Project Engineer

Story Construction, which is a 100% employee-owned general contractor, construction manager, and design-builder with offices in Ames and Sioux City, IA. As an employee of Story Construction, you’ll have the opportunity to join the ownership group through our employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). At Story, we focus on having a good day, every day, regardless of your role. Everything we do revolves around building a joyful work environment and making a difference in the communities in which we work.  

Why Choose Story Construction? 

Career Growth: We help you develop a clear career path. Whether you're just starting out, or have years of experience, we are just as dedicated to your career development as you are. Enjoy a tri-annual review cycle so that you never have to wonder how your performance is measuring up. 

Diverse & Challenging Projects: As a general contractor, construction manager, and design-builder we have the privilege of leading projects from start to finish. With a focus on a local footprint, our projects are challenging, and highly rewarding as we shape the communities we live in. Check out some of our projects here. 

A Culture That Can't Be Beat: We foster a people-centered atmosphere where respect, trust, collaboration, and teamwork are key and every employee's well-being and growth are prioritized. Learn more about our culture here. 

Position Summary:

The Project Engineer plays a crucial role in the planning, execution, and successful completion of construction projects by proving estimating and document administration support to the project team. The Project Engineer typically reports to the Project Manager and works closely with the Project Superintendent onsite.  

Responsibilities:

Assists in pursuits and preconstruction activities such as presentations, estimating, bidding, and buying the job 

Develops a thorough understanding of the contract documents and estimates 

Communicates with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers on project status updates  

Issues subcontracts and purchase orders as assigned 

Assists with setting up the project schedule of values, completing monthly pay applications, and payment approval of invoices 

Responsible for the submittal process, including ensuring that the submittal schedule coincides with the production schedule; responsible for O&M submittals.  

Provides information to the field as required, i.e. lift drawings layout drawings, flow diagrams, and more required for decision-making 

Assists in calculating production rates  

Assists in ensuring all work meets the contract requirements and quality standards 

Assists with completing required monthly/weekly/daily documentation reporting as well as cost projections and monthly PM reports  

Assists with pricing and drafting change request proposals and maintains change log 

Updates subcontracts, purchase orders, and project budget with any changes 

Assists with creating, monitoring, and updating punch lists 

Assists with project closeout, seeing that project as-builts are up to date and submitted, participates in close-out meetings, and assists in start-up and scheduling owner training.  

Monitor material and equipment delivery statuses.  

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

4-year technical degree, a 2-year technical degree with 2 years of experience, or equivalent combination of experience and training required. 4-year technical degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or related study preferred.  

Understanding of construction and construction planning methods 

Travel: Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected; sites are located throughout central Iowa and across the state.

Benefits:  

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 

3 weeks of paid time off in addition to paid holidays

Company 401K plan with company match 

Health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance 

Paid Bereavement Leave 

Company-paid term life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability 

Company-paid employee assistance program (EAP) 

Medical and dependent care flex benefits plans  

Career Development Plan personalized to you and your career goals 

Weekly pay via direct deposit 

Safety boot and prescription safety glasses reimbursement  

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:  

Project Engineers may be based out of the office, or the jobsite based on project needs. Employees may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration, loud noises, and more within OSHA standards. Employees may be exposed to outdoor conditions that include inclement weather such as heat, humidity, cold, wind, and dust. Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally, stand for long periods of time, walk for moderate-to-long distances on varying surface conditions, climb, crawl, crouch, reach, grip, push, and pull without issue. Must possess adequate communicative, auditory, and visual capabilities to avoid safety hazards and help others do the same. 

Story Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Story is a drug-free workplace, and employment is contingent on the successful passing of a drug test. Story Construction participates in E-Verify.