Senior Project Engineer - Excavation / SOE

Job Description

Job Description

Brayman Construction is hiring a full-time Senior Project Engineer to assist Excavation and Support of Excavation (SOE) construction at the newly awarded ALCOSAN Ohio River Tunnel Project. This large scale, long-term project is designed to reduce combined sewer overflows (CSO), requiring strong field leadership and rigorous safety oversight. This position earns a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including low-cost medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, profit sharing, paid time off, and paid holidays .

With office headquarters in suburban Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Brayman was incorporated in 1947 as a family-owned business, and has grown, diversified and evolved its construction services from a small bridge and concrete company to a large, nationally recognized provider of complex, heavy civil and geotechnical construction projects servicing both public and private sector clients.

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Project Engineer will be responsible for assisting the Project Manager and Superintendent in overseeing Excavation and Support of Excavation (SOE) construction projects, which would include contract management, change order preparation, project schedule updating, vendor/supplier management, quantity tracking, production analysis, progress billing quantities/construction units for invoice preparation, resource allocation and coordination, estimating, and material pricing/project buyout.

SUMMARY OF SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordination sitework between Field Engineers, Superintendents and subcontractors
• Developing and reviewing work plans and submittals
• Reviewing field quantities, monthly financial reporting, cost variance analysis and forecasting
• Manage project takeoffs and documentation
• Prepare project proposals
• Obtain quotes from suppliers
• Develop strong relationships with customers, vendors, subcontractors, quality control personnel, operations, and management staff
• Use exceptional organizational skills for effective project management
• Leverage interpersonal and communication skills for successful task completion

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REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and plans
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software (particularly Excel)
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to be flexible and quickly adapt to new challenges
• Must be willing and able to travel or relocate as necessary for projects

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 7 - 10 years of experience in heavy-civil construction projects
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field, which may include Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Business Management or the equivalent experience in the construction industry
• Experience with various types of heavy civil construction work including, but not limited to, excavation, support of excavation (SOE), near surface construction is preferred.

SAFETY

This is a Safety Sensitive Position requiring work on project sites, including federal projects. Project sites contain various safety hazards associated with heavy construction. This position may require working at heights, in confined spaces, around heavy equipment, and under constantly changing circumstances. This position may also entail project site work at night and on weekends on an as needed basis.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Some positions with the company will have access to confidential and proprietary information. Successful candidates for those positions will be required to sign our standard confidentiality agreement as a condition of employment.

ABOUT BRAYMAN CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION

We are a leading heavy civil and geotechnical contractor with office headquarters in suburban Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, along with a satellite office in Wytheville, Virginia, and various project field offices in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Regions. Incorporated in 1947 as a family-owned business, Brayman has grown, diversified and evolved its construction services from a small bridge and concrete company to a large, nationally recognized provider of complex, heavy civil and geotechnical construction projects servicing both public and private sector clients.

Brayman expertise in a wide variety of projects including large scale complex bridges, deep foundations, marine and dam construction and rehabilitation, complex and heavy steel erection and rehabilitation, and demolition services.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

Are you able to see the big picture and understand complex designs? Do you have the desire to work with a company that values and respects you? If yes, we want to meet with you!

If you feel you'd be perfect as our Project Engineer, apply now using our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application.

Location: 15212

Brayman and Affiliate Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status or on any other basis prohibited by federal, state and local laws.