What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer position at Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc.?
Project Engineer Job Description
Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc. is searching for a Project Engineer with experience working on-site in heavy civil construction for our operations in the Chattanooga, TN area. The Project Engineer provides supervision of highway and heavy civil construction projects. The Project Engineer promotes an environment in which safety, environmental, and health concerns are top priorities and ensures all work is completed on time and complies with project plans.
Since 1961, Wright Brothers has been an ever-evolving Christian-owned business steeped in the traditional core values of integrity, urgency, selflessness, and hard work. This strong work ethic and emphasis on family values have shaped us into the General Contractor we are today. As such, we hold ourselves accountable for implementing these principles and leading by example. Wright Brothers is recognized as one of the largest civil contractors in the Southeastern United States. We are an ambitious group, always looking for new adventures.
PROJECT ENGINEER RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Monitor compliance with Company Safety and Policy programs.
- Assist/participate in daily Safety and Toolbox meetings.
- Assist in developing training methods and implementing new project initiatives.
- Assist with the training of crew members.
- Conduct and document daily inspections: traffic, trench, environmental, etc., as required.
- Take the lead on supplying any owner-required safety or environmental reporting.
- Monitor compliance with any owner safety programs.
- Maintain and update a job site bulletin board.
- Be prepared to support the project manager.
- Take project information from the project manager and study directives carefully.
- Prepare, plan, and implement project plans according to the instructions provided.
- Maintain the latest revisions of project plans, specifications, and communications.
- Serve as support for project operational activities.
- Act as a communication link between departments.
- Facilitate and coordinate project activities between departments and individuals.
- Foster positive relationships between team members.
- Ensure that all departments are informed of their specific project duties.
- Provide all project members with deadline information and ensure that projects are completed within allocated deadlines.
- Provide tracking for utility locates, blasting plan compliance, trench logs, etc.
- Disperse weekly payroll.
- Maintain open communication with owners, owner representatives, and owner contractors.
- Track the progress, quantity, and quality of work that is being performed on each project task and prepare status reports.
- Provide internal reporting of daily activities.
- Assist in developing project metrics and reporting processes.
- Coordinate meeting agendas and prepare materials for project meetings.
- Prepare and submit project submittals and RFI’s.
- Prepare documentation for required permits.
- Review and code project invoices.
- Maintain a purchase order book for the project.
- Review all subcontractor invoices.
- Track inventory of materials on-site and in transit.
- Determine the disposition of unused materials after construction.
- Provide schedule updates, including tracking of subcontractors.
- Prepare submittals/RFI’s and provide tracking of disposition.
- Reconcile invoice quantities against verified quantities.
PROJECT ENGINEER REQUIREMENTS:
- A 2-year associate degree preferred.
- At least 3-5 years of experience working on highway and heavy civil construction projects preferred.
- Must be fully proficient in Office programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience using HCSS Heavy Job, CAD, and Viewpoint software is a plus.
- Read and write accurately to complete documentation.
- Read, hear, and understand written and verbal instructions.
- Work long shifts with non-standard break times.
- Work at heights of up to 100’ or more.
- Work in enclosed spaces.
- Walk moderate distances to reach the work area (1/2 mile or more).
- Wear a hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, and safety-toed boots.
- The employee may occasionally lift and move items over 50 pounds.
- Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
- Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical.
- Perform other job-specific duties as requested by the supervisor.
BENEFITS:
Wright Brothers is a Certified Great Place to Work, and we’re proud of the positive work environment we provide for our employees. This includes the mindfulness of our employee’s physical, mental, and spiritual being. We are aware that every person who works at Wright Brothers is an individual who deserves special care and a safe workplace. Because of this, we offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance (Basic and Voluntary Buy-Up)
- 401k with a Discretionary Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- 5 - Paid Holidays
We are proudly An Equal Opportunity Employer • A Drug-Free Workplace • An E-Verify Workplace. We encourage ALL Qualified Individuals to apply!
