Project Engineer - Construction

About the role

The Project Engineer will assist and support the Project Managers (PMs) and other key personnel with various tasks including bidding, scheduling, contracts, billing and collection, take-offs, building (grading, paving, milling, subcontractors), equipment use, specifications, and general business operations.

Responsibilities

• Assists PMs with all duties, including safety, software and applications (HCSS, financials, scheduling, etc.), take-offs, bidding, building (grading, paving, milling, subcontractors), scheduling, equipment use, contracts and negotiation, billing and collection, and specifications.
• Ensures daily, weekly, and monthly tasks are addressed in a timely manner.
• Spend time with Operations, PMs, Scheduling, and some exposure to Manufacturing and Technical Services.
• Attend project meetings (pre-construction, pre-pave, scheduling, etc.).
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, vocational training, certification from an accredited organization, or combination of schooling and relevant work experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, consulting, conflict management, and interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

Preferred Skills

• Prior transportation industry and logistics experience.
• Relevant industry experiences.
• Excellent client management and business literacy skills.
• Develop strong trusting relationships to gain support and achieve results.
• Manage multiple conflicting priorities.
• Takes initiative to identify and anticipate organizational needs and make recommendations for implementation.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation aligned with industry standards.
• Employer Paid Medical Plan with HRA contribution (eligibility requirements).
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Flex Spending Account (FSA).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Company-paid short and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid parental leave.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Profit sharing.
• Robust Walbec training and professional development program.
• Ongoing career growth opportunities.