Project Engineer

About Us

Conti Civil is a fourth-generation, privately owned construction leader specializing in infrastructure projects. Built on a 120-year foundation of honesty and integrity, our company has grown and evolved into a highly respected civil contractor for clients nationwide. We are known for outstanding project execution, a track record of delivering high-impact construction projects, and an extraordinary commitment to our core values, employees, and communities. Conti has earned dozens of awards for project excellence, safety performance, and as a best place to work.

About the Role

The Project Engineer works with the Project Team and Field Management to construct a safe and quality project while beating estimate budgets, improving the total Operating Profit margin over the original bid, and building strong customer relationships. This position is responsible for subcontractor management, submittals, buyouts, client relations, and administrative oversight of the project team.

Responsibilities

• Develops various construction means and methods with the Superintendent and/or Project Manager to optimize safety, cost, equipment utilization, schedule efficiency, and communication with the client.
• Manages/reviews all foremen's reports daily to ensure all information is properly recorded before any income, cost, or inventory entry.
• Monitors material yields and modifies operations to minimize waste.
• Leads the buyout process, writes the requisition, and communicates all required information to the Project Team.
• Assists in the preparation of the 12-month cash flow schedule.
• Reviews and understands the extra work billing format. Updates all budgets to incorporate owner change orders.
• Oversees subcontractors and holds them accountable to their agreement. Attends subcontractor coordination meetings to provide updates on schedules, drawings, and specifications.
• Produces and manages project submittals, shop drawings, and material certifications so all are submitted and approved prior to the start of work.
• Actively participates in the development of the Four Week Look Ahead schedules with the Superintendents using basic logic to incorporate resources, submittals, approvals, lead times, restraints, and milestones.
• Participates in relevant daily huddles to ensure projects are expeditiously and profitably constructed.
• Establishes excellent working and professional relationships with clients and their representatives and/or field inspectors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management or related field with 5+ years of relevant heavy civil construction experience or equivalent.
• Roadway and/or site work experience is required.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and people skills.
• Solid time management system and excellent organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, HCSS, and ERP systems.
• Working knowledge of estimating, engineering, cost tracking systems, and site surveying is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Growth opportunities

Conti is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment must take a pre-employment drug test and receive a negative result as a condition.