Construction Project Engineer- Soil Cement

Thalle Construction Company•Florida, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Thalle Construction Co., Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer for the Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP) Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) A-2 Reservoir in Palm Beach County, Florida. This significant project involves the construction of a 17.75-mile embankment dam and associated structures. The role offers a valuable opportunity for professional growth and career advancement within the context of a vital Everglades restoration initiative. Thalle Construction, established in 1947, is a heavy civil construction company with a broad project scope including dams, reservoirs, utilities, and more. As part of The Tully Group, a large, family-owned construction firm, Thalle has a long history of heavy civil projects. Safety is a top priority at Thalle.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
2+ years of relevant experience as a Project Engineer, Field Engineer or QC Tech on heavy civil projects.
Demonstrated experience working with soil cement construction and/or soil cement field operations.
Primavera CPM scheduling or similar, and CAD knowledge.
Ability to work with a fast-paced team in an aggressive construction environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Experience working on USACE projects.
Strong capabilities to multitask, work independently under pressure, and within tight deadlines.
Background check and drug testing.

Nice To Haves

Experience supervising operations teams is a plus.
Prior heavy civil site project experience such as water control, levee, concrete, and mass excavation experience are a plus.

Responsibilities

Serve as a key member of the Soil Cement Team, providing engineering and project support for daily soil cement construction operations.
Work primarily on night shift to support soil cement production, placement, and field operations.
Monitor daily soil cement activities to ensure production, quality, and schedule requirements are being met.
Assist with coordinating and documenting soil cement production, placement, materials, equipment, and field activities.
Prepare daily reports and maintain accurate documentation of soil cement operations and production quantities.
Monitor daily work activities and assist with production and schedule tracking.
Review and interpret plans, specifications, and drawings related to soil cement and other heavy civil construction activities.
Coordinate with the Superintendent, QC personnel, field crews, subcontractors, and project management to address soil cement field issues and maintain production.
Create and manage pertinent construction documentation, including submittments, RFIs, change orders, notifications, and correspondence.
Participate in and support daily, weekly, and monthly project meetings.
Maintain strong written and verbal communication with clients, owners, subcontractors, vendors, and project team members.
Complete equipment usage reports and assign appropriate equipment cost codes.
Ensure proper completion of equipment return and receipt reports.
Obtain, evaluate, submit, and track required submittals to owners/customers.
Prepare monthly pay requests for Project Manager review and approval.
Obtain material quotes from suppliers and prepare purchase orders for approval.
Accurately track, maintain, and report material quantities used and materials on hand.
Prepare, track, and maintain project RFIs and submittals.
Track invoices and receipts for field purchase orders and maintain organized field purchase order files.
Create and file project documentation, including correspondence and reports, in Primavera and Expedition on a daily basis.
Assist in maintaining and updating construction schedules in Primavera P6.
Assist with and manage jobsite document control.
Perform other duties as assigned.