Project Engineer

Glenn O. Hawbaker•DuBois, PA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Assist the Project Managers and Superintendent with the management and administrative requirements for heavy and highway construction and site development projects. This salaried, exempt position will work with direct and indirect supervision.

Requirements

Basic computer skills.
Microsoft Office software.
Correspondence and document preparation, change orders, progress payments, etc.
Methods of organizing, directing, and managing contract administration.
Civil engineering and construction principles.
Project scheduling.
Cost estimating.
PennDOT ECMS.
Learn and follow GOH company policies and procedures.
Work as a team player.
Work independently and make sound judgments without direct supervision.
Communicate effectively.
Read and interpret plans and specifications.
Use a computer and related office equipment.
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Minimum of five years of administrative experience in the heavy/highway construction industry.
Ability to occasionally work in field environment with exposure to dust, noise, inclement weather conditions and extreme temperatures.
Ability to walk and work on uneven terrain.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
Ability to use standard office equipment to include computers, copiers, faxes, etc.
Ability to frequently use hands for typing, filing and performing other administrative duties.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

Prepare reports, business correspondence, and documents.
Review, distribute, and discuss incoming correspondence with appropriate parties.
Prepare outgoing correspondence for signature and distribution.
Review shop drawings and submittments with Project Managers, material suppliers, and subcontractors; submit to owners for approval.
Process change orders, work authorizations, force accounts, extra/additional work price justifications, progress payments, etc.
Understand ECMS and processes for submittals for PennDOT projects.
Schedule entry into primavera scheduling software.
Provide support for Project Managers and Superintendent to ensure proper procedures and processes are followed.
Exercise proper care and maintenance of company equipment.
Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.