Project Engineer, Civil Engineering

Project Engineer Introduction:

We are hiring a Project Engineer with experience in ground-up building construction or heavy civil construction. The PE must have experience working with subcontractors, vendors and craft employees to successfully complete projects on time and within budget. The ability to read and interpret plans, specifications and submittals is required.

Provide support for our construction and estimating teams, including supporting with our submittals, RFI’s, requests for bids, M/WBE utilization plans, and material takeoffs. Assist project managers in planning, coordination and execution of work to be on time and within budget while maintaining a safe workplace and promoting client relationships.

• Support the estimating team by working on material takeoffs and communicating with subcontractors and vendors to receive quotes pre-bid
• Attend pre-bid meetings and deliver municipal bids as required
• Assist with maintaining our bid calendar, reviewing bid documents, and posting M/WBE advertisements
• Support the project management team by utilizing drawings and specifications to determine comprehensive project scopes and assist in buying out the necessary materials and signing up subcontractors
• Document and manage project correspondence including submittals and RFI’s
• Visit jobsites as necessary to perform quantity takeoffs, deliver misc. materials, or discuss potential roadblocks with subcontractors
• Update CPM schedules with the project manager weekly, forecasting the required subcontracted work force, as well as Gallo labor, heavy equipment, and rentals

• 1-3 years of experience in heavy civil or building construction OR a college degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, business, or related field with construction internship experience
• Ability to travel within a 1 hour radius of Watervliet, NY
• Looking to grow within our organization and progress to Project Manager and/or Estimator after training and mentorship
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements and ability to complete an in-house jobsite safety audit
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project/Excel/Outlook, and other basic computer software

• Desire to gain exposure to a wide variety of construction projects including new ground-up building, building renovation, cast-in-place concrete, deep excavation, historical renovation, structural rehabilitation, water/wastewater treatment, process mechanical piping and equipment, site work, and pump stations.
• Familiar with large projects where multiple subcontractors are on site performing work
• Experience working on hard dollar bid municipal projects with self-performed labor
• Background in construction cost estimating and change order negotiation

• Competitive salary ($70,000 - $90,000 per year)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement plan Professional development opportunities
• Paid family leave