Project Engineer in Cedar Rapids

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Project Engineer – Industrial Construction

Cedar Rapids, IA

A well-established, locally owned industrial general contractor serving Eastern Iowa is seeking a Project Engineer to support estimating, project management, and field operations.

This role offers hands-on involvement across bidding, procurement, and execution of large-scale industrial construction projects.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a union construction team managing projects within an 80-mile radius of Cedar Rapids.

What’s in It for You

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• 100% employer-paid health insurance and 4% 401k match!
• Strong long-term career growth opportunity
• Exposure to estimating, operations, and field activities

What You’ll Do

• Estimating and Preconstruction
• Assist with project estimating and bid take-offs
• Review drawings, specifications, and scope documents
• Participate in pre-bid walk-throughs
• Support development of bid proposals and scopes of work
• Project Operations and Support
• Support project managers with planning and execution
• Procure materials and coordinate jobsite logistics
• Conduct site visits for safety, quality, and project progress
• Assist with staffing coordination and project closeout

What You Bring

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required
• Experience with Bluebeam, Excel, and Microsoft Project is a plus (training provided)
• Industrial construction experience is but not required

Who You Are

• Self-motivated and adaptable
• Strong communicator and team collaborator
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
• Comfortable balancing office and field responsibilities

Work Authorization

• This position requires current U.S. work authorization.

If you’re a driven construction professional seeking hands-on project exposure and long-term career development, we welcome your application for confidential consideration.

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