Job Description

Industrial Construction Field Engineer

Our client has built a legacy of success in the construction industry. They work throughout the Southeast on heavy construction infrastructure projects ranging from bridges, dams, water and waste water treatment facilities, power plants and other energy facilities. They are a general contractor who self performs civil, electrical and mechanical trades on both traditional and more complex alternative delivery projects.

Primary function of a Project Engineer:

Assist Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, and other personnel in managing, scheduling, and purchasing for various types of construction projects.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Understand, support, and adhere to safety requirements; observe and correct violations as they arise on project sites.
• Plan work and purchase materials with safety in mind.
• Assist Project Manager with daily project duties.
• Expedite material procurement, approval, and delivery as necessary to promote accurate and efficient project construction.
• Prepare and track all necessary submittals.
• Obtain required material certifications.
• Assist Project Manager with material billing preparations.
• Order necessary materials and supplies.
• Maintain project files, current drawings, and production records.
• Assist the preparation and submittal of all documentation and records required for change orders.
• Assist in the analysis of cost for extra work.
• Assist Project Manager in overall coordination of project including subcontractors. Approve receiving invoices.
• Optimize cash flow.
• Build and maintain positive subcontractor relationships.
• Identify, pursue and recover fair compensation for all changes in scope.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:

• 4 year engineering degree or construction management degree
• General knowledge of computer software such as Auto CAD, MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows, Primavera Project Planner, COINS, etc.
• Experience with project planning, scheduling, and estimating.
• Ability to prepare subcontractor scopes of work.
• Familiarity with pricing, purchasing, and preparation of purchase orders for materials and equipment.
• Ability to read and understand drawings.

Benefits:

• Health Plans, including Medical, Dental and Vision
• Healthcare Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Program with Incentives
• 401k Savings and Profit Sharing Plan with Matching Contributions
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Voluntary and Dependent Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Company Paid Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Career-Based Training
• Educational Assistance

Benefits may vary based on position and length of employment.

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