Project Engineer – Industrial Construction

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA

Client: Confidential | Union Position | Industrial General Contractor

Our client, a well-established industrial general contractor, is seeking a Project Engineer to support estimating, project management, and field operations. This role offers hands-on experience in bidding, procurement, and execution of large-scale industrial projects.

This is a client-confidential opportunity with a union shop that manages projects across an 80-mile radius of Cedar Rapids.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Pay: $75,000+ (dependent on experience); lower range for new graduates.
• Union Benefits + Paid Vacation
• Bonus Opportunities

What You’ll Do:

Estimating & Preconstruction:

• Assist in project estimating, including bid take-offs from client drawings and scope documents.
• Participate in pre-bid walk-throughs with project managers and superintendents.
• Learn estimating procedures and vendor relationships to support accurate and competitive bids.
• Draft bid letters and project scopes.

Project Operations & Support:

• Assist project managers with pre-job planning and execution.
• Procure materials and supplies for projects and warehouse needs.
• Coordinate job site logistics, including deliveries and field documentation.
• Ensure all safety requirements and protocols are prepared and implemented.
• Perform site visits to assess safety, quality, and project progress.
• Support project teams with staffing coordination and issue resolution.
• Assist in project closeout, final documentation, and invoice generation.

Who You Are:

• Self-motivated & adaptable – able to handle shifting project needs and field demands.
• Strong communicator & team player – work effectively with project teams, vendors, and clients.
• Detail-oriented & analytical – capable of supporting estimating, cost tracking, and field coordination.

What You Bring:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field. Equivalent experience may be considered.
• Technology: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required; experience with Bluebeam, Excel, and Microsoft Project preferred. Training provided on company standards.
• Industry Experience: Prior industrial construction experience is a plus but not required for motivated candidates eager to learn.

If you’re a driven construction professional ready to take ownership of challenging industrial projects, we’d love to hear from you!

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

📩 Apply today for confidential consideration.