Construction Engineer

Construction Engineer

General Description

The Construction Engineer is an entry level engineering position in the heavy highway/civil and site development fields of construction. The Construction Engineer will report to the Project Engineer on a jobsite.

Key Duties

* Produce labor and equipment cost reports to monitor production costs, drive billing, budgets and costs to complete.

* Produce daily, weekly and monthly quantities to monitor production, drive management reports and reconcile owner quantities using Excel and SAP.

* Assists Field Engineer and Project Engineer in updating project schedule in P6.

* Initiates purchase orders, shop drawings, submittals and material deliveries.

* Prepare the forecasted final cost reports;
Bi-monthly accumulation of costs and quantities for comparison of an as-bid to as-built. Report in SAP format for corporate presentation.

* Submittals - Developing and tracking.

* Drafting - Field sketches, interpreting contract drawings for use in the field.

* Daily Logs - gather and compile daily diaries to include photo log.

* Maintain Excel Tracking Logs - Change Orders, RFI's and Claims.

* Produced meeting minutes during construction meetings.

* Assist in the Preparation of monthly cost and revenue projections, for materials, equipment and labor in Excel.

* Prepare and reconcile owner pay requisitions.

* Prepare vendor and subcontractors pay requisitions.

* Prepare and monitor CPM schedule for project, utilizing P6 Scheduling Software.

* Management of quantities in SAP cost control program.

* Help to ensure that project construction conforms to design specifications and applicable North Carolina/South Carolina codes

* Evaluate preconstruction field conditions

* Must have good written and oral communication skills.

Qualification Requirements

* To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Education and Experience. This position typically is an entry-level job.

* A Bachelor's Degree of Science in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (or equivalent work experience) is required.

* Requires basic engineering knowledge in civil engineering.

* Proficient PC skills including a proficiency in various software used such as Excel, P6 Scheduling, Bluebeam, Planswift, AGTEK, and SAP.

* Familiarity with construction industry practices is required.

* Must be able to understand and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.

* Physical Demands. The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Construction Engineer to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

* Regularly required to sit and/or stand during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day.

* Employee is occasionally required to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb.

* Ability to lift, on a frequent basis, at least 25 pounds and carry up to 15 pounds.

* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

* Continuous mental attention required to complete tasks in an efficient manner.

* Exposure to dust, dirt grease and noise.

* Work can be performed at heights up to 60 feet, requiring the employee to climb ladders, scaffolds and stair towers, often with narrow steps and passageways.

* Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground and slopes in varying weather conditions.

* Must be able to work a flexible schedule, based on project need(s) and demand(s).

* Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that a Construction Engineer encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

* Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.

* Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a construction project.

* Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.

* Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel and ready mixed concrete.

Company Benefits:

* Company Paid Basic Life Insurance

* Company Paid Long Term Disability Policy

* Company Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay

* Company Paid Parental Leave

* Company Paid Maternity Leave

* Company Paid Employee/Family Assistance Program (EAP)

* Voluntary Medical & Vision Insurance

* Voluntary Dental Insurance

* Voluntary Short Term Disability

* Voluntary Supplemental Term Life

* Voluntary Accident, Legal, Hospital, Critical Illness Policies

* 401(k) Plan w/Employer Match

* Annual Company Stock Purchase Opportunities

* Discount Partnerships:
Verizon, Ford, Perkspot

* Health and Wellness Benefits, including Monthly…