Office Engineer/Construction Engineer

Company Summary

For over 60 years, Schellinger Construction has been building highways and roads across Montana. We work primarily in Northwest Montana and provide a full range of services, including earthwork, trucking, gravel crushing, concrete supply, aggregate surfacing, culvert/pipe installation, asphalt paving, and retail aggregate supply (gravel, asphalt). As a family business, we invest in our employees over the long term, providing a bonus program and a complete benefits package, including vacation, pension plan, and health insurance.

Job Summary

This full-time position is located at our office in Columbia Falls, Montana. The primary responsibility is to work closely with project owners, particularly the Montana Department of Transportation, subcontractors, and our employees, to ensure contract requirements, construction schedules, and operational expectations are being met. Other responsibilities include environmental permitting/compliance, developing work scheduling, contract review/approval, quality control, submittal review/compliance, progress payments, and project finalization. Attention to detail and organizational skills are essential to being successful in this role.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the Construction Engineer include, but are not limited to:

·         Directly responsible for the following aspects of project administration:

o   Environmental permitting and compliance (SWPPP & Temporary Facilities experience preferred)

o   Support Project team with Primavera (P6) schedules and monthly updates (P6 Primavera software experience required).

o   Submit and maintain RFIs (Requests for Information), submittals log, change orders log, and daily reports.

o   Submittal review/compliance

o   Assist with document control for design drawings, specifications, and revisions.

o   Support project team with correspondence, letters to owners and other project stakeholders (e.g., subcontractors, agencies)

o   Serve as the liaison between Owners, all stakeholders, superintendents, and office teams.

o   Attend weekly project meetings as needed, complete meeting minutes, and ensure accurate schedule updates.

o   Complete and track survey requests for field crews, and subcontractors

o   Progress payment review and approval

o   Project finalization

o   Track material certifications for compliance and materials in storage

o   Track quality control inspections and assist with non-conformance reports (NCRs).

o   Document and review environmental controls and permit requirements.

o   Assist tracking of quantities and materials for royalties.

·        Design review and regulatory compliance:

o   Serve as a resource for project specification queries and issues

o   Review design documents and construction processes to identify and resolve project constructability issues

·        Relationship management:

o   Build strong and trusting relationships with project stakeholders, in particular the Montana Department of Transportation, other project owners, subcontractors, and suppliers

Other Requirements:

•         5 years of construction engineering experience preferred

•         Able to understand plans, specifications, and contracts

•         Previous experience with heavy highway contract administration and management is not required but is highly preferred

•         Experience using Microsoft Office's suite of products (Word, Excel, Outlook) is preferred

•         Promote, execute, and adhere to the company's policies and procedures as outlined in the employee handbook

•         Promote a team approach and maintain an open and respectful approach to communication with all employees

•         Wear appropriate protective equipment: steel-toed boots, hard hats, ear and eye protection when visiting job sites

•         A valid driver's license and a good MVR is required

•         Must comply with the company's drug and alcohol testing requirements

•         Limited travel to our project sites across Western Montana

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Compensation offered with this role will be based on work experience and capability.

Schellinger Construction Company is a drug-free and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.