Engineer II
About The Position
This position provides technical engineering and cost information to ensure construction work complies with engineering standards. It supports job controls, drawing interpretation, field coordination, quality construction, material controls, construction documentation, estimates, and bids. The role may also supervise, direct, and mentor project staff and represent the company, project, or department in client and project management meetings. The position requires a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of technical training and related experience. At least two years of construction estimating support, engineering, field support, or similar experience is required. Work may be subject to outside conditions and may involve working around large construction equipment.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of construction estimating support, engineering, field support, or similar experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with scheduling and AGTEK Take-off software.
- Working knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings and specifications, building materials, and applicable standards.
- Ability to perform trigonometric calculations manually or with a calculator.
- Ability to assume responsibility and communicate and interface effectively with others.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to drive.
- Ability and willingness to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct.
- Ability to comply with, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives.
- Team-player attitude.
- The physical ability to talk and hear; frequently stand, walk, sit, and use hands to operate a computer keyboard; occasionally reach with hands and arms and lift or move up to 50 pounds; and meet close-vision and focus-adjustment requirements.
- Safety awareness while working around large construction equipment and in outside working conditions.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience are also accepted.
Responsibilities
- Assist with job controls to support compliance with contract requirements, 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, and verify completed work complies with applicable codes, drawings, and specifications.
- Prepare and distribute documentation, including status reports, punch lists, sketches of completed work, and material requirement calculations.
- Provide technical support and direction for project material controls, including delivery dates, construction schedules, and design requirements, to minimize additional costs.
- Prepare drawings and sketches to support construction work, change orders, and estimates as job requirements change.
- Provide building control lines and elevations for accurate measurement and correct material installation.
- Develop job data such as 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 inform guidelines and precedence for future estimates.
- May supervise, direct, and mentor project staff to support individual development and project standards.
- Assist in representing the company, project, or department during client and project management meetings.
Benefits
- Paid holidays
- Sick leave
- Medical insurance, including PPO plans through Anthem BlueCross for salaried employees
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending plans
- Programs for musculoskeletal health and mental wellness
- Health Savings Account (HSA) option
- 401(k) plan with a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation deferred by salaried employees; immediate vesting
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
