What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Project Engineer position at Dupper Landscape, Inc.?
About Us
Dupper Landscape is a well-established, privately held green industry company with over 40 years of consistent growth and stability. Known for our integrity and high-quality service, we work on major commercial, municipal, and residential projects. We value teamwork, smart work supported by technology, and employee growth. We foster a collaborative environment where success is shared and invest in long-term career development.
We’re committed to supporting the well-being of our team both on and off the job. Our benefits package includes career advancement opportunities, competitive pay, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, paid time off, paid holidays, and comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
We’re currently looking for a Project Engineer to join our team. This role is a key part of our operations and offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals on impactful landscape construction projects. See the job summary below for more details.
About the Role
The Project Engineer provides administrative support and assists with project management efforts as comprehensive construction projects transition from estimation to construction.
Responsibilities
- Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders regarding awarded projects and attends meetings to develop a clear understanding of projects.
- Maintains electronic project files to ensure records are updated and accessible.
- Reviews and quantifies changes to bid plans and develops cost impact/estimates of changes.
- Utilizes project management software to execute various tasks and ensure critical steps are complete.
- Manages the flow and maintenance of documents including but not limited to, engineering calculations, permits, plans, quotes, work orders, change orders, etc.
- Assists with processing and executing preliminary project steps required to advance the project.
- Meets regularly with operational and financial teams to track changes to scope of work and project completion percentage.
- Facilitates project transition from construction to maintenance and then project close.
Required Skills
- Knowledge of irrigation, construction and landscape as normally obtained through a bachelor’s degree in horticulture, construction or the Green Industry is required. Commensurate experience may substitute for a degree.
- Minimum 2 years of experience reviewing bid documents and developing estimates in a construction or similar industry is required.
- Experience navigating and utilizing construction estimation software is required.
- The ability to read and understand blueprints and specifications to prepare estimates and submittals.
- The ability to effectively use technology to set up and track projects as described is necessary. This includes competency with Microsoft Windows Suite, including Excel, and Word.
- Must possess a valid state issued driver’s license and be insurable on the Company’s auto insurance policy.
Preferred Skills
- Internship experience in construction.
- Familiarity with construction estimation software.