On Site Construction/Engineering Inspection

Construction Engineer
Sterling Industrial, LLC

Sterling Industrial LLC., is currently looking for a Construction Engineer.

Perform construction site duties in planning and overseeing construction and maintenance projects, supporting site supervision, and project management. Can be assigned to a single project or multiple projects depending on project size and personal capabilities. Larger projects may have 1 or more full‑time construction engineers on‑site while the smallest of projects may not have any and these tasks/responsibilities would fall to the project manager.

Work with the estimating and project team in building and maintaining the project schedules from bid time through project completion. This includes understanding contract requirements and site restrictions, coordinating with subcontractors and suppliers, and incorporating procurement and design needs.

Prepare payment applications, schedule updates, and status reports to the client as required.

Manage the flow of technical information between customer and company. Requires coordination with Quality Control and Project Management.

Negotiate, prepare, and manage subcontractor and purchase order contracts and payments, including change requests. As directed by and coordinated with the Project Manager/Site Manager.

Responsibilities may include field engineering, operating planning, cost control, project scheduling, quantity tracking, material procurement, contract administration, estimating, and supervision of field activities.

Conduct job site quality control, safety, and productivity inspections and reviews to ensure conformance to design specifications and safety standards.

Work closely with project management and site supervision to participate in project decisions regarding technical approaches, cost and scheduling, and performance.

Assist craftsmen, foremen, and project supervision with an interpretation of design documents and providing specific expertise for problem‑solving activities.

review and justify claims for additional compensation.

Lead or participate in the conversion of estimates to budgets for new projects and participate in project handoff.

Create and manage project close‑out documentation.

Assume additional responsibilities as directed by operations or project management.

Ability to relocate as needed.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirement

Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.

Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Primavera (AutoCAD is a plus)

The ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide‑ranging climates and environments.

Degree in Construction Management and/or engineering required / 5+ years of relative industry experience will be considered.

Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

Must be able to talk, listen, and speak clearly on the telephone.

May have to walk on uneven surfaces and work in inclement weather conditions when visiting or working on‑site.

Extensive travel will be required for this position.

The position will be onsite project‑based for 90% of the time.

The base of operations will be either southwestern Indiana or southeastern Ohio.

Projects can be anywhere in the midwestern United States.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Type: Full‑Time/Regular

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