Engineer II - Facilities

Granite Construction•Chicago, IL

About The Position

This position provides technical engineering and cost information to ensure construction work complies with engineering standards. The Engineer II supports job controls, drawing interpretation, construction quality, material controls, estimates, project documentation, and communication among on-site departments and project stakeholders. The role may also supervise, direct, and mentor project staff.

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 applicable discipline standards.
Ability to assume responsibility and communicate and work effectively with others.
Ability to comply with and support corporate safety initiatives.
Team-player approach.
Ability and willingness to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct.
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work subject to outside working conditions and around large construction equipment while maintaining safety awareness.

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 to ensure specifications are followed.
Coordinate with on-site departments to resolve problems, ensure quality construction, and support the project schedule.
Research and recommend resolutions to drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interference, and errors; verify 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 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.
Provide building control lines and elevations for accurate measurement and installation of materials.
Develop job data, including quantity take-offs, material price lists, labor costs per man-hour, and equipment information, to support estimates and bids.
Research historical data and productivity analysis reports and compile summary reports to develop guidelines for future estimates.
May supervise, direct, and mentor project staff.
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
Programs for musculoskeletal health and mental wellness
Two PPO medical plan options through Anthem BlueCross for salaried employees; Granite pays 100% of the premium for its most popular plan for eligible employees and dependents
Health Savings Account option
Flexible Spending Account option
401(k) plan with a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation deferred by salaried employees; immediate vesting