Project Engineer

The Beaver Companies • Canton, OH

31d

About The Position

This Project Engineer is responsible for assisting the project team in the planning and execution of successful construction projects, with a primary focus on supporting geotechnical-related scopes of work.

Requirements

• Experience or interest in geotechnical earthwork operations is a plus.
• Able to read and comprehend contract documents and construction plans
• Solid general math skills with the ability to complete field calculations
• Proficient in MS Office and construction software
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to deal effectively and tactfully with customers and employees at all levels
• Able to act in a safe manner always
• High level of motivation, a ‘self-starter'
• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field; equivalent field experience will be considered
• 2 years of construction experience with heavy/civil preferred
• Ability and willingness to travel overnight and for extended periods of time as required by project needs.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Develops solid working relationships with all project personnel
• Assists in the preparation of work orders, schedules, drawings, field measurements, subcontracts, and supplier agreements
• Attends pre-construction meetings; assists with the preparation of action items lists and proposed solutions
• Provides support to the Project Manager, Superintendent, and Contract Administrator with preparation of job documents and materials
• Analyzes, processes, and assists with the project layout, construction sequencing, cost analysis, measurement of quantities, and clarification of specifications as necessary
• Ensures that proper document control, quality assurance documentation, and construction project records are kept in accordance with expectations
• Assists in monitoring the project site to ensure that the work is progressing on schedule
• Provides support to field personnel
• Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees