Project Engineer - Growing General Contractor - Kansas City

• Opportunity to work on diverse commercial projects all local to Kansas City, MO
• Amazing growth plan - a $50M contractor with $100M on the books for 2025&2026

About Our Client

• Currently a $50-$60M commercial general contractor with a growth plan to hit $100M by the end of 2025. Regardless of this growth they plan to keep the family culture / small company feel and values.
• Currently sit at 27 people including the 3 partners. This firm has very low turnover - have only lost a couple individuals since 2020.
• Have a very diverse portfolio of commercial construction work with projects from $50K - $45M.
• Located in Kansas City, MO with all their work local to the Greater Kansas City area.
• This firm does a great job of briding the field and office individuals to feel as if they are one team.

Job Description

• Works with (or may be assigned to) the Estimating Department to prepare project cost estimates. Performs quantity take-offs, obtains subcontractor and vendor cost input, prepares cost summaries, and performs data analytics, as directed
• Assists Project Managers in subcontractor and vendor purchasing, including preparation of bid packages, bidding follow-up, bid analysis, post-bid interviews and subcontractor/vendor award
• Assists Project Managers in securing governmental and regulatory agency
• Interacts with Design Professionals and the Owner, as directed
• Prepares and maintains construction schedules. Assists with pull-planning work sessions, look-ahead schedules, and weekly work
• Assists with project safety program implementation including safety orientations, safety inspections and safety documentation
• Tracks and manages subcontractor submittals. Reviews submittals for compliance with Construction Documents. Follows-up and resolves submittal review
• Tracks and manages Requests for Information (RFI's). Follows-up and resolves RFI issues.
• Tracks and logs project documentation including design documents, submittals, reports, photographs, and other information as directed by the Project Manager or Superintendent
• Assists Project Managers with budget control and cost management, as assigned
• Assists with implementation of Company programs and processes including Safety, Quality Control, Diversity, Lean Construction, and others
• Assists Superintendents with tracking and monitoring of self-performed work
• Assists Superintendents with field management including site set-up and security, equipment tracking and utilization, field documentation, regulatory agency inspections, and subcontractor work coordination

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or academic/experiential equivalent
• Previous experience through internship programs or in a related work environment is highly desirable
• Current driver's license
• Ability to work productively with individuals at all departments and levels within the client as well as customers, design professionals, subcontractors, vendors, and other external entities
• Willingness to learn and take direction from others
• Demonstrated positive attitude and customer service mindset
• Ability to work in team settings with people of different personalities and/or diverse backgrounds
• Ability to analyze and interpret data
• Problem solving ability
• Ability to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing)
• Ability to work efficiently and independently
• Ability to handle stress
• Ability to manage a variable and sometimes heavy workload
• Ability to manage frustration and positively respond to unplanned events and conditions
• Ability to meet critical deadlines
• Personal computer literacy and ability to learn and use new technologies and computing platforms

What's on Offer

• Base salary up to $90,000 (depending upon experience)
• High bonus earning potential (company and personal bonuses)
• 401K with company match
• 3 weeks PTO starting
• Paid company holidays
• Sick days
• Great work/life balance - no working weekend or overtime
• Full benefits (Health, Vision and Dental)
• Life Insurance
• Paternity and Maternity leave
• Company tech (cell phone, laptop, etc)
• Clear growth path
• All local work to Kansas City

Contact
Mikayla Nuechterlein
Quote job ref
JN-062025-6772942