STEEL PROJECT ENGINEER
Job Description
At Agate Steel, the Steel Project Engineer plays a pivotal role in guiding steel fabrication projects from kickoff to close-out, coordinating document control, RFIs, schedules, and submittals while providing essential shop-floor support to boost fabrication efficiency. This onsite position in Scottsdale, AZ collaborates with clients and third-party contractors to align objectives and keep project timelines on track.
Responsibilities
- Partner with project teams to develop strategic plans and budget estimates for materials, labor, time, and other resources across multiple simultaneous projects, identifying and addressing fabrication issues as they arise.
- Support and contribute to the review of structural drawings and designs.
- Maintain and organize logs for RFIs, drawings, submittals, contact lists, and related documentation.
- Evaluate vendor qualifications, capabilities, and resource availability.
- Coordinate detailing, fabrication, and erection schedules to meet dates and client expectations.
- Contribute to cost reviews and provide technical support to align project costs with original estimates.
- Analyze equipment, systems, and processes to identify modifications that improve efficiency, quality, and cost effectiveness in fabrication and erection.
- Aid in preparing periodic progress and cost reports for leadership.
- Maintain a working knowledge of applicable codes and guidelines to clearly communicate steel construction details to clients.
- Demonstrate familiarity with and ongoing learning of software systems such as Tekla EPM, Trimble Connect, ViewPoint Team, BlueBeam, Microsoft Project, and related tools.
Requirements
- Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
- Solid budgeting and cost-control capabilities.
- Outstanding organizational and time-management skills with meticulous attention to detail to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proven supervisory and leadership capabilities.
- Comprehensive understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365.
- Familiarity with Trimble solutions.
- Basic knowledge of AISC and AWS guidelines.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering discipline and at least 1 year of experience.
Technologies
- Tekla EPM
- Trimble Connect
- ViewPoint Team
- BlueBeam
- Microsoft Project
Benefits
- Medical plans with generous company contributions
- Dental and vision plans available
- Life insurance fully paid by Agate
- 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
- Direct deposit of pay into your bank account or pay card
- Eight paid holidays
- Generous vacation and sick leave policies
Wage Range
$60K - $90K DOE
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods seated at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Ability to traverse yard and construction sites