Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager

Company Description:

Brockway Mechanical & Roofing Company has delivered best-in-class engineering, design, and technical installation for over 35 years. Our family-owned business attracts high-quality employees that strive every day to meet our standards of performance excellence. Our dynamic environment provides our team with a solid foundation to build a career that is both challenging and satisfying. If you’re looking for an opportunity with a well-established company that will treat you like part of the family, you need to apply for one of our current openings. While we do value experience, we are also willing to train the right candidate.

Job Description:

Position Summary

Brockway Mechanical & Roofing is seeking a motivated and organized Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager to support our commercial construction operations in Burlington, Iowa.

This position works closely with Project Managers, Foremen, and field employees to coordinate project activities and help ensure jobs are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.

The primary responsibility is to support project management and field operations by ensuring crews have the materials, equipment, schedules, documentation, and information necessary to complete their work successfully.

This role requires a combination of office-based project coordination and field involvement. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of construction processes, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Primary Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Management

• Assist Project Managers with planning, coordinating, and managing commercial construction projects.
• Help establish project objectives, schedules, procedures, and performance expectations.
• Monitor project progress and communicate updates, potential delays, and concerns to the Project Manager.
• Coordinate with Foremen and field crews to ensure they have the necessary materials, equipment, and project information.
• Assist with scheduling labor, equipment, materials, and other project resources.
• Track project milestones, deadlines, and deliverables.

Field Operations & Support

• Work directly with Foremen and field personnel to address project needs and resolve day-to-day challenges.
• Visit jobsites as needed to monitor progress and assist with project coordination.
• Help identify and communicate potential scheduling, material, or manpower issues.
• Monitor compliance with applicable building codes, company policies, quality standards, and project specifications.
• Support quality assurance and quality control efforts throughout the project.

Documentation & Administration

• Review construction plans, specifications, and project proposals.
• Assist with maintaining project schedules, documentation, reports, and records.
• Prepare project updates and reports regarding construction activities, manpower, and equipment requirements.
• Assist with identifying project phases, responsibilities, and required resources.
• Communicate effectively with customers, vendors, subcontractors, project managers, and field employees.

Benefits:

Compensation & Benefits

Brockway Mechanical & Roofing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Competitive annual salary of $60,000–$80,000, depending on experience.
• Health insurance.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Short-term/long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Yearly bonus opportunities.
• Professional development assistance.

Required Experience:

Required Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge and understanding of commercial construction processes.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Comfortable working in both an office environment and on active construction jobsites.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Professional communication skills when working with employees at all levels of the organization.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

Candidates should meet at least one of the following educational or experience requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Associate degree in Construction Management or a related field, along with at least two years of applicable experience.
• At least four years of relevant construction or project management experience.

Required Travel:

Very little