Project Engineer I

Project Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to assist, support, and collaborate on the management and execution of a project in a safe and profitable manner. The candidate will work with their assigned project manager to help achieve their respective project management objectives.

Essential Functions

• Develop and implement project execution strategies
• Maintain and communicate various project performance metrics and analytics
• Provide leadership and support to functional area managers
• Support forecasting and reporting
• Act as a liaison between the superintendent and the subcontractors in coordinating the delivery date of materials by analyzing the schedule and the required installation dates.
• Construction engineering
• Work with subcontractors and vendors
• Foster and maintain favorable relationships with project stakeholders
• Market and promote the Superior Construction brand

Other

• Assist with the leadership and development of team members
• Foster and maintain a safe work environment
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• All other duties as assigned

Competencies

• Ethical Conduct
• Diversity and inclusion
• Results driven
• Teamwork orientation
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Work Environment

Additionally, a pressurized environment is the norm. Employee will be working on heavy civil and highway construction sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to navigate rugged terrain, climb substantial heights, and work over and on water. The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multilimbed coordination. The employee must have excellent stamina.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time exempt position. This position sometimes requires long hours, holidays and weekend work.

Travel

The role will require up to 20% of travel.

Required Education and Experience

• BS Construction, Engineering, or other relevant fields of study
• Entry level to four years of industry tenure
• Field based project execution experience
• Field based leadership roles
• Knowledge of route surveying and scheduling
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Safety Trained Supervisor Construction Certification

Preferred Education and Experience

• Viewpoint experience a plus

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid and appropriate state driver's license prior to employment.

Our Mission and Vision

We are an American family-owned and operated heavy civil contractor dedicated to providing innovative solutions to help meet the nation's growing infrastructure needs. To be America's preferred heavy civil contractor, expanding our markets and services while staying true to our family-oriented culture and fostering an environment where our employees can prosper. Our Core Values:

• Family
• Safety
• Integrity
• Innovation
• Commitment
• Empowerment

Equal Opportunity Employer

Superior Construction provides equal opportunity employment to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.