Senior Project Engineer (Heavy Civil Construction)

Granite Construction • Indio, CA

2d • $96,541 - $144,813

About The Position

The Senior Project Engineer plans, develops, coordinates, and manages onsite construction engineering activities for heavy civil construction projects of varying sizes to ensure quality and cost effectiveness. The role manages job controls, scheduling, engineering assignments, project procedures, reporting, and technical support while ensuring compliance with contract, budget, schedule, and company requirements. It also represents the company in client and project management meetings and supervises, directs, and mentors project staff.

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; AGTEK Take-off; and Primavera Scheduling software.
• Advanced knowledge of construction engineering technology, codes, and standards, with an in-depth understanding of the interdependence and relationships between functional units.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to manage a team of varied disciplines.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.
• Ability and willingness to work subject to outside conditions and around large construction equipment while maintaining safety awareness.
• Team-player attitude.

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 to ensure compliance with the 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 to ensure compliance with company, contract, and schedule requirements.
• Provide technical support in construction planning, quality control, design interpretation, construction methods, design-conflict resolution and documentation, 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 at 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 and support corporate safety initiatives.
• Abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct and hold a valid driver’s license with the ability to drive.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Sick leave
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending plans
• Programs for musculoskeletal health and mental wellness
• Two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross for salaried employees
• For eligible salaried employees and dependents, Granite pays 100% of the premium for its most popular medical plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• 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: Senior