Project Engineer

Granite Construction•Tucson, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing technical engineering and cost information to ensure construction work complies with all engineering standards. The role involves assisting with job controls, interpreting design drawings, researching and recommending resolutions to drawing interpretation problems, and preparing necessary documentation. The Project Engineer will also provide technical support for project material controls, prepare drawings and sketches, develop job essential data for estimates, research historical data for productivity analysis, and maintain working document files.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred, or equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience.
0 - 2 years construction estimating support, engineering, field support, or similar experience.
Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Scheduling and AGTEK Take-off software.
Working knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawing and specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to discipline.
Ability to perform trigonometric calculation either manually or with a calculator.
Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others.
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive.

Nice To Haves

Team player

Responsibilities

Assist with job controls to ensure compliance with contract, budget, schedule, forecasting and job costing.
Interpret design/drawings for craft workers installing material to ensure specifications are followed.
Research and recommend resolutions to drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interference, and errors, to verify that all completed work complies with applicable codes, drawing and specifications.
Prepare and disseminate all required documentation records such as status reports, punch lists describing work items to be done, sketches of work already completed, material requirement calculations, to supervisor to provide accuracy.
Provide technical support and direction regarding project material controls including delivery dates, construction schedules and design requirements to ensure additional costs are minimized.
Prepare drawings and sketches to support construction work, change orders, and estimates to meet changing job requirements.
Provide necessary building control lines and elevations for accurate measurement and correct installation of materials to ensure a quality job.
Develop job essential data including quantity take-offs, material price lists, labor costs per man hour, and equipment to ensure accurate estimates and bids.
Research historical data and productivity analysis reports in order to compile summary reports to develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates.
Maintain files of working documents for back-up to estimating figures to support accuracy of bid submission.
Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
Ability and willingness to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis.

Benefits

Paid holidays
Sick leave
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible spending plans
Special programs for musculoskeletal health
Mental wellness programs
100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents for a PPO medical plan through Anthem BlueCross
Health Savings Account (HSA) option
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option
100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.