Project Engineer – Milwaukee/Madison, WI – Full-Time/Onsite

About Us:
Westphal & Co., a fourth-generation family-owned electrical and technology contractor, has been providing comprehensive services since 1931. With offices across the Midwest, including Madison, Janesville, Dubuque, and Pewaukee, we offer a range of residential and commercial services. From EV charging stations and lighting upgrades to electrical construction and solar installation, our expertise is vast. Our people-first culture fosters professional growth and development, allowing us to continuously expand and adapt to industry changes. Join a company that values innovation, collaboration, and employee advancement as we continue to shape the future of the electrical and technology sectors.

Job Overview:
As a Project Engineer, you will support construction projects through coordination and execution, working closely with professional and field staff. You will gain hands-on experience and mentorship, allowing you to grow into a Project Manager role. Your contributions will support estimating, project management, and field operations to ensure projects are completed efficiently, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

Estimating Team Support:

• Perform quantity takeoffs and evaluate equipment and subcontractor quotes.
• Review pricing, quantities, and totals for accuracy.
• Identify cost-effective construction methods and integrate them into future estimates.
• Secure favorable material and cost quotations.
• Become proficient in company estimating software, checking calculations, and compiling data for proposals.
• Use proprietary labor and material databases when preparing estimates.

Project Management Team Support:

• Facilitate project startup activities, including Autodesk Build site setup and organization of project drawings and documentation.
• Assist with the project set-up by allocating estimates into the appropriate Cost Types and Phases.
• Support buyout activities, including recounting buyout items and sending packages to vendors.
• Write purchase orders and request shop drawings.
• Participate in project meetings, track project changes, and assist with change orders.
• Visit job sites and attend meetings as needed.
• Support monthly job cost projections and manage vendor deliveries.
• Assist with timely RFIs and work with Project Coordinators for various administrative tasks such as purchase tracking and permit pulling.
• Aid in construction scheduling using Microsoft Project.
• Implement and track Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) procedures, documents, and issues.
• Prepare project reports for management and clients.
• Expedite job closeout activities, including shop drawing submittals, manuals, warranty letters, and owner training.

Project Engagement:

• Walk job sites, understand project processes, and assess time requirements for task completion.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Foreman or Project Management team.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures and contribute to their ongoing improvement.