Project Engineer - Heavy Civil Construction

Granite Construction • Irving, TX

7d

About The Position

The Project Engineer is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, and managing onsite construction engineering activities for projects of varying sizes to ensure quality and cost effectiveness. The role manages project controls, schedules, engineering assignments, and reporting, and provides technical support for construction planning, quality control, design interpretation, construction methods, design conflict resolution, and constructability reviews. The position also develops project engineering procedures, represents the company in client and project management meetings, and supervises, directs, and mentors project staff. Work may involve outside conditions and proximity to large construction equipment.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of construction estimating support, engineering, field support, or similar experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency with AGTEK Take-off and Primavera Scheduling software.
• Advanced knowledge of construction engineering technology, codes, and standards.
• In-depth understanding of the interdependence and relationships between functional units.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a team of varied disciplines.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience are also considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage job controls to ensure compliance with the contract, budget, schedule, forecasting, and job costing.
• Develop and maintain the project schedule to ensure work is completed on time and under budget.
• Manage project engineering assignments to ensure work is completed on time and under budget.
• Manage project engineering activities to ensure compliance with company, contract, and schedule requirements.
• Provide technical support in construction planning, quality control, design interpretation, application of construction methods, resolution and documentation of design conflicts, and constructability reviews.
• Develop, implement, and administer project engineering procedures and other work-controlling documents to clarify roles.
• Represent the company, project, and/or department during client and project management meetings.
• Develop and maintain job reporting and logs to ensure project compliance.
• Supervise, direct, and mentor project staff to support individual development and ensure project standards are met.
• Comply with, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives.
• Abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct and contribute as a team player.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Sick leave
• Medical insurance, including a choice of two PPO plans through Anthem BlueCross for salaried employees
• Granite pays 100% of the premium for its most popular medical plan for eligible employees and dependents
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending plans
• Health Savings Account option
• Flexible Spending Account option
• Programs for musculoskeletal health and mental wellness
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation deferred by salaried employees, with immediate vesting

What This Job Offers

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