Engineer Project

United Infrastructure Group (UIG) continues to be a leader in the transportation construction industry in the Southeast with a 100 year history of delivering successful projects by hiring exceptional employees who thrive in a professional family-oriented environment. UIG is committed to developing the best workforce possible by constantly recruiting training and promoting construction industry professionals throughout our organization.

Our comprehensive benefits package is custom designed to achieve that goal through access to the following benefits:

• Highly Competitive Salaries
• Generous Performance Bonuses
• Robust Subsistence Allowances
• Comprehensive Health Plans (Medical Dental and Vision)
• Strong 401k Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan with 100% Matching Contributions up to 4% of compensation
• Significant Paid Time Off
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Training Education Certification and Qualification Assistance

Note: Benefits may vary based on position and length of employment.

Role Overview: Project Engineer

As a Project Engineer at United Infrastructure Group (UIG) you will be responsible for overseeing routine on-site project administration scheduling and engineering functions. This role requires you to plan coordinate and manage construction engineering activities while maintaining schedules and ensuring effective communication with subcontractors. You will also prepare monthly pay estimates update the project CPM (Critical Path Method) schedule and handle job budgets change orders and cost reports for review by project managers. Your expertise in heavy/highway projects will be critical in managing project progress and ensuring smooth operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Administration:

  • Handle all on-site project administration including managing the project document control system.
  • Prepare monthly pay estimates and review owner and subcontractor pay estimates prior to managements approval.

• Scheduling and Coordination:

  • Plan coordinate and manage construction engineering activities and schedules working closely with subcontractors.
  • Update and maintain the project CPM schedule and lead regular review meetings.

• Cost Management:

  • Prepare and coordinate job budgets change orders and cost reports for review and approval by management.
  • Supervise cost report management leading regular review meetings to ensure budget alignment.

• Problem Identification and Solutions:

  • Identify issues early and work proactively to develop solutions minimizing disruptions to project progress.

• Project Reviews and Reporting:

  • Prepare all required information for presentations at project reviews ensuring accurate and up-to-date reporting for management.

Qualifications:

• Educational Background: Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in heavy/highway construction particularly on projects over $20 million.
• Highway Construction Expertise: Familiarity with grading drainage paving (asphalt and concrete) bridge construction retaining walls and all other highway construction scopes.
• Technical Skills: Experience with JDEdwards is preferred along with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to ensure clear and effective communication with all project stakeholders.
• Organizational Skills: Strong prioritization organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Legal Requirements: Able to pass a Drug Test and legally eligible to work in the US.

Physical Requirements:

• Office Work: Periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer are required.
• Field Work: Occasional travel to job sites may be required to support project operations and reviews.

Requirements:

All Applicants Must Be:

• 18 years of Age
• Legally Eligible to Work in the US
• Able to pass a Drug Test

Please contact us at UIG Careersor email: for assistance with applying.

UIG does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters employment agencies or staffing firms

UIG IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EOE) AFFIRMATIVE ACTION (AA) EMPLOYER

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