Senior Project Engineer Jobs in Ames, IA (NOW HIRING)

The Project Engineer plays a critical role in supporting the successful delivery of construction projects by managing Requests for Information (RFIs), coordinating procurement of equipment and materials, overseeing documents management, and tracking and resolving project constraints. Serving as a technical resource, the Project Engineer ensures that all work aligns with contract documents, specifications, and industry standards. Acting as a bridge between the office, design team, and field operations, this role enables accurate communication, timely decision-making, and efficient problem solving, while contributing to the project’s safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives.

• Safety comes first in everything I do
• I protect our seat at the table by doing my best work
• I develop myself and others
• I put the needs of the Company and others above my own
• I represent myself and the Company professionally at all times
BUILD RELATIONSHIPS
• I respect people
• I have a positive attitude
• I collaborate and build healthy external relationships
• I collaborate and build healthy internal relationships
• I engage in healthy conflict
• I act with honesty, integrity, and ethics
• I avoid dramatic and toxic behavior
FOCUS ON END GOALS
• I focus my efforts on providing valueadded work to the customer; “work in the business”
• I start with the end in mind
• I honor our process
• I act with the greater good of the company and the team in mind
• I embrace the EOS process and take the appropriate amount of time to "work on the business"
• I respect Company resources
DRIVE INNOVATION
• I offer 2 Second Lean improvements
• I act with a continuous improvement mindset; low tech or high tech
• I think differently to create value and solve problems
TOP 5 ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)
• Log and track Requests for Information that records submission dates, responsible parties, due dates, responses, and status.
• Ensure completeness and clarity of RFIs.
• Route each RFI to the appropriate party for resolution. Clarify roles and ensure accountability for timely responses.
• Monitor response timeframes.
• Document, communicate, and implement responses. This includes verifying that the answers are correctly interpreted and integrated into the construction documents and drawings for field execution.
• Notify the Project Manager of any responses that may contain outofscope work.
2.PROCUREMENT
• Review project schedules, drawings, and specifications to determine what materials are required, when, and in what quantities.
• Create and maintain a comprehensive procurement log for the project.
• Anticipate lead times and align procurement with project milestones to avoid delays.
• Develop and maintain the Submittal Log including due dates, responsible parties, and approval timelines. Keep it updated to match schedule timelines.
• Review submittals for completeness, accuracy, and constructability prior to forwarding them for review by the designer, engineer, or Owner.
• Coordinate the routing and approvals of submittals and manage the timelines.
• Escalate overdue submittals that may impact schedule or procurement.
• Communicate and document approved submittals.
• Ensure that delivered materials match specifications, quality standards, and quantities.
3.DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT
• Organize and control project documents. This would include drawings, specifications, asbuilts, shop drawings, field drawings, RFIs, inspection reports, etc.
• Route new or revised documents to all relevant stakeholders promptly.
• Ensure that the relevant stakeholders submit any outofscope changes based on the revised document to the Project Manager.
• Maintain security of the documents to ensure compliance with any nondisclosure agreements.
• Ensure that all documents are updated to the latest version, RFIs are posted to the drawings, and approved submittals are easily accessible.
• Verify that record documents are being maintained throughout the project.
• Ensure that meeting minutes are documented for all project meetings.
4.CONSTRAINT MANAGEMENT
• Work with the project team, subcontractors, and suppliers to surface potential roadblocks (TIMMESS: tools, information, material, manpower, equipment, safety, space)
• Create and maintain the project Constraint Log clearly documenting who is responsible for resolving each constraint and by when. Hold stakeholders accountable for followthrough.
• Track open items and push for resolution before they impact the schedule.
• Escalate highrisk constraints quickly and develop mitigation plans.
• Share updates regularly with the project team.
• Make sure field crews and Last Planners know which tasks are ready to proceed and which are still blocked.
5.PROJECT TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
• Establish and maintain a deep understanding of the project. This includes knowing the drawings, specifications, models, codes, details, equipment, systems, materials, etc.
• Provide support for problem solving in the field. Advise the site team and subcontractors when unforeseen conditions, constructability challenges, or when clashes occur.
• Recommend practical and technically sound solutions.
• Coordinate between design and construction. Act as the bridge between designers, engineers, and field teams.
• Translate design intent executable construction methods to ensure constructability.
• Drive Quality and continuous improvement.
• Implement best practices and lessons learned.
• Mentor teams to raise technical competency and prevent recurring issues.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in a related science field such as Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Certification of completion in Professional Engineer License (P.Eng), Certified Professional Engineer (PE), Fundamentals of Engineering (FE), Engineer in Training (EIT), Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE), and/or Lean Qualifications or willingness to obtain.
• Working knowledge of basic computer programs in a Windows Operating System, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Microsoft Office), Outlook, and online collaboration tools. Proficient in Autodesk/Plant Design Suite products like and Revit and AutoCAD is desired, with knowledge of Inventor, Navisworks, Bluebeam Revu, etc., beneficial.
• Travel is required depending on if located in the office or the field. Working from the office requires 25% Travel. Working from the field requires 100% travel.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Continuously requires vision, hearing, twisting, and talking.
• Frequently requires standing, fine dexterity, sitting, and handling.
• Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs and work in confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment.
• Must be able to position oneself to work in confined spaces such as trenches, pits, manholes, attics and tunnels.
• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 25 pounds regularly/occasionally
• Must be able to respond quickly to sounds.
• Must be able to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
• Must be able to see and respond to dangerous situations.
• Must be able to wear personal protective gear most of the day.
• Must be able to work in cold/hot environments and on concrete floors.
• Occasionally requires walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, kneeling, pushing/pulling, bending, and crouching.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

Keen Project Solutions is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, or other protected categories in accordance with state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and background checks are required if applicable.

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