Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Conti Civil is a fourth generation, privately owned construction leader specializing in infrastructure projects. Built on a 120 year foundation of honesty and integrity, our company has grown and evolved with each generation to where we are today: a highly respected civil contractor for clients nationwide. We are known for our platform of outstanding project execution. Our track record of delivering high impact construction projects to our clients and our extraordinary commitment to our core values, employees, and communities where we work has been the foundation of our success and longevity. We strive to be the company of choice for our employees, clients, and stakeholders and have earned dozens of awards for project excellence, safety performance and as a best place to work. To learn more about Conti Civil visit our website

The Project Engineer works with the Project Team and our Field Management to construct a safe and quality project, while beating the estimate budgets, improving the total Operating Profit margin over the original bid, and building a strong customer relationship. This position is responsible for subcontractor management, submittals, buyouts, great client relations and provides administrative oversight to the project team.

Responsibilities

• Develops various construction means and methods with the Superintendent and/or Project Manager to optimize safety, cost, equipment utilization, schedule efficiency, and communication with the client.
• Manages/reviews all foremen's reports daily to ensure all information is properly recorded before any income, cost, or inventory entry.
• Monitors material yields and modifies operations to minimize waste.
• Leads the buyout process, writes the requisition, and communicates all required information to the Project Team.
• Assists the preparation of the 12 month cash flow schedule
• Reviews and understands the extra work billing format. Updates all budgets to incorporate owner change orders.
• Oversees subcontractors and holds the subcontractors accountable to their agreement. Attends the subcontractor coordination meetings to provide updates to schedules, drawings, and specifications.
• Produces and manages project submittals, shop drawings, and material certifications so all are submitted and approved prior to the start of work.
• Actively participates in the development of the Four Week Look Ahead schedules with the Superintendents using basic logic to incorporate resources, submittals, approvals, lead times, restraints, and milestones.
• Participates in relevant daily huddles to ensure the projects are expeditiously and profitably constructed
• Establishes excellent working and professional relationships with the clients and their representatives and/or field inspectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management or related field with 5+ years of relevant heavy civil construction experience or equivalent.
• Roadway and/or site work experience is required
• Excellent teamwork, communication and people skills a must.
• Has a solid time management system and demonstrates excellent organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, HCSS and ERP systems.
• Working knowledge of estimating, engineering, cost tracking systems and site surveying a plus

• Competitive Wages
• Benefit package
• Growth Opportunities

Conti is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment must take a pre-employment drug test and receive a negative result as a condition

Important Notice to Recruitment Agencies and Candidates

Conti has a strict policy regarding unsolicited resumes. We will only consider resumes submitted directly by candidates. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Conti, including those sent to Conti's mailing addresses, email addresses, or directly to Conti employees, will be treated as the property of Conti. We will not be liable for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.

For recruitment agencies: Please note that Conti will only engage with agencies that have received prior written authorization from our Director of Human Resources. Agencies must secure this approval before submitting resumes, and only in connection with a specific job opening that is covered by a fully executed service agreement.

Conti will not compensate any agency that submits resumes without a formal agreement in place. All agency agreements must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Human Resources. No other employee is authorized to enter into any agreement on behalf of Conti regarding candidate placements.