What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Project Engineer position at Calista Brice LLC?
Brice Incorporated
Temporary
Why choose us?
Our founding company was built more than 50 years ago and has a legacy of welcoming new employees with our commitment to provide the best place to work by inspiring financial security and premier health and wellness programs for you and your family while enjoying an adventurous and dynamic culture.
Our employees’ commitment to protecting the environment is intrinsic and deeply rooted, both individually and collectively at Brice, giving you purpose driven work that is impactful.
What does Brice Incorporated do?
Brice Companies are a family of businesses providing civil construction, marine services, equipment rentals and quarry materials. We complete projects in remote locations throughout Alaska, continually performing exceptional work through the challenging conditions of these regions. Our outstanding reputation is built on a foundation of getting the job done, regardless of the obstacles and doing it right the first time, on deadline and on budget.
What can you expect?
As the Student Project Engineer will support the Project Manager, Superintendent, Foreman, and Project Engineer with various documentation and administrative tasks related to the project. This temporary position is expected to last for approximately four (4) months, with the possibility of extension. The role will primarily be field based, with occasional office work. You will spend 60%-80% of your time on field operations, with the remainder dedicated to office-based responsibilities.
How will you do it?
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Please visit our careers page at www.calistabrice.com and select Brice Incorporated under the company tab.
You have questions, or need assistance with applicant accommodation, how do you reach a recruiter from Brice Incorporated? Simply reach out to recruitment@calistabrice.com
As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Join us and let’s get started!
For the full job description including physical and environmental demands please reach out to recruitment@calistabrice.com
PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).
EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.
Temporary
Why choose us?
Our founding company was built more than 50 years ago and has a legacy of welcoming new employees with our commitment to provide the best place to work by inspiring financial security and premier health and wellness programs for you and your family while enjoying an adventurous and dynamic culture.
Our employees’ commitment to protecting the environment is intrinsic and deeply rooted, both individually and collectively at Brice, giving you purpose driven work that is impactful.
What does Brice Incorporated do?
Brice Companies are a family of businesses providing civil construction, marine services, equipment rentals and quarry materials. We complete projects in remote locations throughout Alaska, continually performing exceptional work through the challenging conditions of these regions. Our outstanding reputation is built on a foundation of getting the job done, regardless of the obstacles and doing it right the first time, on deadline and on budget.
What can you expect?
As the Student Project Engineer will support the Project Manager, Superintendent, Foreman, and Project Engineer with various documentation and administrative tasks related to the project. This temporary position is expected to last for approximately four (4) months, with the possibility of extension. The role will primarily be field based, with occasional office work. You will spend 60%-80% of your time on field operations, with the remainder dedicated to office-based responsibilities.
How will you do it?
- Collect and review timecards and equipment usage reports.
- Assist the Superintendent with the preparation of daily project reports.
- Enter time and equipment data into Heavy Job software daily; track quantities and communicate costs and amounts to the Superintendent.
- Review and calculate quantities upon receipt of pay estimates.
- Coordinate and collaborate with the grade checker for quantity calculations.
- Communicate with grade checkers to ensure accurate quantity measurements.
- Oversee and implement the site Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
- Maintain an organized and efficient field office.
- Keep detailed records, including job diaries, photos, and video logs.
- Draft correspondence related to project routes as needed.
- Document changes in work and conditions, reporting them to the Superintendent, Project Manager, and Corporate Office.
- Assist with the project health, safety, and environmental compliance.
- Support the Superintendent and Project Engineer in updating and maintaining the project schedule.
- Travel to remote work locations for extended periods (up to 80% of the time).
- Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Basic knowledge of the construction industry and willingness to learn heavy civil construction trade.
- Ability to identify and resolve problems promptly.
- Ability to gather and analyze information skillfully and develop alternative solutions.
- Ability to work well in group problem solving situations.
- Ability to focus on solving conflict and maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to communicate utilizing both verbal and written methods.
- Ability to set and achieve challenging goals; demonstrate persistence and overcome obstacles.
- Ability to prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently.
- Ability to approach others tactfully; react well under pressure.
- Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and thoroughness; ability to look for ways to improve and promote quality; ability to apply feedback to improve performance; ability to monitor own work to ensure quality.
- Ability to observe safety and security procedures, determine appropriate action beyond guidelines, report potentially unsafe conditions, and use equipment and materials properly.
- Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands, change approaches or methods to fit the situation best, and deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
- Ability to follow instructions and respond to management direction.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe and efficient manner.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
- Type 45 words per minute and should have adequate knowledge of database software, spreadsheet software, and word processing software.
- Good working knowledge of various personal computer business software applications presently used by the Company and ability to learn new applications.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Completion of 2- or 3-years of postsecondary education in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Surveying, Environmental Engineering, or related course studies required.
- Valid current state Driver’s License and must be qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of Brice Inc’s Driving Policy.
- Ability to pass a drug, driving record and background screening.
- Experience in the construction industry is preferred; heavy civil construction is strongly preferred.
- Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL) Certification preferred.
- Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with many plans to choose from with ridiculously low employee premiums. *Eligible if expected to work 130 hours per month or more for at least 90 days
- Dental and Vision Insurance. *Eligible first of month after completing 60 days of employment with an average hours of 30 or more/week
- FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
- 401(K) match at $0.50 on the dollar up to 6% of your contribution once you have worked 6 months or worked 1000 hours of service whichever occurs first.
- Benefits may vary based on status of position and subject to associated plan eligibility provisions, or company handbook. For questions, please email the Human Resources Department at recruitment@calistabrice.com
Please visit our careers page at www.calistabrice.com and select Brice Incorporated under the company tab.
You have questions, or need assistance with applicant accommodation, how do you reach a recruiter from Brice Incorporated? Simply reach out to recruitment@calistabrice.com
As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Join us and let’s get started!
For the full job description including physical and environmental demands please reach out to recruitment@calistabrice.com
PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).
EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.
