Heavy Highway Project Engineer
About The Position
At JD Abrams, we are proud of the many projects we have helped build to shape Texas’ robust highway transportation system. But perhaps what we are proud of the most are the careers we have helped shape over our 55+ year history in the industry. JD Abrams is 100% employee-owned, which means that every employee-owner has a vested interest in the success of the company. We are committed to quality of life, partnerships, and meaningful employee ownership. Join us in being part of this dynamic team! General Description of Position: The Heavy Highway Project Engineer will perform a wide range of engineering, administrative, and project support functions. This role works closely with field operations and project management teams to assist with documentation, coordination, project closeouts, and cost tracking activities. This position is designed to provide broad exposure across engineering, project controls, and construction operations.
Requirements
- Degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, Engineering, or Business degree from an accredited college or university or possess related field experience.
Nice To Haves
- Must have a valid Driver’s License
- proficient with Microsoft Office products
- have strong communication skills
- excellent time management, and organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Perform material usage measurements and calculations
- Interprete drawings and specifications for crews
- Preparation and execution of work plans
- Compiling and confirming daily labor timekeeping
- Provide solutions related to construction operations
- Owner-representative communication and coordination
- Track quantities and prepare reports
- Review and approval of payables
- Administrative duties as assigned
- Equipment data analysis
- Equipment scheduling needs & forecasting
- Identify equipment-related risks and opportunities
- Prepare pre-bid schedules
- Prepare baseline schedules
- Manage progress updates
- Interpretation of drawings and specifications
- Scheduling updates, look ahead scheduling, and subcontractor scheduling
- Change management and project controls functions
- Prepare time impact schedules
- Conduct internal basic scheduling training.
- Estimating document control
- Material and quantity takeoffs according to bid documents
- Identification of project risks and opportunities
Benefits
- Weekly paycheck
- PTO
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- TelaDo
- ESOP
- 401K
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
