Project Engineer (Heavy Civil Construction)

Granite Construction•Tucson, AZ

3d•$72,355 - $108,534

About The Position

The Project Engineer plans, develops, coordinates, and manages onsite construction engineering activities for heavy civil construction projects of varying sizes, with a focus on quality and cost effectiveness. The role manages project controls, schedules, engineering assignments, and reporting to support compliance with contract, budget, schedule, and company requirements. It provides technical support for construction planning, quality control, design interpretation, construction methods, design-conflict resolution, and constructability reviews. The Project Engineer also develops project procedures and work-control documents, represents the company in client and project management meetings, and supervises, directs, and mentors project staff. The position is subject to outside working conditions and may involve working around large construction equipment. The employee must comply with corporate safety initiatives and Granite’s Code of Conduct, and must have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive.

Requirements

At least 4 years of construction estimating support, engineering, field support, or similar experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, AGTEK Take-off, and Primavera Scheduling software.
Advanced knowledge of construction engineering technology, codes, and standards, and an in-depth understanding of the interdependence and relationship between functional units.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to manage a team of varied disciplines.
Team-player approach.
Ability and willingness to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct daily.
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive.
Regularly talk and hear; frequently stand, walk, sit, and use hands to operate a computer keyboard; occasionally reach with hands and arms and lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Close vision and ability to adjust focus; must be safety conscious when working around large construction equipment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Manage job controls for compliance with contract, budget, schedule, forecasting, and job costing.
Develop and maintain the project schedule to help ensure work is completed on time and under budget.
Manage project engineering assignments to help ensure work is completed on time and under budget.
Manage project engineering activities for compliance with company, contract, and schedule requirements.
Provide technical support in construction planning, quality control, interpretation of design, 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 support 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.

Benefits

Paid holidays
Sick leave
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible spending plans
Special programs for musculoskeletal health and mental wellness
Two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross for salaried employees; Granite pays 100% of the premium for the most popular plan for eligible employees and dependents
Option to contribute to a Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account
401(k) plan with a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation deferred by salaried employees; immediate vesting