Concrete Project Engineer
About the role
The Concrete Project Engineer will work within the Engineering Department and be assigned to support Hoffman Structures, Inc. (HSI), Hoffman’s self-performed structural concrete affiliate company. The position will report to the VP of Operations and will work closely with the HSI Project Manager and HSI Project Superintendent. They will collaborate closely with design professionals, Hoffman, vendors, and subcontractors to address complex coordination issues.
Responsibilities
- Run meetings involving area managers, design team members, multiple subcontractors, and client representatives.
- Interface between area managers, multiple vendors, and/or subcontractors to help resolve field coordination items.
- Interpret design, construction documents, technical manuals, and quantify materials required for construction from the documents.
- Coverall structural concrete and rebar elements including embeds supplied by others.
- Review and process submittal information and coordinate between multiple submittals to ensure the accuracy and functionality of each component of the various elements and systems.
- Generate, receive, and distribute requests for information (RFI).
- Receive and distribute change documents issued by other team members.
- Field survey layout of control lines and benchmarks.
- Serve as the technical advisor at onsite field construction office.
- Able to coordinate architectural, structural, and MEP systems within the overall structural concrete project design.
Qualifications
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience in structural concrete and rebar construction project engineering.
- Strong knowledge of concrete design, construction techniques, and materials.
- A High School diploma or GED required.
- A Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, structural engineering or construction engineering management, or equivalent degree and/or equivalent field work experience required.
- An education background in materials and methods of construction.
Skills
- Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point and Teams).
- Experience with project management software such as Prolog, Procore, E-Builder, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and Primavera Project Planner (P6).
- Experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks.
- Training in design and construction document reading, design specifications, survey theory and techniques.
- Experience in organizing technical data in a neat and accurate method.
- Familiar with CSI specification system for construction.
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of all aspects of construction.
- Highly developed visual observation and interpretation skills.
- Ability to work well and maintain a cooperative attitude through high-pressure situations.
- Excellent time-management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work while frequently interrupted by phone calls and questions on work in progress.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships.
- Ability to work closely with a variety of trade and craft people in a field work situation.
- Patience and professionalism are essential.
- Must be a dedicated team player with the ability to collaborate with various personnel within and across departments and at all levels of leadership.
- The work schedule must be flexible to allow extended hours or off-shift work to accommodate changing construction schedule and sequences.
Physical & Mental Requirements
- Standing/Walking/Sitting: Workday is a combination of being stationary and moving about the work location.
- Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and on active construction sites.
- Must be able to climb stairs, to ascend and descend ladders, scaffold, inspect confined or underground spaces.
- Hands/Arms: Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.
- Sight: Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus in an outdoor environment.
- Must be able to work in proximity to loud equipment more than 75% of the time. Must be able to wear hearing protection, as necessary.
- Often required to communicate with customers and co-workers in an office setting and on the job site.
- Speech: Ability to communicate laws, ordinances, plans, regulations, protocols, directives, and standard operating procedures related to project scope in English.
- Lift/Carry: Must have the ability to lift or manipulate fifty pounds to a height of three feet and carry or push it 50-100 feet.
- Bending/Twisting: Frequent.
- Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: Must be able to regularly position self in a kneeling, crouching or crawling position for purpose of examining project work.
- Must be able to physically access all areas and levels of construction site for work progress review.
- The work schedule must be flexible to allow for extended hours or off-shift work to accommodate changing construction schedule and sequences.
- Must use independent judgment, organizational and critical thinking skills to determine best method to accomplish desired results.
About Us
Build What Matters. Create What’s Next. Hoffman Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing builder specializing in technically complex, sustainable projects across advanced technology, mission critical, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, and commercial markets. Since 1922, we've grown from entrepreneurial roots into a multi-billion-dollar, employee-owned enterprise—now a dynamic family of companies with a national presence and a legacy of excellence. At Hoffman Construction, your potential has room to grow. Whether you're on a jobsite or in a corporate office, you'll be empowered to take initiative, explore new paths, and shape the future of construction. We believe in building opportunity together—by unlocking talent, inspiring innovation, and driving forward the ideas that make a difference. Join Us And Benefit From Competitive pay and advancement opportunitiesOngoing professional training and developmentComprehensive benefits—including free primary care for you and your family through our dedicated clinics, health insurance, paid time off, and a generous retirement plan.A culture rooted in inclusion, collaboration, and respect. We’re hiring across all departments. Discover your future with us.
Application Instructions
Please visit our careers page at https://www.hoffmancorp.com/careers/ to apply for this position.