Project Engineer

Project EngineerPrincipals Only - NO RecruitersA Project Engineer is typically a career that requires either a Construction or Engineering degree, as well as 5-10 years of industry related experience. This position has advanced responsibilities for assisting with the development, management and/or execution of construction/asphalt work; as well as additional responsibilities for leadership of Field and/or Construction Engineers.Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssists Project Manager in formulating and updating project schedule.Responsible for building a CPM schedule.Initiates purchase orders, subcontract agreements and change orders for review by Project Manager.Tracks weekly production quantities for accurate weekly/monthly cost reports.Produces and verifies monthly pay requests with owner.Processes all shop drawings, submittals, and coordinates material deliveries with Project Superintendent.Responsible for and verifies all monthly accruals, revenue and costs.Schedules the Quality Control Team.Communicates and Coordinates with assigned subcontractors.Responsible for maintenance of the project schedule including materials, equipment, and subcontractors.Schedules and arranges for equipment moves on and off the job.Defines/optimizes the means and methods for the project (with the Project Manager).Ensures that the administrative and accounting information from the field areParticipates at the final acceptance of the project (with the Project Manager).Responsible for maintenance of safe working environment.Oversees onsite Construction and Field Engineers.Knowledge, Skills and AttributesMust have good operational foundation and be able to direct field operations.Strong written and oral communications skills.Must possess sound business and operational judgement, knows good solutions from bad solutions.Proficient PC skills including a proficiency in various software used such as Excel, Primavera, and SAP. Familiarity with construction industry practices is required.Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with project manager and on-site employees.Strong oral/written communication and organizational skills.Ability to manage and supervise engineering on multiple projects.Education and/or ExperienceThis position typically is not an entry-level job, as it requires five (5) or more years of previous experience as a Project Engineer, with an emphasis on roads, highways, and bridges.A college degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management is required.Physical DemandsRegularly required to sit and/or stand during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day.Employee is occasionally required to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb.Ability to lift, on a frequent basis, at least 25 pounds and carry up to 15 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Continuous mental attention required to complete tasks in an efficient manner.Exposure to dust, dirt grease and noise.Work can be performed at heights up to 60 feet, requiring the employee to climb ladders, scaffolds and stair towers, often with narrow steps and passageways.Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground and slopes in varying weather conditions.Must be able to work a flexible schedule, based on project need(s) and demand(s).Work EnvironmentWork is performed both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.Work environment may periodically expose individual to various levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a plant; either engineering controls and/or personal protective equipment is required, to ensure exposure limit does not exceed OSHA specifications.Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.Work may involve exposure to a variety of substances commonly found on asphalt and plant sites such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline and diesel fuel; however, no levels above OSHA Permissible exposure limit.Company BenefitsCompany Paid Basic Life InsuranceCompany Paid Long Term Disability PolicyCompany Paid Vacation & Holiday PayCompany Paid Parental LeaveCompany Paid Maternity LeaveCompany Paid Employee/Family Assistance Program (EAP)Voluntary Medical & Vision InsuranceVoluntary Dental InsuranceVoluntary Short Term DisabilityVoluntary Supplemental Term LifeVoluntary Accident, Legal, Hospital, Critical Illness Policies401(k) Plan w/Employer MatchAnnual Company Stock Purchase OpportunitiesDiscount Partnerships: Verizon, Ford, PerkspotHealth and Wellness Benefits, including Monthly Gym/Fitness IncentivesWe promote a Drug-Free Workplace.EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability are encouraged to apply.