Project Engineer

About Ideal Building Solutions

Ideal Building Solutions is well-known in the roofing industry for exceeding manufacturer standards and getting a project done right. We stand behind our work and are proud to offer the highest quality roofing available. At IDEAL, our purpose is to show up to work to Do Hard Things and Become a Better Version of ourselves. If you are looking for long-term employment in a field where every day is different and the company invests in your growth please consider applying with IDEAL Building Solutions.

The Project Engineer supports the successful execution of roofing projects through detailed coordination, documentation management, and proactive communication. This role is integral to ensuring that project operations run efficiently by managing preconstruction deliverables, supporting procurement, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

This is a full-time in-office role M-F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with a one hour lunch. Candidates living farther than 40 miles or 1 1/2 hours from the office will not be considered for the position.

Salary: $55,000 - $65,000

Key Responsibilities:

• Purchase Orders: Create, maintain, and manage main project-specific purchase orders, ensuring accuracy, proper approval routing, and timely submission to vendors. (created in the first 30 days) Preconstruction is making the original Primary (Master) PO. The PM teams will need to tighten up the PO 3 months before the job starts, based on needs and lessons learned. (This needs to be a milestone in Slack) PM3 will manage the final shipping dates with PM2''s help.

• Shop Drawings: Communicate with the shop drawing team to schedule, review, correct, log, distribute, and track shop drawings. Ensure timely review and coordination with relevant stakeholders, PM, and submit for approval to the GC. Upload the approved submittals into Salesforce as required.

• Project Audits: Support internal project audits by providing up-to-date documentation, verifying cost entries & costing, and ensuring compliance with company standards. (cross-training)

• Requests for Information (RFIs): Draft, submit, and track RFIs. Coordinate responses between the design team, GC, and internal stakeholders during the preconstruction phase. (for submittals)

• Change Orders: Prepare and track change order requests and documentation. Ensure accurate pricing, backup, and timely submission during the preconstruction phase. (For Submittals)

• Preconstruction Activities:

• Participate in early planning processes

• Scope reviews

• Logistical planning (Set up the original delivery date with the Manufacturer before passing on to the PT),

• Submittals (Contact Jana, set original expectations)

• Handoff Meetings (making sure the Project Team is aware of any changes or RFI that have come up in the submittal process)

• Crush Meeting (Last meeting and making sure that all information has been based on the Project Team)

• Preconstruction meetings (Related to Preconstruction and supporting Ideal Teams as needed)

• Attend pre-construction meetings with general contractors to represent the project team, understand expectations, and document key information. (submittal questions)

• Friday Morning Meeting Management: Organize and lead the weekly Friday morning coordination meeting. Prepare agendas, distribute notes, run, and follow up on action items.

• Quality Control Tracking:

• Review the QC reports and identify deficiencies, and send the project management team

• Assist with tracking QC observations

• Attend a 1-on-1 with the Director of Preconstruction and Quality Control

Accountability & Performance Expectations:

• Timeliness & Follow-Through: Purchase orders are issued within 4 weeks of project award, RFIs and submittals are drafted and submitted promptly with appropriate documentation and tracked until resolution, Change order documentation is submitted with full backup within the required window, avoiding delays to project billing or execution
• Accuracy & Documentation: All project documentation (drawings, COIs, RFIs, submittals, change orders, qualifications, etc.) is maintained in an organized and up-to-date manner using the company's standard filing systems during the pre-construction phase.
• Communication & Collaboration: Actively participates in Friday coordination meetings with relevant updates, action items, and follow-ups. Maintains open and responsive, attends all required preconstruction meetings, and provides clear documentation of discussions and commitments-communication with superintendents, project managers, vendors, and general contractors.
• Professionalism & Development: Represents the company professionally in all interactions with clients, trade partners, and internal staff. Actively works to improve knowledge of project management, construction sequencing, material knowledge, and specifications.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software, and PDF editing tools.
• Familiarity with construction documents, submittals, RFIs, and change order processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while supporting a collaborative team environment.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Comfortable with 10% regional travel (primarily Southeast).
• Ability to walk on roofs, climb ladders, and work in varying outdoor conditions.
• Proficient in construction software (Procore, Bluebeam, Monday, Salesforce, or similar preferred).

Benefits:

• Weekly Paychecks

• Paid vacation and holidays.

• Extra Holidays Paid: New Years Eve, Christmas Eve, and Friday after Thanksgiving

• 401K Plan with Company Match.

• Generous Referral Bonus Program

• Work / Home Life Balance.

• Industry Leading safe working conditions.

• Ongoing safety training and performance enhancement.

• Health and Insurance Benefits

• 50% paid by Company

• Health Insurance with Multiple Tiers to Choose From

• Employee, Employee Spouse, Employee Children, Employee Family Options

• Cost Competitive Rate paid by Employee

• Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Short Term Disability

• Long Term Disability

• Accidental Insurance

• Opportunity to grow with a company that values you and is here to invest in your personal growth.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position.

Hours: Must be flexible

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Travel

Up to 10% travel is expected for this position.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO:

We''re an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training