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fully Paid Parental Leave
• Voluntary Products Including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
• Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards