Civil Project Engineer

Position Summary

Assists the Project Manager and Project Superintendent with a variety of project, managerial and administrative functions on construction projects.

Essential Functions

1. Field Support

• Assigned to and works at a specific job site, or multiple sites, to provide field, technical and administrative support to the Project Manager and Project Superintendent.
• Builds relationships with owners, architects, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers; coordinates subcontractors and suppliers.
• Learns to produce and track contracts with subcontractors, suppliers and consultants.
• Learns safety regulations and participates in audits to ensure safety is an everyday topic and supersedes all other factors to prevent accidents and create a safe working environment for everyone.

2. Project Technical Support

• Learns bidding process, including conducting material take-offs and soliciting quotes from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Collects and tracks RFI’s and submittals.
• Assists with building and updating project schedules.
• Maintains and distributes current project plans and specifications; Reviews shop drawings and submittals.
• Prepares and coordinates change orders.

3. Project Administrative Support

• Ensures communication is clear among all parties, including composing and preparing correspondence.
• Collects and processes purchase orders. Assists in the ordering of materials and supplies.
• Assists with permitting issues, as necessary.
• Schedules jobsite meetings and records/maintains minutes for meetings.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of the construction industry from work experience or classes, specifically commercial and industrial general contracting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on customer service. Ability to speak clearly and articulate using proper grammar.
• Ability to maintain a good attendance record.
• Demonstrated competence in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel and Word).
• Skilled working in scheduling (Phoenix) and PDF mark-up (BlueBeam) software.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management or Engineering is preferred
• Up to 3 years of project engineering experience on commercial or industrial projects.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation - $75,000 to $90,000 annual salary.
• Annual Bonus; depends upon individual and company performance.
• Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k plan, Paid Holidays, and additional voluntary benefits.