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Construction Engineer

Job in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, 28202, USA
Listing for: Fred Smith Company
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-01
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Civil Engineering
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Construction Engineer

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 Gym/Fitness Incentives

We promote a Drug-Free Workplace.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability are encouraged to apply.

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