Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Project Engineer Position:

Company Summary

Baxter Construction Company, LLC is a National Construction Management firm specializing in Senior Living, Gaming, Hospitality, Retail and Development that also features a great work environment and provides room for employee growth. For over 75 years Baxter has fostered a balanced family-work culture. As Baxter continues to grow, Baxter strives to remain adaptable, motivated and responsive to our employees. As a result, we consistently meet and exceed our customers' and employees’ expectations with our commitment to safety, family, service, and integrity.

Position Summary

This is a traveling position, meaning the main office is in Des Moines, but the project(s) this position would be assigned to could be remote from Des Moines. Traveling is a requirement. Baxter Construction uses PROCORE, all Microsoft products, Bluebeam, and Microsoft project. In brief;

Baxter Construction Company is a fast-paced commercial builder that is seeking full-time, traveling Construction Project Engineers that will be responsible for assisting project teams with the construction projects from the preconstruction and construction phase through closeout.

Candidates will be required to have knowledge of the construction process and understand the specifications and field labor, as well as knowledge of the project management process and principles of scheduling and estimating. Job responsibilities will include assisting with project documentation, cost control, safety, assist in the bidding process, buyout, submittals, pay applications, plan updates and as-builts, RFI’s, ASI’s, Change Management, assist in weekly and monthly progress and OAC meetings, quality control, and close-outs.

Candidates must have strong skills in time management, communication, ability to work in tight deadlines and under pressure. Must have ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with all parties involved in the construction project and while handling difficult issues and/or personalities; we are the leaders of our projects.

Qualified candidates would have a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field or High School Diploma (or equivalent) or Associates Degree in a construction related field and a minimum of 3 years construction related experience.

Benefit Summary

We view employees as our most valuable asset, and the key to our success. That’s why we provide team members a career (not just a job), supported by learning and development opportunities, and a positive, collaborative work environment. We offer the resources of a large company, while preserving our small company feel. Through family culture, leadership and professional development Baxter believes in supporting its employees to the highest extent to create prosperous futures! With Baxter you will receive an excellent total package, not just great pay.

· Bonus Incentive Plan

· True family valued company culture with long-term staff

· Continuing education and growth opportunities

· Paid vacation

· Premium health insurance benefits

· Robust retirement program with multi-tiered contributions and profit sharing

· Company paid clothing and other incentive programs!

Note: This is a traveling position that will require travel to be onsite for projects.