Construction Engineer

Traylor Bros., Inc.•Point Pleasant, WV

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Sterling Industrial LLC. is seeking a Construction Engineer based in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. The role involves heavy travel and/or relocation to out-of-state project sites, with extensive travel and onsite project work expected. The position is project-based and onsite 90% of the time. The base of operations will be in southwestern Indiana or southeastern Ohio, and projects may be located anywhere in the Midwestern United States. The Construction Engineer performs construction-site duties supporting the planning and oversight of construction and maintenance projects, site supervision, and project management. Assignment to one or multiple projects depends on project size and individual capabilities. Responsibilities can include field engineering, operations planning, cost control, scheduling, quantity tracking, procurement, contract administration, estimating, and supervision of field activities. The engineer works closely with project management, site supervision, craftsmen, foremen, customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and quality-control personnel. The role requires the ability to access all points of a construction site in varied climates and environments. Physical requirements include lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, walking on uneven surfaces, and potentially working in inclement weather while visiting or working onsite. Regular, punctual attendance and clear communication by telephone are also required.

Requirements

Degree in Construction Management and/or engineering is required; five or more years of relevant industry experience will be considered.
Problem-solving skills.
Decision-making skills.
Effective listening skills.
Negotiation skills.
Attention to detail.
Experience with Primavera P6.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Primavera.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in varied climates and environments.
Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA, and applicable federal, state, and local standards, including meeting productivity standards.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance.
Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds.
Ability to talk, listen, and speak clearly on the telephone.
Ability to walk on uneven surfaces and work in inclement weather when visiting or working onsite.
Willingness and ability to travel extensively and relocate as needed.

Nice To Haves

AutoCAD experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage job-cost reporting, track quantities, and prepare reports on project status, costs versus budget, cost forecasts, and schedule updates.
Build and maintain project schedules with estimating and project teams from bid through project completion, accounting for contract requirements, site restrictions, subcontractors, suppliers, procurement, and design needs.
Prepare payment applications, schedule updates, and client status reports as required.
Manage technical information flow between the customer and company, including submittals, requests for information, correspondence, and daily reports, coordinating with Quality Control and Project Management.
Negotiate, prepare, and manage subcontractor and purchase-order contracts and payments, including change requests, requests for proposals, estimates, and quote analysis, as directed and coordinated with the Project Manager or Site Manager.
Perform or support field engineering, operations planning, cost control, project scheduling, quantity tracking, material procurement, contract administration, estimating, and supervision of field activities.
Investigate problems and reported incidents and identify and recommend appropriate solutions or alternatives.
Conduct job-site quality-control, safety, and productivity inspections and reviews to verify conformance with design specifications and safety standards.
Work with project management and site supervision on technical approaches, cost, scheduling, and performance decisions.
Assist craftsmen, foremen, and project supervision in interpreting design documents and solving problems.
Review, understand, and interpret plans and specifications; manage and communicate revisions.
Interpret contracts and identify and manage changes and associated pricing and schedule impacts.
Assist with negotiating change orders and back charges and review and justify claims for additional compensation.
Lead or participate in converting estimates to budgets for new projects and participate in project handoffs.
Create and manage project close-out documentation.
Take on additional responsibilities as directed by operations or project management.
Relocate as needed.