Construction Project Engineer

Construction Project Engineer

Apply for the Construction Project Engineer role at POET.

At POET, it is our mission to be good stewards of the Earth by converting renewable resources to energy and other valuable goods as effectively as humanly possible. For over thirty-five years, our drive and passion to change the world has enabled us to become the largest producer and marketer of bioethanol and a leader in sustainable products in the world.

We’re all on the same team. We always communicate. And we park our egos at the door. This is the way we do things  provide an environment for team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance. It’s the best way to optimize health, wellness, and productivity in a sustainable way. We work hard. We play hard. We have frequent team events, volunteer efforts, and celebrate wins.

The Project Engineer assists in the development and management of multiple capital construction and engineering projects under the direction of a Project Manager or the Director of Project Management. The Project Engineer will assist in the development and execution of the scope of work, budget and schedule of the assigned projects including successful commissioning and turnover to Owner.

This role is part of a strategic hiring initiative to add over 20 new team members to support our growing organization. This is an on-site role located in Sioux Falls, SD.

• Maintain a safe work record within the group and on project sites. Promote Safety Management culture on all project sites.
• Routinely lead project coordination meetings, construction progress updates, and other multifaceted personnel interfaces.
• Organize and manage multiple objectives for different projects to achieve contractual obligations and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Review detailed construction budgets and provide feedback to the Project Manager on actual and projected expenditures. Control expenses to maximize profitability while delivering a superior project.
• Assist and provide direct feedback to meet or beat contractual completion dates and other contractual obligations.
• Review Engineering recommendations regarding purchase order, contract (including Change Orders), and vendor negotiations. Assist and provide direct feedback to the Project Manager in capturing increased profitability wherever possible without damaging customer or subcontractor relations, quality construction and schedule obligations.
• Review warranty claims and resultant warranty process with the Project Manager and provide recommendations.
• Create detailed construction schedules for use by Engineers, Project Superintendents, and sub-contractors. Update the construction schedules to show deviation from baseline information and communicate changes in a timely manner to the Project Manager.
• Routinely update the Engineering staff on the progress of current and future construction projects through detailed progress reports and staff meetings.
• Monitor construction activity at the construction sites and check for accuracy according to plans, enforce construction safety, and pursue ways to improve efficiency and sequencing.
• Attend or occasionally lead pre-bid and pre-construction meetings for contracts issued for each project.
• Occasionally provide detailed project estimates to the Project Manager.
• Coordinate the project commissioning, including the internal start-up team, sub-contractors, and vendors. Participate in the project commissioning process and personnel through contractual completion.
• Create and manage project punch lists and work with the Project Superintendents and others to complete these tasks.
• Maintain a team environment at all times and champion POET in the community.
• Since we’re all about teamwork and getting the job done, your skills may be put to a lot of other uses!

• Bachelor’s degree or greater Engineering, Construction Management, or Business required.
• Experience requirements:
  • Project Engineer I: 1-5 years of professional capital management preferable in heavy industrial construction. 3 or more years experience strongly preferred.
  • Project Engineer II: 4-10+ years of…