Project Engineer

Primary Responsibilities

• Develops solid working relationships with all project personnel
• Affords assistance in the preparation of work orders, schedules, drawings, field measurements, subcontracts, and supplier agreements
• Attends pre-construction meetings; provides assistance in the preparation of action items lists and proposed solutions
• Provides support to the Project Manager, Superintendent, and Contract Administrator with preparation of job documents and materials
• Analyzes, processes, and affords assistance with the project layout, construction sequencing, cost analysis, measurement of quantities, and clarification of specifications as necessary
• Ensures that proper document control, quality assurance documentation, and construction project records are kept in accordance with expectations
• Affords support to field personnel

Responsibilities and Tasks

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company.

Knowledge & Skills

• Experience or interest in geotechnical earthwork operations is a plus.
• Able to read and comprehend contract documents and construction plans
• Solid general math skills with the ability to complete field calculations
• Proficient in MS Office and construction software
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to deal effectively and tactfully with customers and employees at all levels
• Able to act in a safe manner always
• High level of motivation, a 'self-starter'

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field; equivalent field experience will be considered
• 2 years of construction experience with heavy/civil preferred

Travel Requirements

• Ability and willingness to travel overnight and for extended periods of time as required by project needs.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.