Project Engineer - Construction (Nationwide Travel)

Layton Construction Company • Baton Rouge, LA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineer assists Project Managers in ensuring that work installed on assigned projects meets plan and specification requirements. This is an on-site role requiring relocation to project locations nationwide; the posted location may not reflect the assigned project site.

The role involves reviewing plans, shop drawings, submittals, and field procedures; coordinating project information and meetings; supporting bidding, scheduling, and cost-saving efforts; and monitoring construction work for compliance, quality, and production efficiency. The Project Engineer also works with the superintendent on project scheduling and structural work, and follows company safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Good written and oral communication skills, including clear and effective communication with individuals and groups and clear, well-organized writing with proper grammar.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Ability to understand and apply OSHA and company safety requirements.
• Integrity and adherence to ethical standards, conduct, and organizational policies.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret complex instructions in situations with limited standardization.
• Flexibility to modify plans and behavior as needed to meet goals.
• Cooperative approach and willingness to help coworkers, customers, and others achieve goals and assignments.
• Ability and desire to quickly learn job-related information.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of experience with a commercial general contractor, or comparable internship experience.
• Working knowledge of scheduling programs.

Responsibilities

• Become familiar with assigned project plans and specifications to help ensure compliance.
• Review shop drawings and submittals.
• Review plans for value analysis and constructability and ensure appropriate materials are used; communicate inconsistencies to the architect.
• Recommend labor-saving and other cost-saving construction methods.
• Attend and take notes at project team meetings, including weekly Owner/Architect and subcontractor coordination meetings, and distribute meeting minutes.
• Publish weekly progress reports and follow up on receipt, review, and distribution of information needed for construction.
• Update project schedules as needed.
• Assist with bidding and development of trade contractor scopes of work.
• Work with the superintendent to prepare the project schedule, including shop drawing receipt dates and milestones needed for timely completion.
• Follow up on review and approval of shop drawings, samples, material lists, and related items.
• Maintain logs tracking shop drawings, requests for clarification, change requests, and proposal requests.
• Advise on proper procedures for concrete pours; inspect structural reinforcing; and coordinate slump and compaction testing for specification compliance.
• Review field procedures and final installation of structural elements for compliance.
• Perform work sampling and analyze work methods, techniques, and procedures to advise the superintendent on improving production efficiency.
• Comply with safety policies, practices, and procedures, and report unsafe activities to a supervisor or Safety.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Home and auto insurance
• Family support
• Pre-tax paid parking/public transportation
• Paid time off: two weeks for non-exempt employees and three weeks for exempt employees
• Time Away Benefits
• Eight paid holidays
• Group legal benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Identity theft protection
• Pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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