What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer position at Global Earthwork + Underground?
Company Overview: Global Earthwork Underground was formed from the long-standing relationship between Joe Rodriguez and the team at Clarkson Construction Company. Seizing the opportunity to expand on a trusted professional partnership, Global was created to bolster a joint offering of outstanding services from both firms. Global is proud to be a minority-owned business.
Job Summary: The Project Engineer will be the primary point on a variety of highly visible and critical projects for the organization. This position requires a high level of organization to lead team members in the development and production of deliverables that meet Global E&U’s high-quality standards. The Project Engineer role will be seen as a technical thought leader amongst peers while participating in many facets of the construction process, such as general construction management.
Essential Functions / Key Responsibilities:
- Participate in regular meetings with leadership to review progress, discuss concerns, and identify successes.
- Participate in project-specific planning, design, construction, and milestones through completion.
- Lead the project delivery by delegating technical/design tasks and coaching those involved.
- Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets to ensure adherence throughout the project lifecycle.
- Conduct site inspections and monitor progress to ensure compliance with project specifications, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with architects, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication and successful project execution.
- Prepare and review engineering designs, drawings, and technical documentation.
- Lead QA/QC processes for projects and advise on necessary team-wide changes.
- Conduct quality assurance and quality control on reports, plans and specifications, ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulations, and guidelines.
- Implement team specific project delivery processes such as work breakdown structures.
- Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and experience through knowledge transfer to members of the team.
- Proactively communicate complex issues and solutions.
Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of professional liability, quality procedures, and other engineering/technical skills.
- Highly proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong understanding of construction processes, materials, and the latest industry standards.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and negotiation skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Capable of working in a team environment and handling client interactions professionally.
- Valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record.
Physical Requirements and Working Environment:
- Ability to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, walk, stand; Able to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. and lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
- This position requires in-person work.
- Professional, business casual office environment.
Global Earthworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disabled status or any other legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable federal, state, or local law.
