Engineer II - Facilities

Granite Construction • Chicago, IL

4d • $79,972 - $119,958

About The Position

The Engineer II - Facilities position provides technical engineering and cost information to ensure construction work complies with engineering standards. The role supports project controls, drawing interpretation, construction coordination, documentation, materials management, estimating, and quality construction. It may also involve supervising, directing, and mentoring project staff and representing the company, project, or department in client and project management meetings.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of construction estimating support, engineering, field support, or similar experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office products, scheduling software, and Bluebeam Take-off software.
• Working knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings and specifications, building materials, and standards applicable to the discipline.
• Ability to assume responsibility and communicate and interface effectively with others.
• Ability to comply with and support corporate safety initiatives.
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Ability and willingness to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct daily.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred; equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience are also accepted.

Responsibilities

• Assist with job controls to ensure compliance with contract, budget, schedule, forecasting, and job costing.
• Interpret designs and drawings for craft workers installing materials to ensure specifications are followed.
• Coordinate with on-site departments to resolve problems and support quality construction and the overall project schedule.
• Research and recommend resolutions to drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interference, and errors, verifying completed work complies with applicable codes, drawings, and specifications.
• Prepare and distribute documentation such as status reports, punch lists, sketches of completed work, and material requirement calculations.
• Provide technical support and direction on project material controls, including delivery dates, construction schedules, and design requirements, to minimize additional costs.
• Prepare drawings and sketches supporting construction work, change orders, and estimates.
• Provide building control lines and elevations for accurate measurement and correct installation of materials.
• Develop job data, including quantity take-offs, material price lists, labor costs per man-hour, and equipment information, to support accurate estimates and bids.
• Research historical data and productivity analysis reports and compile summary reports to develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates.
• May supervise, direct, and mentor project staff to support individual development and ensure project standards are met.
• Assist in representing the company, project, or department during client and project management meetings.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Sick leave
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending plans
• Special programs for musculoskeletal health and mental wellness
• Two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross for eligible salaried employees
• For eligible salaried employees and dependents, Granite pays 100% of the premium for its most popular medical plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA) option
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation deferred by salaried employees; immediate vesting

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level