Entry Level Construction Project Engineer - Cedar Rapids

  • 33 Vector Construction Inc
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 1mo ago
  • Full-Time
  • On-site

Vector Construction, a Structural Group Company, integrates technology-driven, engineered solutions into its industry-leading contracting services. Vector Construction's capabilities include specialty design-build services for new and existing structures, as well as a wide range of specialty repair and maintenance services. With offices located throughout the United States, and as a signatory to local, national, and international labor union agreements, Vector Construction has the track record and the experience to meet our customers’ specialty contracting needs. 

About the Role:

As the country’s leading concrete repair contractor, Structural Group’s mission is to not only make structures stronger and last longer – it is also to provide a safe and enriching work experience for our people so they develop, have fun and grow with us.

Our Project Engineer Career Development (PECD) program is a cornerstone of our growth and development philosophy. With an emphasis on in-field learning and development, our Project Engineers can expect to master critical construction skills, including:

  • Scheduling and production rate tracking
  • Estimating
  • Budget preparation and project cost control
  • Safety management
  • Quality control
  • Business development and client relations
  • Field resource management

The goal of our PECD program is to develop our people into company leaders. In order to accomplish that, the PECD program has been structured with a competency based approach along with an emphasis on individual mentorship. Our Project Engineers will build experience across multiple competencies before being promoted into the career path they desire – project management, estimating, construction management and more.

Our ideal Project Engineer candidate loves to solve problems, thrives in a collaborative team-based environment, has a strong time management system, hits deadlines, enjoys communicating with different types of people, organizes themselves well and is safety focused!

About the Team:

Vector's Cedar Rapids team focuses primarily on intricate cathodic protection work with a focus on the long term protection of concrete. To learn more, check out Vector's website:

https://www.vector-construction.com/

This role will require heavy travel - upwards of 70% of the year to job sites across the East and South of the United States.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree is required. Preference for Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field of study
  • Cumulative grade point average of 2.8 or higher
  • A minimum of one relevant internship experience
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Exceptional documentation and organizational skills
  • Aptitude for solving problems
  • Reliable transportation from the office to job-sites

Benefits:

  • PECD Program providing hands on development.
  • Internal career flexibility.
  • Continuing education reimbursement.
  • Bonus structure dependent on performance.
  • Cell-phone reimbursement
  • 401(k) with a 6% company match, eligible upon hire.
  • 15 Days of Vacation available upon hire.
  • Wellness benefits; medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, critical illness, FSA, etc.

Vector Construction is proud of a company culture that promotes 24/7 safety and quality.  We offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical and dental insurance, 401(k), paid holidays & vacation, tuition reimbursement, career development and growth opportunities, and a caring work environment.   EOE/M/F/D/V