Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Walbec produces high-quality construction materials and delivers unparalleled professional design, engineering and construction services at its six companies, including Payne and Dolan, Northeast Asphalt, Zenith Tech, Parisi, Premier Concrete, and Construction Resources Management. Whether building bridges, stabilizing shorelines, rehabilitating structures, or providing site engineering and construction solutions for solar, Walbec is your bridge to expertise in construction and engineering.

With safety and ethics at the core of everything we do, our experienced professionals are hard at work on commercial and industrial sites throughout the Midwest.

The Project Engineer will be responsible for assisting and supporting the Project Managers (PMs) and other key people within the organization with day-to-day tasks such as bidding, scheduling, contracts, billing and collection, etc.

Assists the PMs with all duties, including but not limited to:

• 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
• Specifications
• Beginning knowledge of mix designs, plants, and aggregate sites (manufacturing)
• General business operations (understands details of company operations)

In conjunction with the other Project Engineers and PMs, ensures the daily, weekly, and monthly tasks are addressed in a timely fashion

Spends time with Operations, PMs, Scheduling and some exposure to Manufacturing and Technical Services

Attends project meetings (pre-construction, pre-pave, scheduling, etc.)

Performs other related duties as required and assigned

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

Prior transportation industry and logistics experience

Relevant industry experiences a plus

Excellent client management and business literacy skills

Develop strong trusting relationships to gain support and achieve results

Manage multiple conflicting priorities

Be self-directed and motivated

Takes initiative to identify and anticipate organizational needs and make recommendations for implementation

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

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer, and it is our practice to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. In addition, it is the policy of the Company to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in each locality in which the Company has employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply!