Project Engineer- Heavy Civil Construction

About the role

S&B USA Construction, a subsidiary of Shikun & Binui America, is a leading contractor in the Heavy Highway and Civil Construction industry, collaborating with public and private partners across the U.S. Our innovative work is driven by major Public-Private Partnership (P3) initiatives, where we lead in Design, Build, Finance, and Maintenance of infrastructure projects. The Project Engineer assists the Project Manager and Management Team in managing all aspects of a construction project including the financial administration and cost reporting activities.

Responsibilities

• In conjunction with the Construction Manager, Bridges Manager, or Project Manager & Superintendent, participate in developing, maintaining and revising the project schedule
• Manage the relationship and work of assigned sub-contractors & suppliers
• Mentor and guide less experienced Project Engineers
• Communicate with owners about various project related matters and concerns
• Demonstrate, communicate, and reinforce all Company safety policies and procedures
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction
• Based on quantity takeoffs, manage the ordering of materials needed to successfully execute the project
• Assist with pre-construction activities as needed: construction planning and design; interpretation of design and drawings; prepare quantity takeoffs
• Prepare drawings and sketches to support construction work, change orders, estimates, etc.
• Manage verification of work-in-place quantities for invoicing/pay quantities; verify accurate payment of subcontractors and material suppliers
• Maintain submittal logs and timely receipt and review of submittals and shop drawings
• Assemble construction financial data; monitor costs; track costs for force accounts
• Maintain job costing system and update systems to reflect forecasts; create margin reporting
• Ensure craft time cards are completed accurately, reflecting hours worked and tasks worked on; assign cost codes to all purchases, time cards, contracts, equipment time and any other item involving cost
• Maintain as-built drawings; post RFI, bulletin and ASI as appropriate
• Maintain RFI logs and timely response to job questions
• Assist with constructability reviews and value engineering functions
• Develop, implement and administer project engineering procedures and other work documents; track and log documentation
• Manage and maintain all safety and quality records
• Develop, maintain, and update project CPM schedule
• Develop and manipulate resource and cost loaded CPM schedules for reporting and planning purposes
• Prepare project status reports and participate in project status meetings; develop meeting minutes
• Assist in project close-out activities
• Support estimates as needed

Requirements

• 4-year degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• 4-7 years of experience in a similar role
• Bridge construction experience preferred
• PE Preferred

Work Environment

• This position is both outdoors and indoors
• This work environment may involve minimal to moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts
• Noise levels in the outdoor work environment is usually loud
• Ability to wear and work in personnel protective equipment including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, ankle-supporting safety-toed work boots and a safety vest

Physical Demands

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% or more of the time
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand
• Must be able to traverse irregular and steep terrain
• Must be able to respond quickly to sounds

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Bonus eligible
• Car allowance
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid PTO
• 401k with a company match
• Training and career planning

Core Values

• Work Safely: Safety is our Culture
• Deliver Return: Earning a fair profit increases our long-term value
• Value People: Take Care of Employees and They Will Take Care of Clients
• Act with Integrity: Honesty Builds Trust
• Provide Solutions: Better Solutions Yield Greater Satisfaction