Civil Construction Project Engineer

Application Instructions

Please fill out the application and attach your resume.

Position Description

JOB PURPOSE

The Project Engineer (PE) is responsible for the safety, quality, efficiency, and timeliness of the project. The PE is an integral part of the project team working closely with Estimating, Project Management, and Operations. As such, the roles and duties of the PE are very diverse and include the following: Establishing production rates for field crews, coding project time, documenting completed quantities, maintaining SWPPP documentation, preparing three-week look-ahead agendas, maintaining force account records, maintaining as-builts, assisting with submittals and transmittals, etc. While there are specific responsibilities and expectations described below, it is essential that the PE be organized, possess good judgment skills, and communicate effectively.

Position Requirements

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promotes safety, quality, efficiency, and core values
• Assists Project Superintendent and Project Manager with all aspects of project start-up, project management, and project close-out; including, but not limited to:
• Project schedule
• Scope review
• CPM schedule updates
• Labor cost comments
• Daily reporting
• RFI's, T&M's, change orders, and costs to completes
• Development of submittal schedule
• Collect and verify delivery and material tickets
• SWPPP
• As-builts
• Obtains data for documentation including working in proximity of and maneuvering through live traffic, large machinery, or equipment
• Understands PO creation and review
• Participates in planning and progress meetings
• Understands foreman, labor, and production cost reports
• Proactive, self-motivating, problem solver
• This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Activities, duties, and responsibilities may change or include additional items at any time and without prior notice, verbally or in writing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Professional Certification

• EIT preferred, but not required
• OSHA 30 required; must be obtained within first six months of employment
• CESSWI Certification preferred, but not required

Experience

• Minimum of one year of experience in construction or related field (including internship/co-op experience)

Requirements/Competencies

• Proficiency in engineering software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D or similar
• Is proficient in cost reporting and interpretation
• Demonstrates foundational knowledge of civil engineering concepts and practices
• Has a learning aptitude for Great Lakes policies and procedures, including GLOSS
• Demonstrates strong ethics and integrity through honest and principled behavior
• Ensures accuracy and quality in calculations, designs, and documentation; and recognizes errors and inconsistencies, addressing them proactively
• Conveys ideas and technical information clearly in both written and verbal formats
• Has good decision-making ability by making informed choices quickly and confidently
• Is a proactive self-starter who takes appropriate initiative
• Has good problem-solving skills and can identify and analyze problems, and generate and evaluate solutions
• Is agile and can quickly adapt to new information and changing conditions
• Should be self-aware and emotionally intelligent
• Possess good interpersonal skills, including the ability to treat everyone with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
• Ability to deliver consistent, on-time budget performance
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products and computer-based applications
• Ability to demonstrate leadership traits, including the ability to make decisions with integrity
• Valid Driver's License Required

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position, and the work week for employees is normally considered 40 hours Monday through Friday. Flexibility is required to support time-sensitive issues as they arise. However, greater emphasis is placed on meeting the responsibilities assigned to this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Most of the work is performed outdoors under all weather conditions. The work schedule will involve travel and potential work at different field locations as necessary. Depending on the project, overnight stays may be expected. Administrative work takes place in a non-smoking office or field office environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

An employee must meet the physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Employees must have the ability to:

• Sit (or stand) for prolonged periods of time
• Occasionally lift up to 50 pound
• Occasionally bend, twist, squat, and kneel
• Occasionally walk up and down the stairs
• Demonstrate visual acuity with or without corrected vision
• Demonstrate hearing acuity with or without corrected hearing
• Must be able to walk outdoor construction sites with uneven terrain and obstacles
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Great Lakes Construction Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment/promotion without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, national origin, disability, political affiliation, military service, GINA (genetic information), or any other protected category or non-merit-based factor, and to treat all employees equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement, including upgrading, promotion, and transfer. Great Lakes will follow its EEO policy in implementing all employment actions, practices, and policies.