Project Engineer

Gaylor Electric is seeking a highly organized and detail-driven Project Engineer to support our Engineering team within our Production Innovation Center.
This role sits at the intersection of estimating, proposals, project setup, and engineering operations, helping ensure our work is accurate, well-documented, and set up for successful execution from day one.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to play a key role in scaling an innovative, production-driven engineering team.

Estimating & Preconstruction Support
• Assist with electrical estimating for:
◦ Design Build projects
◦ Plan & Specification (Plan Spec) projects
◦ Design Assist projects
• Support quantity takeoffs, scope reviews, and estimate organization
• Document estimating assumptions, inclusions, exclusions, clarifications, and risks
• Coordinate estimate reviews with the Engineering Operations Manager
• Maintain historical estimating data and reference pricing

Proposal Development & Review
• Prepare and assemble engineering and estimating proposals, including:
◦ Scope of work
◦ Fee structures and breakdowns
◦ Schedule assumptions
◦ Inclusions, exclusions, and qualifications
• Review all proposals with the Engineering Operations Manager prior to release
• Track proposal revisions, approvals, and submissions
• Ensure consistency with company standards and pricing strategy

Project Setup, Financial Tracking & Billing (Spectrum)
• Use Spectrum to:
◦ Pull project budget, cost, and status reports
◦ Set up new projects after award
◦ Maintain accurate job cost and budget visibility
• Assist with project financial tracking and internal reporting
• Prepare billing documentation and invoices after Engineering Operations Manager approval
• Track billing schedules, change orders, and revenue milestones

Administrative & Day to Day Operations Support
• Provide day to day administrative support to the Engineering Operations Manager
• Manage calendars, meeting schedules, travel arrangements, and action item follow ups
• Prepare agendas, presentations, reports, and meeting minutes
• Maintain organized project documentation, trackers, and dashboards, including:
◦ Schedules
◦ KPIs
◦ Risks and issues
◦ Action logs

Required Qualifications
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2–5 years of experience in, estimating support or project administration
• Working knowledge of Engineering estimates delivery models
• Experience using Spectrum or similar construction ERP systems
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)