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Company Overview

Prestressed Concrete Construction, LLC is a renowned precast/prestressed concrete manufacturer located in Newton, KS. With a legacy of excellence dating back to 1957, we are committed to delivering the highest quality products and services to our valued customers. As part of our continuous growth and expansion, we are seeking qualified candidates to join our team.

Position Title: Project Engineer

Location: Prestressed Concrete, Newton, KS

Position Summary

The Project Engineer supports the successful execution of precast/prestressed concrete projects by coordinating information flow between drafting, engineering, production, and external stakeholders. This role manages submittals, monitors schedules, resolves project challenges, and ensures project requirements are clearly communicated and met. The Project Engineer serves as the primary point of contact for customers during the design process and plays a key role in ensuring projects are delivered accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.

Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Execution

• Analyze specifications, drawings, contracts, and customer requirements to fully understand project scope.
• Monitor drafting schedule to ensure that project schedules are maintained
• Coordinate project activities with internal departments to ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Track project progress and proactively address schedule, quality, or communication issues.

Customer & Stakeholder Communication

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout design process.
• Communicate and coordinate production issues that require drafting/engineering input.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with customers, contractors, engineers, and project partners.
• Facilitate design meetings and ensure clear communication among all parties.
• Respond to customer inquiries and assist in resolving concerns promptly and professionally.

Scheduling & Resource Coordination

• Coordinate with drafting and engineering to confirm resource availability.
• Adjust project plans as needed to maintain objectives, to maintain overall project schedule.
• Support internal scheduling alignment between engineering, drafting, and production.

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

• Identify project risks and develop solutions to minimize impacts.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to resolve project challenges.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project execution and customer satisfaction.
• Participate in project reviews and lessons-learned discussions.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project-related software.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Experience managing construction or precast/prestressed concrete projects.
• Knowledge of project scheduling, contract administration, and customer relationship management.
• Experience reviewing project drawings, specifications, and contract documents.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to travel occasionally to customer sites, project locations, or company facilities.
• Ability to use standard office equipment and computer systems.

Working Conditions

This position primarily operates in an office environment but may require occasional visits to manufacturing facilities, construction sites, customer locations, or project meetings. The Project Engineer must be able to effectively balance office responsibilities with field coordination and customer interactions.

Core Values

The Project Engineer is expected to consistently model and promote the company's core values:

• Trust
• Responsibility
• Integrity
• Passion

Growth Opportunities: Project Engineer to Project Manager

Employees in the Project Engineer role are encouraged to develop leadership, operational, customer service, and business management skills that may prepare them for future advancement opportunities such as Project Manager, Operations Manager, Sales Manager, or other leadership positions within the organization.

To be considered for advancement, employees should meet the following criteria:

• Demonstrate operational leadership abilities
• Demonstrate strong production scheduling and workflow coordination skills
• Demonstrate ability to oversee multiple projects effectively
• Demonstrate budgeting and cost management abilities
• Demonstrate leadership and personnel management skills
• Demonstrate strong communication and conflict resolution abilities
• Demonstrate process improvement and operational efficiency knowledge
• Demonstrate ability to coordinate effectively with Production, QC, Engineering, and Drafting departments.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively manage schedules and meet timelines.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and leadership presence
• Demonstrate ability to develop and enforce operational workflows and company standards

Advancement decisions will be based on overall job performance, leadership effectiveness, operational success, communication abilities, project success, and business needs.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive benefits including Aetna medical and dental coverage, life insurance, and retirement savings options.
• Paid vacation time and holidays.
• Company-provided apparel.
• Discounted YMCA membership for both single adults and families.

EOE M/F/D/V